Get ready for some intense football action as we dive into the latest College Football Playoff rankings! Texas Longhorns: Underdogs or Contenders?
The Texas football team's journey towards the College Football Playoff has begun, and it's an exciting ride! The selection committee has released its first rankings, and the Longhorns find themselves at a crucial juncture.
But here's where it gets controversial... Texas currently sits at No. 11, and while they've secured impressive wins over ranked teams like Vanderbilt and Oklahoma, they're still outside the playoff bracket. If the season ended today, Texas wouldn't make the cut. Why? Well, it's all about the format and the automatic bids given to conference champions and the top Group of Five team.
And this is the part most people miss... The current format leaves only 10 spots for at-large bids, and with neither the ACC nor the Group of Five placing a team in the top 12, the competition is fierce. Texas needs to climb up the rankings to secure their spot.
The good news? The Longhorns have two massive opportunities to prove their worth. After a well-deserved bye week, they'll face off against No. 5 Georgia and then host No. 3 Texas A&M in a thrilling regular-season finale.
So, where do the Longhorns stand in the CFP rankings? Here's a breakdown:
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Texas A&M
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Ole Miss
- BYU
- Texas Tech
- Oregon
- Notre Dame
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- Virginia
- Louisville
- Vanderbilt
- Georgia Tech
- Miami
- USC
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Mizzou
- Washington
- Pitt
- Tennessee
Will Texas rise to the occasion and secure their playoff spot? Or will they fall short? It's a thrilling race, and we can't wait to see how it unfolds! What do you think? Are the Longhorns underdogs or contenders? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss!
