The college football world was shaken to its core on Saturday morning when Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera, a 20-year-old sophomore known for her bright smile and infectious energy, was found unresponsive at a tailgate event on West Campus during the Texas–Texas A&M rivalry game. Hours later, Austin police confirmed the devastating news: Brianna had passed away.

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