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\u2019s kickoff later this year, we wonder\u2026 is it ever too early to fuel some Longhorns hype?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s certainly not too early.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s at least according to a new ESPN prediction for the CFP next season.<\/p>\n
ESPN predicts Texas will land among the upcoming season\u2019s 12-program playoff field.<\/p>\n
Just as Texas should have ended up this season.<\/p>\n
But alas, revenge will be sweet.<\/p>\n
WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS <\/p>\n
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