Against dangerous LSU, Texas football has everything to prove

After weeks of inconsistency, Texas is riding a three-game winning streak and has slowly but surely pieced together impressive resume wins, putting itself back into College Football Playoff contention. LSU, meanwhile, has largely had an up-and-down season, trying to rally after a bad home loss against Alabama, which has put them on the CFP outs at the moment. Against Missouri, the Longhorns showed what Texas can be, sustaining an offensive rhythm through all four quarters. Despite this, questions still surround the Longhorns, as they are considered the underdogs against the Tigers. Advertisement Based on the latest CFP rankings, Texas hasn’t secured a convincing, deafening win against a conference opponent that leaves the committee with no doubts. UCLA jumped Texas by two spots, showing that its two losses have not been forgotten. While the Longhorns have some breathing room, their place in the playoff picture is not secure.

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