Where Texas' College Football Playoff Chances Stands After Win vs. Texas A&M

The Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 in Austin, marking their third Top-10 victory of the season and improving their record to 9-3. Despite the win, ESPN's College Football Playoff predictor gives Texas an 11 percent chance to make the tournament, with only a one percent chance to host a first-round game. The Longhorns have secured Top-10 wins against Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt, yet their playoff chances are marred by a 29-21 loss to the struggling Florida Gators, who are potentially ending the season with a 3-9 record. Texas also faced defeats against No. 1 Ohio State and No. 5 Georgia. Coach Steve Sarkisian argues that Texas deserves a playoff spot due to its challenging schedule, stating that the team is among the best in college football. The CFP committee's decision will be closely scrutinized, given Texas' notable victories and controversial