While Texas suffered a heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry this season, all of their goals are still achievable.
It won’t be easy, as Texas cannot suffer another loss the rest of the season, but the schedule looks favorable for the Longhorns. If Steve Sarkisian’s squad can win the remaining regular season games on the schedule along with taking home the Big 12 title, the College Football Playoff appears likely.
Despite the loss to Oklahoma in Week 6, ESPN’s FPI lists Texas with the fifth-best chance of reaching the playoff this postseason. The Sooners have the best chance, while the usual powerhouse programs follow close behind.
Here’s a look at the 10 teams with the best chance of reaching the playoff and national championship game.
Washington
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Chance of making the CFP: 22.1%
Chance of making the national title game: 9.1%
Florida State
Syndication: Tallahassee Democrat
Chance of making the CFP: 25.5%
Chance of making the national title game: 10.0%
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Chance of making the CFP: 27.3%
Chance of making the national title game: 13.3%
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Chance of making the CFP: 28.4%
Chance of making the national title game: 14.1%
Alabama
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Chance of making the CFP: 30.1%
Chance of making the national title game: 15.9%
Texas
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Chance of making the CFP: 31.9%
Chance of making the national title game: 17.1%
Syndication: The Register Guard
Chance of making the CFP: 40.0%
Chance of making the national title game: 19.2%
Georgia
Syndication: Online Athens
Chance of making the CFP: 41.7%
Chance of making the national title game: 21.2%
Ohio State
Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Chance of making the CFP: 53.2%
Chance of making the national title game: 30.2%
Oklahoma
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