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Texas secures win over Ole Miss while Paul Finebaum backs CFP chances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Texas secures win over Ole Miss while Paul Finebaum backs CFP chances

Summary

Texas overcame a two-game losing streak with a 34-27 victory against Ole Miss on October 26, 2026, improving to 5-2 for the season. Analyst Paul Finebaum has expressed confidence in Texas' chances for a College Football Playoff berth, arguing they remain among the top teams despite possible further losses. Texas has notable wins this season, including victories over current AP No. 2 Ohio State and No. 12 Ole Miss. The Longhorns are set to host Mississippi State next.

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By the Numbers

•Texas beat Ole Miss 34-27 to improve to 5-2 this season.
•Paul Finebaum supports Texas' CFP chances, citing key wins.
•Texas previously lost to Oklahoma and Florida before the Ole Miss game.
•The Longhorns host Mississippi State in their next matchup.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum goes to bat for Texas’ CFP chances regardless of record

What they're saying

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Texas entered the weekend on a two-game losing streak after falling to both Oklahoma and Florida. Texas rebounded with a 34-27 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday to move to 5-2 on the season. Now, one college football analyst is supporting the idea of Texas in the College Football Playoff, even if they lose again, as Paul Finebaum said on First […] The post Paul Finebaum goes to bat for Texas’ CFP chances regardless of record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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