Texas is back -- no, really! -- and just in time for the SEC to take credit for it.
The Longhorns went into Michigan Stadium on Saturday and beat the defending national champs soundly, prompting an early exit for most of the Wolverines' student section and resulting in another critical nonconference road win that will impress the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Last year, Texas represented the Big 12 in the playoff. This year, the Longhorns have given the SEC yet another national title contender.
"I reminded the guys, we've gone into Tuscaloosa and played and won," coach Steve Sarkisian said.