Texas, Tennessee governors make friendly bet over Texas A&M, Tennessee National Championship game
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Texas A&M and Tennessee Baseball face off in Omaha for a national championship in the College World Series , there is more on the line than just the title.
Ahead of the game, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee have placed a friendly wager on the outcome, betting some of the staples of their state.
Abbott challenged Lee to the bet , putting "some of the best BBQ in Texas" and cold Lone Star Beer on the line for the Aggies to beat the Vols in Game 3.
Lee returned the challenge , wagering Rendezvous Ribs, Jack Daniels and tickets to Dollywood.
A&M and Tennessee have each won one game in the championship series so far, being tied at 1-1 going into the final game. Game 3 will determine which team is crowned National Champion.
The game began at 6 p.m. on June 24, to decide not only which team will take home the title, but also which governor will take home the spoils.