Even with a long-standing Red River Rivalry already having passed, it's hard to expect any game will feature more hatred than this year's Lone Star Showdown, when the Texas Longhorns head east to face Texas A&M in College Station.

It might be easier to explain what isn’t on the line when the Aggies and Longhorns restore the Lone Star Showdown after going dormant for 13 years.

After 12 years, one of the most compelling rivalries in college football is back on the schedule, and it's as important as ever.