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Texas Longhorns sit at No. 7 in initial College Football Playoff rankings

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Texas Longhorns sit at No. 7 in initial College Football Playoff rankings

Summary

The Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 7 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, released on November 1, 2026. Despite two losses in October to Oklahoma and Florida, Texas (6–2, 3–2 SEC) remains in playoff contention. The Longhorns can secure a first-round matchup against No. 10 Ole Miss with strong finishes in their upcoming games against ranked opponents Missouri and LSU. Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the importance of their schedule and the potential playoff implications of their remaining games. If they finish the season strong, Texas hopes to qualify for the CFP for a third time.

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By the Numbers

•Texas is ranked No. 7 in the CFP rankings.
•They have a 6–2 record with two SEC losses.
•Upcoming games against No. 18 Missouri and No. 14 LSU are critical.
•Texas defeated Ole Miss 34-27 earlier this season.
•No three-loss team has made the CFP without a conference title appearance.

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1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Longhorns ranked No. 7 in first College Football Playoff rankings reveal

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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns still project to qualify for the College Football Playoff even with their pair of October conference losses to Oklahoma and Florida.
— Yahoo Sports

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