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Paul Finebaum goes to bat for Texas’ CFP chances regardless of record

Paul Finebaum argued on First Take that the Texas Longhorns remain among the twelve strongest programs in college football, a stance he maintained irrespective of whether the team finishes with two or three losses. The analyst pointed to Texas's victories over Ohio State, Tennessee, and Ole Miss as evidence of their caliber, noting that the Buckeyes are currently ranked second in the AP Poll while the Rebels and Volunteers sit at 12th and 16th, respectively.

The Longhorns improved to a 5-2 record following a 34-27 win against Ole Miss, which snapped a two-game losing streak that included defeats to Oklahoma and Florida. Their remaining schedule includes a matchup against Mississippi State, and Finebaum emphasized that Texas's resume features wins against teams actively competing for playoff berths, including a 7-1 UTSA squad that could also contend for a spot.

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