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Texas Longhorns Snubbed from Playoffs Despite Quality Wins

12/8/2025

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The College Football Playoff committee excluded the Texas Longhorns, despite a 9-3 record and three Top-15 wins.
The CFP cited a significant loss to the unranked Florida Gators as a key factor in Texas's exclusion.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian argued that quality wins should weigh more than overall records.
The Longhorns will watch rivals Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma compete for the National Championship.

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Story summary

The College Football Playoff committee excluded the Texas Longhorns, despite a 9-3 record and three Top-15 wins.
The CFP cited a significant loss to the unranked Florida Gators as a key factor in Texas's exclusion.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian argued that quality wins should weigh more than overall records.
The Longhorns will watch rivals Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma compete for the National Championship.