Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe was at the center of a controversial targeting no-call in the Peach Bowl win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

It is a new year, and with it, new things will come. But some things just never change and that especially applies to college football, where the targeting rule is the gift that just keeps on giving.

Texas football safety Michael Taaffe said fans found his phone number and sent him negative comments after a targeting controversy vs. Arizona State.

In their first home SEC matchup, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 90-56, dominating every aspect of the game. Texas faced a rival in its debut SEC game, taking down No. 9 Oklahoma 80-73 in Norman for its first win in the new conference.

It's Texas A&M vs Texas in game No. 1 of SEC play. Follow along for live score and game updates at Reed Arena.