Texas A&M’s 2010 Win: Von Miller, Rihanna, and Cultural Highlights
The Texas A&M Aggies have had a remarkable season so far. They’re undefeated and sitting pretty for the SEC championship game.
But for Aggies fans, nothing would top beating their arch-rivals, the Texas Longhorns, in the Lone Star Showdown. This rivalry has been on pause for over a decade, and it still means everything to both teams and their fans.
With the Aggies ramping up for this huge matchup, let’s rewind to the last time Texas A&M beat Texas in this fierce rivalry—back in 2010. That year had a lot going on, both for the Aggies and the wider sports world.
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The 2010 Lone Star Showdown
In 2010, Texas A&M pulled off a memorable win against the Longhorns. They wrapped up a strong nine-win season.
The Aggies were powered by two future NFL names: Von Miller and Ryan Tannehill. Miller, then a senior on defense, was everywhere—seven tackles, three for loss, two sacks, and even an interception.
He’d go on to a massive NFL career, with eight Pro Bowls and two Super Bowl rings. On offense, Ryan Tannehill was just getting started as a first-year starting quarterback.
He’d later get picked in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Tannehill ended up throwing for nearly 35,000 yards over 11 NFL seasons.
That duo really set the tone for the Aggies that year.
The Broader College Football Landscape
Cam Newton’s Historic Season
The 2010 college football season? It was all about Auburn’s Cam Newton. Newton led Auburn to a flawless 14-0 record and a national title win over Oregon.
He broke the SEC record with 4,327 yards of total offense and took home the Heisman Trophy. Newton’s impact was huge—his one season as a starter still gets talked about.
Other Memorable Moments
Sports fans had plenty to cheer for in 2010. There were dramatic finishes and stories everywhere.
- Canada topped the Winter Olympics gold medal count in front of their home crowd.
- Tracy Porter’s pick-six sealed the New Orleans Saints’ first Super Bowl win.
- The NBA Finals? Lakers vs. Celtics went all the way to Game 7.
- Andres Iniesta’s late goal gave Spain the World Cup in the first tournament hosted by Africa.
Pop Culture in 2010
Music and Movies
2010 was pretty wild for entertainment too. Rihanna owned the Billboard Hot 100 with hits like *Rude Boy*, *Love the Way You Lie* with Eminem, *What’s My Name* with Drake, and *Only Girl (In the World)*.
There was also *Like a G6* by Far East Movement, which had its moment at the top. In theaters, *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* came out, making over $280 million domestically and landing as the seventh biggest movie of the year.
*Avatar* and *Iron Man 2* were also big deals. Honestly, 2010 felt packed with moments, both on the field and off.
The Significance of the 2025 Showdown
Fast forward to 2025, and the stakes are sky-high for the Texas A&M Aggies as they gear up to face the Texas Longhorns again. With an SEC championship shot and an undefeated season hanging in the balance, this isn’t just another rivalry—it’s a shot at reclaiming bragging rights in the Lone Star Showdown.
Honestly, for the Aggies, this is about more than football. It’s a chance to stamp their place in college football history, plain and simple.
If you’re curious or just want to relive the last Aggies’ win in this wild rivalry, you can check out the full story on ESPN.
The anticipation? It’s everywhere. Fans on both sides are buzzing, counting down to what could be one for the ages.
The Aggies and Longhorns are ready to add another wild chapter to their storied feud. Seriously, the Lone Star Showdown might just be the most electrifying fixture in all of college football—at least, that’s how it feels right now.
