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Two programs in the state of Texas got the nod for the favorite and dark horse team in the Big 12 title race this season.
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Texas still has an outside shot at the Big 12 title game.
Texas’ loss to TCU over the weekend put a damper on the Longhorns’ Big 12 Championship odds.
Before the disappointing showing against the Horned Frogs, Texas controlled its own destiny to play in the conference title game. The Horns just needed to win its final three games to clinch its spot for the first time since 2018.
Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns now need a bit of help to sneak into the championship. Luckily for Texas, the parody of the Big 12 is at an all-time high this season. League games have been full of nail biters and unpredictable outcomes all season long.
Texas needs to take care of tough matchups with Kansas and Baylor even to have a fighting chance to play for the Big 12 trophy. The Longhorns players know they still have something to play for down the stretch of the season.
Here is a look at everything that needs to happen for Texas to get a rematch vs. TCU in Arlington on Dec. 3.
