Texas Tech won a wild one, Texas showed some toughness, and UH survived as all three kept their CFP hopes alive for one more week.
The Chronicle’s rankings for the 13 FBS teams in Texas:
An old-fashioned Big 12 game broke out in Lubbock, but it was three sacks in a row by the Red Raiders defense to wrap up a 53-48 win over West Virginia. The CFP may not like Tech’s schedule, but we like the wins.
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Upon replay review, this Texas team showed a lot in a 34-20 win at Missouri. We’re going to wait and see how the Longhorns fare in Baton Rouge. We’ve been fooled before.
The Cougars’ signature SLAB car had some engine troubles, and Houston may have sputtered at times itself but Willie Fritz will take the 31-24 win over Cincinnati. Also, offered without comment: former UH coach Dana Holgorsen was fired at Nebraska where he was offensive coordinator.
Maybe we were too harsh on the Mustangs after their loss at Syracuse. They looked just fine in a 51-28 win over Virginia Tech but will still need help to get to ACC title game.
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It may be up to North Texas to make the American’s bid for a CFP spot. The Mean Green are alone in first after beating Rice 52-23 and face UTSA next. They still would have to pass Boise State in the rankings.
Who needs Lincoln Riley or Jeff Traylor when you have Joe Klanderman? The interim coach is 2-0 after a 42-31 win over Iowa State. It helps to have a healthy DJ Lagway, too. Oh yeah, the Bears are bowl eligible.
The Aggies looked better at times but had to settle for too many field goals in a 17-9 loss at South Carolina. A&M will need to find two wins in final three games vs. Tennessee, at Oklahoma and vs. Texas to get a bowl bid.
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Giving up 60 points and losing to FAU is no way for UTSA to make a case for the CFP’s spot for a Group of 6 team.
TCU was on the verge of upsetting No. 24 Arizona but couldn’t handle an onside pooch kick that led to the winning field goal. “It’s been a frustrating year,” coach Sonny Dykes said after the 29-28 loss.
The Bobcats fared much better in this week’s Pac 12 After Dark. Of course, Oregon State isn’t at quite the same level as Boise State.
The Owls have lost 11 in a row to FBS teams after falling at North Texas.
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UTEP had a chance in the fourth quarter but 17-14 was as close as the Miners could get in a loss to Hawaii.
The Bearkats weren’t any better after firing coach Phil Longo in a 47-14 loss to Jacksonville State.
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This article originally published at Texas college football rankings: Upon replay review, Texas Tech stays No. 1 ahead of Texas.
