# Texas Longhorns Playoff Hope Slips

> Texas Longhorns' playoff chances collapse after back-to-back losses.
- Title: Texas Longhorns Playoff Hope Slips · Texas Longhorns On SI
- Summary: Texas Longhorns' playoff chances collapse after back-to-back losses. Texas Longhorns' playoff hopes remain slim after two straight losses, with ESPN giving…
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- Source: Texas Longhorns On SI — https://si.com/college/texas/football/texas-playoff-path-takes-a-devastating-hit-after-back-to-back-losses
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas longhorns, sec championship, playoff path, steve sarkisian, arch manning, college football, ap top 25, nfl, sports
## Texas Longhorns' Playoff Status
Texas Longhorns were the No. 1 team in the country just two weeks ago, with a playoff berth seeming almost certain.
## Recent Losses Impact Playoff Chances
Texas suffered a 27, 24 loss to Florida, dropping Steve Sarkisian’s team to 4, 2 overall and 1, 2 in SEC play.
## SEC Championship Path Narrow
Even if Texas wins out, it would have a 7, 2 SEC record but no guarantee of an SEC Championship appearance.
## SEC Standings Challenge
Georgia and Kentucky sit atop the SEC standings with a 4, 1 record, while Tennessee and Ole Miss follow with 3, 1 records.
## Unpredictable SEC Season
Auburn stunned No. 1 Georgia 27, 24, ending its time atop the rankings after just one week.
## At-Large Playoff Path Open
Texas has two wins over top-15 teams: No. 3 Ohio State and No. 11 Tennessee, which could help their playoff bid.
## Remaining Schedule Challenges
Texas faces six consecutive conference games, including three against teams ranked in the AP Top 25.
## Playoff Probability
ESPN still gives Texas a 41% chance to earn a playoff bid after Saturday's loss.
## Playoff Risks
Another loss would make Texas's playoff chances much harder, as they've already squandered two double-digit leads.
## Final Challenge
Texas has six games left to prove they still belong in the playoff conversation.
## Key takeaway

Texas Longhorns' playoff hopes remain slim after two straight losses, with ESPN giving them a 41% chance to earn a bid.