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Steve Sarkisian on Texas football’s Big 12 championship statement

“We’ll go head-to-head with anyone, regardless of who it is, and find out if we can stand up to the challenge,” Sarkisian said as the CFP committee evaluates the situation.

There are a total of four spots in the College Football Playoff that will be awarded on Sunday. No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Washington, and No. 4 Florida State all won hard-fought conference championship games this past weekend, improving to 13-0, noting that no unbeaten Power Five team has ever been left out of a CFP invitation.

Now, the focus is on the three 12-1 teams: No. 1 Georgia, No. 7 Texas, and No. 8 Alabama. The Bulldogs fell to No. 8 Alabama on Saturday, resulting in a victory for Texas. Texas and Alabama clinched their conference championships while Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, did not. Oregon holds two losses, and Ohio State did not compete for a conference title. As for the Seminoles, who had to rely on their third-string quarterback in Saturday night’s win over Louisville, they remain undefeated but are standing on uneasy ground.

After Texas’ 49-21 triumph over Oklahoma State on Saturday, coach Steve Sarkisian and his players presented their case for a CFP spot. “Put the best teams in,” running back Keilan Robinson mentioned. “I mean, put us in and see what happens,” wide receiver Jordan Whittington said.

Florida State, Georgia, Texas, and Alabama each have valid arguments. The anticipated reveal of the CFP field is set for 11 a.m., but there are speculations being made.

As media outlets speculate on the teams that might make the final four spots in the CFP, until then, projections carry on:

– USA Today projects Texas and Alabama for the top four.
– CBSSports favors Texas and Florida State to clinch the spots.
– The Dallas Morning News predicts Texas and Alabama as the final two.
– The Action Network sees Texas and Alabama securing the positions.
– The Athletic speculates on Alabama and Florida State gaining the fourth and final spot.
– ESPN sketches out scenarios where Texas and Alabama meet all the requirements to earn CFP positions.

What bowl game will Texas join should they miss out on the CFP? While waiting for the official announcement to be made at 11 a.m., it’s suspected that Texas will head to the Cotton Bowl to battle Missouri if left out of the CFP.

And when do college football bowl games get revealed? The announcement is set for Sunday at 11 a.m. on ESPN. We can only wait until then, and the anticipation continues to grow.

For the 2023 schedule, Texas has demonstrated impressive performances and also experienced some downfalls. Notably, their defeat to Oklahoma stands out as a potential obstacle in their CFP bid. Despite facing this challenging loss, the team remains hopeful as they look forward to a possible CFP spot.

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