AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — No. 16 Texas finally has its offense clicking. It's the defense that is now causing concerns ahead of a huge rivalry game vs. No. 3 Texas A&M with slim playoff hopes on the line.

A unit that carried Arch Manning and Texas through the first half of the season is now giving up big plays and big points. Texas (8-3, 5-2 Southeastern Conference, No. 17 CFP) has surrendered at least 30 points in the last four games.

The Longhorns will look to clean it up against a challenging opponent in the undefeated Aggies (11-0, 7-0). Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed has emerged as a late-season Heisman Trophy contender as he engineers and offense that can grind down opponents with a bullish run game or carve them up with speedy receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver.

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