After a second straight season-opening loss to Maryland, an improbable six-game winning streak has vaulted Texas to a No. 6 ranking, first-place standing in the Big 12 and an outside shot at making the College Football Playoff for the first time ever.
The Longhorns (6-1, 4-0 Big 12) still have some tough games ahead, including road trips to Oklahoma State and Texas Tech and a home showdown with No. 13 West Virginia. In order to have a chance at making the Playoff, Texas will have to run the table and win the Big 12 title game on Dec.