After defeating in-state rival Texas A&M in a thrilling 27-17 SEC showdown, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian argued for his 9-3 Longhorns to get a spot in the College Football Playoff.
“I think we’re absolutely a playoff team,” Sarkisian said. “We just beat them by two scores. So to me, that’s a pretty impressive win, a pretty dominant win for our team that I don’t know how many other teams can say they have wins like that on their schedule.”
He later pointed to the team’s decision to play Ohio State in a non-conference tilt.
“We went on the road to Ohio State in Week 1 and lost to them in a one-score game,” Sarkisian said. “We outgained them by nearly 200 yards, and no one else has been close to a one-score game against them. But I think more importantly, it’s the message that what do we want to send to the head coaches and the athletic directors around the country? Do you want us not to schedule Ohio State? Because if we’re a 10-2 team right now, this isn’t a discussion. We’re in the playoff. But we were willing to go up there and play that game.”
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While Texas might not get a shot at the College Football Playoff, the Longhorns did receive some big news after taking down the Aggies.
Just hours after the win, Texas landed a commitment from five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, the No. 12 overall recruit – and the No. 3 wide receiver — in the 2027 class according to 247Sports. The New Orleans native chose Texas over LSU, Ole Miss and Oregon.
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Royal is the first commitment of the 2027 class for Sarkisian and Texas. He hauled in 53 catches for 1,151 yards and 17 touchdowns this fall.
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