How Texas strengthened CFP case with massive win over Missouri.
Texas · MissouriTexas football absorbed a potential blow to its College Football Playoff chances with the Hollywood Smothers injury . But coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Arch Manning and the Longhorns are alive and well.
But coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback... All after knocking off No. 18 Missouri 34-20 on Saturday.
Texas improves its CFP and even SEC title game hopes in the process. Sark and company now own a 7-2 overall record.
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) The Longhorns took down previous No. 1 Ohio State with Manning leading the epic comeback from down 20.
KEY POINTS
- How Texas strengthened CFP case with massive win over Missouri.
- But the road win at Missouri hands Texas this accolade: Four different victories against teams ranked in the top 20.
- Now this road win over a foe ranked in the top 25 adds to a growing postseason resume for Texas.
- Plus helps keep Texas in the race to land in Atlanta come Dec. 5, when the SEC Championship Game will be held.