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Texas' CFP ship may be sinking, but hope springs eternal for Steve Sarkisian, Longhorns | Golden
After near disasters at Kentucky and Mississippi State, the Longhorns have lost the ability to assume anything, even if the oddsmakers have installed them as 10½-point favorites over the Razorbacks, who have lost nine straight league games dating back to last year.
It's a matchup of two ranked teams, with one firmly in the mix to make the College Football Playoff field, and the other has to defend its home field and win to have a shot at being included. With a win,
First, it was wide receiver Ryan Wingo. Then, it was defensive back Jelani McDonald. Then two more receivers: Daylan McCutcheon and Emmett Mosely V. The “next man up” mentality was in full force on both sides of the ball.
Does a playoff path exist for Texas? What words best described this football season? Is Arkansas a rival for UT? The American-Statesman discusses those topics.