US EditionInstant Analysis: Do the Texas Longhorns Belong in the CFP Field After Win vs. Texas A&M?
Texas Longhorns' 27-17 win over No. 3 Texas A&M at home gives them three top-15 wins but a 9-3 record fuels debate over their College Football Playoff inclusion.
- On Nov. 28, 2025, the Texas Longhorns football team beat the Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, keeping their season alive.
- The debate stems from Texas Longhorns' mix of three losses, including Ohio State and Georgia, alongside multiple top-15 wins over No. 6 Oklahoma and Texas A&M.
- Key plays included Arch Manning completing 14 of 29 passes and seven carries for 53 yards with a rushing touchdown, while Ryan Wingo had three catches for 34 yards and a 29-yard touchdown.
- The result eliminated Texas A&M from the SEC championship game and intensified debate over whether a 9-3 Texas belongs in the College Football Playoff top-12 discussion.
- Texas still has an outside shot at the 12-team bracket with a 9-3 record, but the CFP selection committee will unveil its fifth top-25 rankings Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. ET; historically, only Clemson made the field last year with three losses.
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