The game MVP was Aggie quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who went 27 of 40 in passing with 329 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
Aggie offensive lineman Joseph Villavisencio was killed in an automobile accident on December 22, 2011, after leaving a Texas A&M team charity event and heading home for the Christmas holiday.
The Aggies and Wildcats both honored Villavisencio by wearing black and white helmet decals bearing the words “Joey V” and his number 67.
The Aggies dedicated the game to Villavisencio and former head coach Mike Sherman, who was fired on December 1, 2011, after the conclusion of the regular season.
New Aggies’ head coach Kevin Sumlin was present at the game and watched from the press box.
Junior Christine Michael was lost for the season in the game against Oklahoma after suffering a torn ACL in his knee.
Senior Cyrus Gray sat out his second straight game after suffering a stress fracture in his left shoulder against Kansas.
Jeff Fuller accumulated 7 receptions for 119 yards, his season high, and scored one receiving touchdown.
Safety Brian Peters intercepted a pass from Aggie quarterback Ryan Tannehill early in the fourth quarter that the Wildcats were able to convert into a touchdown.