Texas Longhorns have nothing to gain by answering Texas Tech challenge, would be foolish to accept terms
The Texas Longhorns are facing pressure from Texas Tech to schedule a game, but they have little to gain from such a matchup. Accepting the challenge could jeopardize their chances with the College Football Playoff selection committee. Ultimately, the Longhorns should prioritize their existing schedule and avoid unnecessary risks.
- ▪Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian criticized Texas Tech's strength of schedule.
- ▪Texas Tech's head coach Joey Maguire expressed a willingness to cancel a non-conference game to play Texas.
- ▪Experts believe Texas has nothing to gain and everything to lose by accepting the challenge.
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OutKick-Sports Texas Longhorns have nothing to gain by answering Texas Tech challenge, would be foolish to accept terms A loss to the Red Raiders would hurt far more than a win would help in the eyes of the CFP selection committee By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 29, 2026 12:23pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Steve Sarkisian says Texas should UNEQUIVOCALLY be in the playoffs | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Texas HC Steve Sarkisian joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Texas’ playoff chances, and Arch Manning’s development. That giant gust of wind you feel blowing from the Lone Star State isn't a tornado, though we are definitely in season for that.
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