Previously, Texas settled for an overtime field goal on its only possession before losing to Georgia in last season's SEC Championship Game and had red-zone malfunctions in playoff semifinal setbacks against Ohio State and Washington back-to-back years with the national title game on the horizon.

A month ago, preseason No. 1 Texas had fallen to 3-2, was unranked and star quarterback Arch Manning was being mocked as a bust. But look at them now.

Back in July, Texas and Georgia were picked to finish first and second in the SEC preseason poll. Both teams are now fighting to remain in the hunt for a conference championship.

Coming off their best win of the season, the Red Raiders should advance two spots in Tuesday night's new rankings. No. 3 in game control with the most favorable slate left among title contenders, Texas Tech should cruise the rest of the way to conference championship weekend. Last week's ranking: No. 8

The CFP committee chairman provided arguments for why SEC teams with tougher schedules were ranked beneath teams from other leagues

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 34-31 on Saturday. Quarterback Arch Manning was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance. Texas now enters its bye week before a pivotal matchup against No.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has built a solid relationship with one of the best quarterbacks in the SEC.

Three Texas college football programs, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Texas, each earned spots in the College Football Playoff top 10, marking a rare show of statewide dominance heading into the season’s final stretch.