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Texas edges Ole Miss to stay in playoff hunt, Oregon falters against Illinois

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Texas edges Ole Miss to stay in playoff hunt, Oregon falters against Illinois

Summary

Texas secured a crucial 34-27 win against Ole Miss at home, maintaining its chances for the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns led 24-3 at halftime but faced a fierce comeback from Ole Miss, which scored 21 unanswered points before Texas regained control. Meanwhile, Oregon's playoff hopes took a significant hit with a 21-10 loss to Illinois, marking their third loss of the season while missing key player Dante Moore due to a concussion. As the season progresses, the remains tense for teams vying for the 12-team playoff bracket, with crucial games ahead for several contenders.

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By the Numbers

•Texas wins 34-27 against Ole Miss to keep playoff hopes alive
•Oregon loses 21-10 to Illinois, falling to 3 losses this season
•Texas led 24-3 at halftime before Ole Miss rallied
•Oregon missing Dante Moore struggled offensively
•Next week features critical games for playoff positioning

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9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Week 9 College Football Playoff predictions: Texas lives to see another week, Oregon’s season up in flames

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As the college football season winds down, teams are playing for their College Football Playoff lives each and every week. While some teams rose to the occasion in Week 8 and stayed alive in the race to make the 12-team bracket, others fell by the wayside and now will be looking ahead to next season. Texas was playing for its playoff life at home […] The post Week 9 College Football Playoff predictions: Texas lives to see another week, Oregon’s season up in flames appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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