AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender. Texas A&M's Marcel Reed is finishing it as one.

The two quarterbacks duel Friday night when the No. 16 Longhorns and No. 3 Aggies clash in the 120th meeting in the rivalry . Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0) is trying to secure its first appearance in the Southeastern Conference championship game, while Texas (8-3, 5-2) could boost its faint hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff.

For Manning, the showcase matchup is a chance to rally Texas' postseason chances, and show how far he's come in a roller-coaster season that saw him roasted by critics as an over-hyped bust.

For Reed, a victory to cap one of A&M's best regular seasons in school history could propel him from surging late-season Heis

See Full Page