Despite getting shafted by the College Football Playoff committee to close out the 2025-2026 college football season, Texas football managed to end a decent, three-loss season on a winning note in a bowl victory over Michigan. And now, as we look ahead to next season’s kickoff later this year, we wonder… is it ever too early to fuel some Longhorns hype?
It’s certainly not too early.
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That’s at least according to a new ESPN prediction for the CFP next season.
ESPN predicts Texas will land among the upcoming season’s 12-program playoff field.
Just as Texas should have ended up this season.
But alas, revenge will be sweet.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
247Sports: Three takeaways from Texas baseball’s 2-1 victory over the Longhorns’ Alumni
247Sports: Texas basketball head coach Sean Miller is proud of his 500th victory — despite only having 450 recognized
Inside Texas: Inside the Texas Football Winter Program: Lifting, sprinting, and film study
Inside Texas: Will Muschamp’s Defense: From man to sone — why cover 3 matters
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ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Texas overcomes early deficit for 79-69 win at Oklahoma
Texas signs Wake Forest transfer WR Sterling Berkhalter
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: After earning late offer, DL Elijah Ali plans to sign with Texas on National Signing Day
247Sports: 2027 Top247 CB Montre Jackson down to 8 schools
SEC SHOWDOWN
Austin American-Statesman: Texas vs Oklahoma: 2025 stars Aaliyah Chavez, Aaliyah Crump ready for Red River Rivalry
Austin American-Statesman: Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners suffer financial losses in 2025
Rock M Nation: Who were Mizzou’s best additions from the transfer portal?
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Red Cup Rebellion: Ole Miss Baseball Position Preview: Outfield
Rocky Top Talk: Rick Barnes: Nate Ament ‘starting to understand the whole thing’
A Sea Of Blue: Kentucky takes down John Calipari and Arkansas: 5 things to know and postgame cheers
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Paul George suspended 25 games for violating anti-drug policy, per reports
SB Nation: WNBA Expansion: Portland Fire release first look at new jerseys
SB Nation: NFL coaching hire grades for every team involved in 2026 cycle
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
Welcome aboard, young gun.
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