ESPN recently predicted Texas football will come in ranked No. 10 in this week’s upcoming College Football Playoff rankings, ahead of the program’s SEC showdown versus Georgia this weekend. And according to ESPN’s prediction, the No. 10 seed would set up Texas for a matchup against its former Big 12 rival, Texas Tech, which was predicted to land at the No. 7 seed this week (and, for this exercise, this season.)

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Inside Texas: Steve Sarkisian can improve his record against top-10 teams this week

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

247Sports: No. 4-ranked Cam Williams set to announce decision between Arizona, Duke, Texas

247Sports: The Stampede: Scattershooting the latest on remaining 2026 Texas targets

247Sports: Texas ‘for sure the favorite’ down the stretch for recently offered in-state CB

Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: 2026 defensive line flip targets, offensive tackle news, wide receiver notes

Inside Texas: Winning Is the Pitch: Why Texas can flip big recruits with a strong finish

Inside Texas: Recruiting Notebook: Detailed evaluation for four-star OT, LSU commit Brysten Martinez

Dallas Morning News: Plotting every Texas team’s path to the College Football Playoff: From Texas A&M to UNT

247Sports: Horns247 Staff Roundtable: Biggest concern going into the Georgia game

247Sports: Here’s what we learned about Texas’ next SEC opponent – No. 5 Georgia – in UGA’s win at Mississippi State

Inside Texas: What motivational tactic will Kirby Smart cook up for Texas this time?

Inside Texas: A look at Texas’ statistical matchup vs Georgia

Rock M Nation: MV3: Few bright spots in Mizzou’s 38-17 loss to Texas A&M

Red Cup Rebellion: The 4-2-5 Report: Ole Miss handles business against the Citadel 49-0

SB Nation: Emmanuel Clase’s MLB gambling scandal, explained with how feds nailed Guardians pitchers

SB Nation: Jaxson Dart’s concussion concerns are already alarming

NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND