The Texas Longhorns will not play this week as they did not qualify for the SEC championship game. Fans are wondering when they will see the team back in action following their impressive upset victory over Texas A&M, who was ranked No. 3 at the time.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has been vocal about the Longhorns” chances for a spot in the College Football Playoff. After the game against Texas A&M, he made a strong case for his team”s inclusion, emphasizing that if the committee penalizes them for their performance, it could undermine the value of significant out-of-conference matchups in the future.
Although Texas is not expected to secure a playoff position without competing during the conference championship week, Sarkisian”s advocacy for his players showcases his commitment to the team. The future remains uncertain, but the Longhorns” aspirations for a national championship are still alive.
The Longhorns” next game will either be in a bowl game or the first round of the College Football Playoff. Specific details regarding the opponent, date, and time have yet to be announced.
In the meantime, here is a summary of the Texas football schedule for the 2025 season:
- Aug. 30 at Ohio State L, 14-7
- Sept. 6 vs. San José State W, 38-7
- Sept. 13 vs. UTEP W, 27-10
- Sept. 20 vs. Sam Houston W, 55-0
- Oct. 4 at Florida L, 29-21
- Oct. 11 vs. Oklahoma W, 23-6
- Oct. 18 at Kentucky W, 16-13 (OT)
- Oct. 25 at Mississippi State W, 45-38 (OT)
- Nov. 1 vs. Vanderbilt W, 34-31
- Nov. 15 at Georgia L, 35-10
- Nov. 22 vs. Arkansas W, 52-27
- Nov. 28 vs. Texas A&M W, 27-17
As the Longhorns await their next matchup, attention will turn to the upcoming conference championship games scheduled for December 5 and 6, where several teams will vie for their respective titles.
This season has been a rollercoaster for Texas, but they remain hopeful for what lies ahead in the postseason. Fans will be eagerly anticipating more updates as the College Football Playoff picture becomes clearer.
