Starting QB Walker Eget, who entered the game ranked No. 2 nationally in passing yards, left late in the first quarter with an apparent leg injury. He finished 4-of-8 for 32 yards and an interception, severely limiting the passing attack.

The Spartans committed two interceptions (one by Eget, one by backup Tama Amisone) and missed two field goals (from 37 and 39 yards), leaving points on the field and failing to capitalize on defensive stops.

Freshman Tama Amisone replaced Eget and completed 15 of 27 passes for 104 yards with an interception, while also rushing for 75 yards on 13 carries, providing a glimpse of a more mobile option for future games.

San Diego State rushed for three touchdowns (Lucky Sutton, Jayden Denegal, Christian Washington) and controlled the clock, with Sutton gaining 79 yards on 21 carries, exposing the Spartans' run defense.

The loss drops San José State to 3-8 overall and 2-5 in Mountain West play, marking the program's longest losing streak since 2023 and eliminating any chance of bowl eligibility.

Manning threw a 29-yard touchdown pass and ran for a 35-yard clinching score, completing 9 of his last 12 passes for 151 yards and rushing for 53 yards, showing poise under pressure.

After a quiet first half, Texas's rushing attack erupted in the second half, led by Quintrevion Wisner's season-high 155 yards, which was key to taking control of the game.

Texas's defense forced three quick punts in the decisive third quarter and intercepted Marcel Reed twice in the fourth quarter, including one at the Texas 3-yard line, stifling Texas A&M's comeback attempts.

Texas improved to 9-3 with wins over three top-10 opponents, and coach Steve Sarkisian argued the team deserves a playoff berth, noting that two losses came against No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Georgia.

Texas awaits its bowl game assignment, with an eye on the final CFP rankings on Dec. 7, hoping to become the first three-loss team to make the playoff.