Texas faces Ole Miss as College Football Playoff hopes remain alive
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Texas football prepares to host Ole Miss on Saturday, October 21. After back-to-back losses, including a game against Florida, the Longhorns still have a chance to reach the College Football Playoff. They started the season strong with wins over Ohio State and Tennessee but need to regain momentum against ranked opponents. A victory against Ole Miss could help restore their playoff hopes as the team aims for a 10-2 season record.
- •Texas lost back-to-back games to Oklahoma and Florida.
- •The Longhorns began the season with four wins, including Ohio State.
- •Texas faces Ole Miss, who is currently ranked in the Top 10.
- •Future games include Missouri, LSU, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Football Can Right The Ship Starting This Weekend
"Texas still has a path to the College Football Playoff thanks to a series of tough games remaining. Despite back-to-back […]
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