Texas ranked most likely to reach CFP by ESPN analyst

Texas football missed the playoffs in 2025 after two straigth berths, but now are expected to return in 2026.
USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSN

SEC football media personality says there's no way Texas A&M makes CFP

ThatSECPodcast's co-host Cousin Shane projected Texas A&M will undergo a major drop off in 2026.
Aggies Wire on MSN

On3 predicts Texas A&M to face Big Ten juggernaut in the 2026 CFP

On3's Chris Low predicts that Texas A&M will make the CFP and face Oregon in the first round, ultimately losing to the Ducks ...

From 1-11 to Playoff? 5 unranked teams who could surprise their way into 2026 CFP

There are a wide range of outcomes in any given college football season. Here are five unranked teams that could reach the ...

Texas Tech’s Offense Has One Flaw It Must Fix to Chase a CFP Title

Texas Tech scored nearly 40 points per game in 2025, but red-zone struggles remain the biggest obstacle between the Red Raiders and a CFP run.
Sports Illustrated

ESPN Projects High-Stakes CFP Matchup for Texas Longhorns

Following back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, the Texas Longhorns fell short in 2025, going 9-3 in the regular season and missing the SEC title game. Despite this, there was plenty of ...
Opinion

'We're all going to die.' OK, but can Arch Manning, Texas redeem themselves in CFP first?

Anyone still got their hackles up about Arch Manning’s eyeglasses? Nope. As Lane Kiffin steals attention, this could be good for Texas.
The New York Times

CFP expansion, SEC threats and everything else we heard at Big 12 meetings

Perhaps no team could benefit more from an expanded CFP than Kalani Sitake's BYU. The Cougars were ranked 12th in the final CFP rankings last year and 17th in 2024, missing the field both times.