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Stephen A. Smith questions Texas’s No. 7 spot after Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings

The initial 2026 College Football Playoff rankings have sparked debate regarding the placement of the Texas Longhorns. Despite carrying two defeats, the committee slotted the team into the seventh position in the inaugural top 25 list.

Stephen A. Smith has publicly questioned the logic behind this ranking. His critique centers on the committee's apparent tendency to prioritize high-profile victories over the impact of multiple losses.

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