 As a result of a 1999 accident that killed 12 students and injured 27 others, the Aggies can no longer hold a school sponsored version of their traditional Bonfire but an unofficial "Student Bonfire" will burn on November 22, 2008.The Longhorns will hold their traditional Hex Rally November 24, 2008.The Aggies came into the 2008 game with a 4–7 record, assuring that they would have a losing season no matter the outcome of the game with UT.