The Texas Longhorns enter the final College Football Playoff rankings release on the outside looking in, but is there some optimism to take from?

In the days following Texas ' impressive upset victory over previously undefeated Texas A&M, head coach Steve Sarkisian has gone on a media tour demanding his Longhorns make the College Football Playoff despite suffering three losses during the season.

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While Derrek Cooper is still months away from his collegiate debut, he gave the Longhorns a reason to celebrate this week. The talented running back has won the 2025 Nat Moore Trophy. Each year, the award is given to the top player in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties.

The Texas Longhorns remain on the bubble for the College Football Playoff but their chances of making it into the 12-team bracket look slim.

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