As of yesterday, Texas looked to have little to no chance getting into the CFP. However, this morning with Sark's politicking and with Bama switching up their non-conference schedule, it looks like the committee might breathe life into Texas. 

Thoughts?

I like the optimism, but Texas is going to be on the outside looking in

Just now, Beard N Balls Bundle said:

I like the optimism, but Texas is going to be on the outside looking in

I think tonight is going to surprise people. Too many people are talking about this, and a lot of money is at stake if all these teams start scheduling cupcakes at the beginning of the year. 

3 minutes ago, Roy Hinojosa said:

I think tonight is going to surprise people. Too many people are talking about this, and a lot of money is at stake if all these teams start scheduling cupcakes at the beginning of the year. 

The one thing that I can see getting us in is the threat of pulling the big non conference games off of the schedule in the future and the cascade that could cause other teams to do the same

IMO we are out. Probably come in ranked 11th to 13th which will have us out.. Onward to 2026

 

2 minutes ago, MBHORNSFAN said:

IMO we are out. Probably come in ranked 11th to 13th which will have us out.. Onward to 2026

 

Hey man, I got dreamz

15 minutes ago, Roy Hinojosa said:

As of yesterday, Texas looked to have little to no chance getting into the CFP. However, this morning with Sark's politicking and with Bama switching up their non-conference schedule, it looks like the committee might breathe life into Texas. 

Thoughts?

You mentioned Sark's politicking.

You mentioned Bama's switching its future non-con scheduled.

You brought no evidence about how the committee is feeling about either of these things. 

If somehow we are ahead of Miami tonight at 12, the dream stays alive. If we are 12 going into conf champ week, byu lose and Bama loses by 14 or more points then Texas could replace Bama and the SEC is still happy. Sec is worried that a Bama loss could put Miami in and cut the SEC to 4 teams in. 

1 minute ago, jkates said:

You mentioned Sark's politicking.

You mentioned Bama's switching its future non-con scheduled.

You brought no evidence about how the committee is feeling about either of these things. 

How would anyone here have any evidence of that?

If Texas doesn't get in then I wonder if they'll start changing up their non con games as well. I wonder if any of the moderators have heard if Texas would look into changing those games based on the outcome of the playoff committee. 

I play both sides of this. 
 

1A- Don’t lose to Florida 

1Aa- If we played Tarleton in Week 1 AND still lose to Florida, we’re #8 or something and golden.

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We're out, but I love what Sark is doing right now. None of the other teams that are going to be outside looking in like we are are making as much noise. The only thing to do at this point is to burn it, and Sark is walking in to any house he can find with matches and a can of gas.

Texas gets ranked #1 tonight!  Book it

7 minutes ago, Roy Hinojosa said:

How would anyone here have any evidence of that?

They wouldn't, which is why it would be stupid to say that either of those things "breathed life" into Texas' playoff chances with the committee.

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no chance. two of ou vandy or bama mia had to lose 

Here's the thing though.  The committee could easily justify putting us in without having to admit that they messed up prior rankings by over-weighting the OSU loss - that's because we just beat the #3 undefeated team by 10.  We are due for a big jump.  The question is just how big a jump.  If this noise was all coming without the A&M win, then the committee would have to admit defeat and change their philosophy - we made it easy on them if they want to do that but still save face.

The timing of Alabama's changing their non-conference schedule is very good for our chances...I am not getting my hopes up, but I do think this will positively impact our position.

28 minutes ago, Roy Hinojosa said:

I think tonight is going to surprise people. Too many people are talking about this, and a lot of money is at stake if all these teams start scheduling cupcakes at the beginning of the year. 

Money money money.   One game versus possibly 3 at the end of the year. 
the committee will go against its rules if it leaves us out  

 

 

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14 minutes ago, Roy Hinojosa said:

How would anyone here have any evidence of that?

Why did you mention this in your OP. Show us the support or don’t post BS.

8 minutes ago, jkates said:

They wouldn't, which is why it would be stupid to say that either of those things "breathed life" into Texas' playoff chances with the committee.

This is just an opinion thread, don't take it too seriously.

Just now, GoHorns1 said:

Why did you mention this in your OP. Show us the support or don’t post BS.

It's the truth that Texas being left out will have repercussions for all of college football. How is that BS?

12 minutes ago, jkates said:

They wouldn't, which is why it would be stupid to say that either of those things "breathed life" into Texas' playoff chances with the committee.

The only evidence I’ve seen is betting odds past 24 hours had us from +5000 to +1800

14 minutes ago, Rocky P said:

Texas gets ranked #1 tonight!  Book it

Preseason #1 for 2026 😜let’s ride again

I don’t see a path unless the committee overreacts  tonight. 

Texas would need to jump Miami and Vandy tonight to have a chance imo 

13 minutes ago, Roy Hinojosa said:

This is just an opinion thread, don't take it too seriously.

I'm not. You asked for thoughts in your original post. So I gave my thoughts.