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Texas still has a shot at the College Football Playoff, but it requires a major upset on Friday

Following their 52-37 victory over Arkansas, Texas sits at No. 16 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings—just outside the 12-team cutoff. The path to the playoff has narrowed considerably, but it hasn't disappeared entirely.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 27

3 Texas Longhorns Who Stood Out in Win vs. No. 23 NC State

The Texas Longhorns picked up their first ranked win of the Sean Miller era Wednesday night with a 102-97 win over the No. 23 NC State Wolfpack to close out the Maui Invitational.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 27

The Good, Bad and Ugly From Texas Longhorns' Win vs. NC State

The Texas Longhorns will leave paradise picking up two wins in their three-game stint at this year's Maui Invitational, starting with a loss to Arizona State, followed by a win over Chaminade, and ending with a hard-fought 102-97 victory over No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 27

Humann Looks to Reshape NIL Partnerships with Texas Longhorns

NIL has reshaped the landscape of college athletics as a whole and has made its biggest difference on college football, with plenty of teams benefiting from the addition of being able to directly pay their players through funds and partnerships.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 27

Texas Longhorns Get Hot From Deep in Win vs. No. 23 NC State at Maui Invitational

Texas Longhorns men's basketball has picked up its biggest win of the season in the first year under head coach Sean Miller. Jordan Pope finished with 28 points on 7 of 13 from 3-point range and Texas beat No.

Steve Sarkisian News / A to Z Sports / November 27

Texas flips three-star linebacker Rocky Cummings from Cal, adding another long-term piece to Steve Sarkisian's defensive blueprint

Texas just pulled off another late-cycle heist, flipping three-star linebacker Rocky Cummings from Cal and adding a long, SEC-ready body to a 2026 class that’s quietly becoming one of Steve Sarkisian’s most versatile defensive hauls yet.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

Longhorns Get Revenge on Aggies' Mascot For Lone Star Showdown

All is fair in love and war, and that extends to rivalries in college football as well. The Texas Longhorns made a decision regarding the status of the Texas A&M Aggies' beloved mascot, Reveille.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

Texas Involved in Controversial Decision by College Football Playoff Committee

The Texas Longhorns moved up one spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings from No. 17 to No. 16. The Longhorns have their CFP hopes on life support headed into Friday's rivalry matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies, as Texas needs an upset win and outside help in order to have a chance at sneaking into the bracket.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

3 Keys to the Game for Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies

With another top 10 matchup on the horizon, the Texas Longhorns will need to be at their best while facing Texas A&M this Friday. With a much-improved offense and a potential chance at making theCollege Football Playoff, Friday's game is a must-win for Texas.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 26

No. 4 Texas women survive furious rally from No. 3 UCLA

No. 4 Texas women survive furious second-half rally from No. 3 UCLA

In what could have easily been a Final Four preview, the No. 4 Texas women escaped with a 76-65 win after withstanding a late rally from No. 3 UCLA.

Texas women's hoops lands two five-star recruits in 24 hours

Report: NCAA proposes trimming hoops transfer window to 15 days

25 women's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

Texas Longhorns Land Another Recruiting Flip From West Coast

The Texas Longhorns, even in preparation for the Lone Star Showdown against their bitter rivals the Texas A&M Aggies, continue to light up the recruiting trail, this time flipping a top commitment from the West Coast a week before National Signing Day.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

Texas vs. NC State Preview, Projected Starting Lineups at Maui Invitational

Texas Longhorns men's basketball will look to earn a quality win before leaving Hawaii when they face the No. 23 N.C. State Wolfpack in the final game of the Maui Invitational on Wednesday.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

Texas Longhorns Making Strong Push for 4-Star Offensive Tackle

The No. 16 Texas Longhorns are currently involved in a two-team recruiting battle for one of the best offensive tackles in the 2026 class. Brysten Martinez, a 6-foot-5, 285 tackle from Gonzales, Louisiana, was in attendance for Texas' 52-37 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Austin last weekend.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

How a Partnership Impacts Texas Women's Basketball's Rori Harmon On and Off the Court

Since arriving on the Forty Acres, Rori Harmon has been a fixture and one of the leading faces of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball program, which has reached places the program hasn't been in a long time, like making the Final Four last season for the first time since 2003.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 26

Texas Basketball Beats Chaminade at Maui Invitational in Season-High Scoring Effort

Dailyn Swain scored 18 points and had nine rebounds and the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team did what it needed to do in the second game of the Maui Invitational, cruising past Division II Chaminade in a 119-78 win on Tuesday night the Lahaina Civic Center.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 25

Texas Longhorns Move Up in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

The Texas Longhorns still have their College Football Playoff chances on life support headed into Saturday's home game against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 25

Why Steve Sarkisian Has No Issue With Texas vs. Texas A&M Being on Friday

The 2025 Lone Star Showdown between the No. 16 Texas Longhorns and the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies takes place a little sooner than the schools are used to this year, with kickoff scheduled for Friday night at DKR in Austin.

Arch Manning News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Arch Manning News Emerges Before Texas A&M Game

Arch Manning’s first season as Texas’ full-time starting quarterback has been defined by steady growth, rising expectations, and a handful of statement performances through the first 13 weeks.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 24

Texas' CFP hopes may hinge on stopping Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed

Texas' slim CFP hopes may hinge on stopping Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed

Most of the spotlight has been on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in 2025, but Friday could be Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed's time to shine.

Arch Manning has career day against Arkansas, makes Texas, SEC history

KJ Jackson shows he may be Arkansas' QB of the future in loss to Texas

CFB Week 13 winners, losers: Notre Dame runs wild, Georgia Tech runs out of steam

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / November 24

The Texas A&M Aggies suffer a disastrous loss and it has nothing to do with their game against the Texas Longhorns

Not much has gone wrong for the Texas A&M Aggies on or off the field in 2025. They are 11-0 with a prolific offense and dominant defense, and have chewed up and spit out every opponent on their schedule.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 24

Texas vs. Texas A&M prediction, odds: Where experts see an edge

Texas A&M is undefeated and the current favorite to play for the SEC championship and get a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. But first they have to get through Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / November 23

Arch Manning has career day against Arkansas, makes Texas, SEC history

Texas quarterback Arch Manning looked like everything he was hyped up to be.

Manning makes impressive leaping catch for TD vs. Arkansas

QB Diego Pavia sets passing record as No. 14 Vanderbilt routs Kentucky

Pavia begged his coach to leave him in during blowout

No. 10 Alabama tallies eight rushing TDs in shutout of Eastern Illinois

No. 20 Tennessee crushes Florida in first half, coasts to win

Texas Longhorns News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Three Keys To Success For Arkansas Against Texas

As Arkansas winds down the 2025 season, a road trip to Austin, Texas, is next on the slate of games. This will be the first meeting in the capital city between these longtime Southwest Conference rivals since the 2008 season.

Steve Sarkisian News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Texas AD Chris Del Conte had amazing response to Desmond Howard

Texas Longhorns athletic director Chris Del Conte had an amazing response to Desmond Howard. Howard posted a video to his social media channels on Monday that drew attention.