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Texas A&M vs. Rice: Key Matchups

Though the talent edge heavily favors the No. 6 Aggies, the unusual angles permeating Saturday's game make a number of on-field battles worth keeping an eye on. Which ones may be closer than expected?
By Billy Liucci
August 30, 2013
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The quarterback matchup
When Johnny Manziel takes the field to open the third quarter on Saturday, this matchup swings overwhelmingly in A&M’s favor. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner has been taking shots from the state and national media for several months and is ready to let what he does on the field silence any and all critics.

During the first half, however, the quarterback matchup is an interesting one.


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