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Barrett Sallee of CBS Sports did not agree with Texas being listed at No. 17 in the College Football Playoff debut rankings.
What a roller coaster ride this Texas football season has been thus far. Continue reading “CBS Sports calls Texas’ No. 17 College Football Playoff ranking overrated”
Who are experts predicting to win the crucial Big 12 matchup of Texas vs. Iowa State on Nov. 27?
No. 20 Texas hosts No. 15 Iowa State in a crucial Big 12 matchup on Nov. 27. Continue reading “Texas vs. Iowa State: Who are the experts predicting to win?”
The extra time off was crucial for a few Texas players that were dealing with nagging injuries.
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Texas head coach Tom Herman provided an injury update for several key players during his media availability on Monday. Continue reading “Texas HC Tom Herman provides injury update ahead of Iowa State”
The extra time off was crucial for a few Texas players that were dealing with nagging injuries.
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Texas head coach Tom Herman provided an injury update for several key players during his media availability on Monday. Continue reading “Texas HC Tom Herman provides injury update ahead of Iowa State”
Despite the Kansas postponement, Texas climbed three spots in ESPN’s college football power rankings this week.
Texas is suddenly in the thick of the Big 12 title race. Continue reading “ESPN College Football Power Rankings: Texas climbs three spots despite postponement”
Saturday marked the second week in a row Texas was not playing football. Here is how they fared in the AP poll going into Iowa State week.
Texas went the entire season without a game cancelation until COVID-19 caught up with Kansas. It marked the second Saturday in a row the Longhorns were not playing football. Despite no game, Tom Hermans squad jumped two spots to No. 20 in the Week 12 AP poll.
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Elsewhere in the Big 12, it was quite a significant weekend. In Bedlam, Oklahoma dominated Oklahoma State in all facets of the game. The Sooners rose four spots to No. 14, while the Cowboys dropped seven spots to No. 21.
Iowa State made a statement as well, shutting out Kansas State in Farmmageddon. The Cyclones now have sole possession of first place in the Big 12 and are ranked No. 15. They will travel to Austin on Friday hoping to put an end to Texas’ conference championship hopes.
Outside of the Big 12, the top of the poll remained the same. Notre Dame, Clemson, and Texas A&M all had bye weeks while Alabama and Florida pulled away in the second half for blowout wins.
Ohio State squeaked by Indiana in a shootout, giving the Buckeyes their best win of the season.
| Ranking | Team | Record | Last Week |
| 1 | Alabama | 6-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 8-0 | 2 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 3-0 | 3 |
| 4 | Clemson | 7-1 | 4 |
| 5 | Texas A&M | 5-1 | 5 |
| 6 | Florida | 5-1 | 6 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 7-0 | 7 |
| 8 | Brigham Young | 8-0 | 8 |
| 9 | Oregon | 3-0 | 11 |
| 10 | Miami | 6-1 | 12 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 5-0 | 19 |
| 12 | Indiana | 4-1 | 9 |
| 13 | Georgia | 5-2 | 12 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 5-1 | 18 |
| 15 | Iowa State | 6-2 | 17 |
| 16 | Coastal Carolina | 8-0 | 15 |
| 17 | Marshall | 7-0 | 15 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 2-1 | 10 |
| 19 | USC | 3-0 | 20 |
| 20 | Texas | 5-2 | 22 |
| 21 | Oklahoma State | 5-2 | 14 |
| 22 | Auburn | 5-2 | 23 |
| 23 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 7-1 | 24 |
| 24 | Tulsa | 5-1 | 25 |
| 25 | North Carolina | 6-2 | NR |
Washington 35, Liberty 31, Nevada 23, SMU 17, Iowa 15, Boise State 6, Florida Atlantic 5, Buffalo 3, San Jose State 3
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Despite not playing a game this weekend, the Texas Longhorns rose in the USA TODAY Amway Coaches poll. They will take on No. 15 Iowa State.
The Texas Longhorns didn’t play over the weekend but will now start their final stretch of three games, only one of which will feature a team in the top 25. Iowa State took care of Kansas State 45-0. The Oklahoma Sooners got off to a hot start against Oklahoma State but eventually won 41-13. This week saw the Longhorns jump in the Amway Coaches Poll.
The Big 12 Conference still has four teams in the top 25 with Oklahoma at No. 14, Iowa State at No. 15, Oklahoma State falling to No. 22, and Texas coming in at No. 21.
| Ranking | Team | Record | Last Week |
| 1 | Alabama | 7-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 8-0 | 2 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 4-0 | 3 |
| 4 | Clemson | 7-1 | 4 |
| 5 | Florida | 6-1 | 5 |
| 6 | Texas A&M | 5-1 | 6 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 8-0 | 7 |
| 8 | Brigham Young | 9-0 | 8 |
| 9 | Miami (Fl) | 7-1 | 9 |
| 10 | Georgia | 5-2 | 11 |
| 11 | Oregon | 3-0 | 13 |
| 12 | Indiana | 4-1 | 10 |
| 13 | Northwestern | 5-0 | 20 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 5-2 | 17 |
| 15 | Iowa State | 6-2 | 16 |
| 16 | Marshall | 7-0 | 15 |
| 17 | Coastal Carolina | 8-0 | 18 |
| 18 | Southern California | 3-0 | 19 |
| 19 | Auburn | 5-2 | 21 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 2-1 | 12 |
| 21 | Texas | 4-2 | 23 |
| 22 | Oklahoma State | 5-2 | 14 |
| 23 | North Carolina | 6-2 | 24 |
| 24 | UL-Lafayette | 7-1 | 25 |
| 25 | Tulsa | 5-1 | NR |
No. 22 Liberty
Nevada 39; Liberty 27; Missouri 24; Washington 17; San Jose State 13; Maryland 13; NC State 12; Boston College 12; Boise State 11; Southern Methodist 10; Memphis 9; Army 6; Appalachian State 6; Louisiana State 3; Purdue 2; Iowa 1.
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Houston Texans defensive end, former Longhorn Charles Omenihu returned to practice on a limited basis this week.
Former Texas defensive end Charles Omenihu quickly became a critical part of the Houston Texans defensive line unit this offseason. Continue reading “Former Longhorn Charles Omenihu questionable against the Patriots”
After becoming an undrafted free agent in 2018, defensive tackle Poona Ford quickly made a name for himself in Seattle.
Former Texas defensive tackle Poona Ford is a diamond in the rough. Continue reading “Touchdown Wire names former Texas DT Poona Ford a ‘secret superstar’”
The Jacksonville Jaguars are banged up at the wide receiver position prior to their Week 11 stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Jacksonville Jaguars hope to have every weapon at their disposal on Sunday as they prepare to face the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Continue reading “Former Longhorn, Jaguars WR Collin Johnson questionable against Steelers”
