# Texas Longhorns Need Win to Save Playoff Hopes

> Texas Longhorns must beat Ole Miss this weekend to avoid missing College Football Playoff.
- Title: Texas Longhorns Need Win to Save Playoff Hopes | Shortify
- Summary: Texas Longhorns must beat Ole Miss this weekend to avoid missing College Football Playoff. Texas Longhorns need a win over Ole Miss to stay in College…
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- Source: Texas Longhorns On SI — https://si.com/college/texas/football/texas-is-running-out-of-time-to-save-its-college-football-playoff-hopes
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas longhorns, ole miss rebels, college football playoff, college football, seattle, nfl, sports
## Texas Longhorns in crisis
Texas Longhorns sit at a major crossroads after back-to-back losses.
## Ole Miss threat
Ole Miss Rebels enter Austin with a 31-3 win over Missouri Tigers.
## Time running out
Texas has no margin for error with College Football Playoff hopes.
## Two losses already
Texas lost to Oklahoma and Florida after leading by double digits.
## Three ranked teams next
Texas faces three ranked teams in next four games.
## Near-death blow
Another loss would end Texas's playoff hopes.
## Ole Miss strength
Ole Miss has top players at key positions.
## Next games
Texas faces Mississippi State, Missouri and LSU after Ole Miss.
## Rivalry games end season
Texas closes with Arkansas and Texas A&M.
## Key takeaway

Texas Longhorns need a win over Ole Miss to stay in College Football Playoff contention.