Why Beating Texas A&M Won’t Help Texas’s Chances at College Football Playoff Bid
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Texas secured a 27–17 victory over No. 3 Texas A&M at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, concluding Texas A&M’s regular season with an 11–1 record. The win was significant for Texas, which has faced challenges this season, including a recent blowout loss to Georgia. Despite these setbacks, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian argues the team should be considered for the College Football Playoff due to their victories over three Top 10-ranked teams during the regular season.
The College Football Playoff selection committee's current rankings have Ohio State at No. 1, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia. Texas sits at No. 16 with a 9–3 record. Sarkisian emphasized Texas’ competitive games against top teams like Ohio State, suggesting that challenging scheduling should not be penalized in playoff considerations.
In the SEC championship race, Georgia has clinched a spot, Alabama can secure a place with a win, and Ole Miss may
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