Third Quarter
UT got the ball to start the second half; according to The Daily Texan, the quarter started out "like a nightmare" for the Longhorns. On their third play, Vince Young was sacked and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by A&M. Stephen McGee kept the ball himself for two straight rushing plays and a touchdown. The extra point gave the Aggies the lead again: 22–21.
Young threw two short pass completions to Limas Sweed and Texas was able to reach midfield. Henry Melton was just inches short of converting a third-and-three situation and the team faced fourth down. Brown called a fake punt and the snap went to linebacker Rashad Bobino. Bobino rushed six yards straight up the middle to keep the drive alive, and a face mask penalty against the Aggies tacked on more yardage to put the ball at the A&M 23-yard line. Speaking of the fake punt, Brown said, "We prepared that each week. But we've been running the ball and moving the ball so well that we haven't used it ." On first down, Young threw a nine-yard completion to receiver Quan Cosby. This led to a Ramonce Taylor touchdown 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:21 minutes after the drive began. After the extra point the Horns were leading 28–22.
Texas A&M was not able to get a first down so they attempted to punt; but Justin Brantley's kick was blocked by Cedric Griffin and he ran it the eleven yards for a touchdown. The extra point was no good, so the score was Texas 34, Texas A&M 22. A&M came right back with an eight play drive to make it a five point game; the third quarter ended with the Longhorns on offense and the score at 34–29 in favor of the Longhorns.
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