DESTIN, Fla. -- South Carolina coach Will Muschamp gave us another reminder that we're in the middle of the college football offseason.

During his time with the media during Tuesday's SEC spring meetings, Muschamp suggested Texas and Texas A&M should renews their annual football rivalry.

Muschamp, Texas' defensive coordinator 2008 to 2010, brought up the topic unprompted when asked about the Gamecocks' annual game with the Aggies.

"I think that A&M and Texas should play, personally," Muschamp said. "I think that's a great college football game that we've gotten away from because of conference changes and things that have happened. That's a great game. Having been a part of it, it's a wonderful game."

Since A&M left for the SEC prior to the 2012, talk of renewing the Lone Star Showdown has been a staple of summer discussion.

Muschamp has experience playing an in-state rival from another conference. His SEC East program plays Clemson (ACC) at the end of each season.

A&M and Texas (Big 12) could certainly arrange for something similar in the future. But until then, the topic will keep coming up.

"It'd be great for the state of Texas," Muschamp said. "It was always a great game, whether it was on Thanksgiving or the Saturday after that."