1977 Texas A & M

1971- Texas wins 34-14

By 1971, the Longhorn fans showed no interest in building a bonfire, while the Aggies continued to use engineering techniques and a passion that could light the fire to beat the Horns, but they continued to lose. Texas figured out they could win without a spirit fire. 1971 was Texa’s fourth straight year to win the SWC.

 #1 Texas beat #2 A&M 57-28 at Kyle field. Earl Campbell gained 222 yards. Earl also took a screen pass 60 yards for a touchdown for his only touchdown pass of his college days. Randy McEachern tied the record for touchdown passes in a game with 4.

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