Since the completion of Week 9, no team in Texas stands undefeated. After Texas’s defeat to Georgia (15-30), they dropped from 1st to 5th in the AP Top 25 Rankings. This begs the question: how does Texas match up compared to other Universities in Texas? Here’s a look into the current Top 10 Universities in Texas College Football after Week 9.
1. Texas Longhorns (7-1 Overall, 3-1 Conference) Win Against #25 Vanderbilt
Texas is extremely explosive on both offense and defense, recording 23 TDs and 20 Sacks so far this season. The Longhorns have picked up major wins this season against ranked opponents, such as their win against #10 Michigan (31-12), and their shutout victory against #18 Oklahoma during The Red River Rivalry Game (34-3). Their most recent victory against #25 Vanderbilt (27-24) this week, creates a perfect environment for Texas to continue their dominance over The SEC.
2. Texas A&M Aggies 7-1 Overall, 5-0 Conference) Win Against #8 LSU
The season for the Aggies started in a rough spot, losing to #7 Notre Dame (13-23). Since that defeat, the Aggies have been on a 7 game win streak, led by their star RB Le’Veon Moss, currently holding 757 YDs with 10 TDs for the year. Their best victories this season are from #9 Missouri (41-10), and against #8 LSU (38-23). Currently, they are on a great path towards their last game against #6 Texas.
3. SMU Mustangs (7-1 Overall, 4-0 Conference) Win Against Duke
Being SMU’s first season in the ACC, they’ve been incredibly successful in their campaign. Their only defeat comes from BYU (15-18), however they’ve gained crucial wins such as against #22 Louisville (34-27) and TCU (66-42). The Mustangs are led by their star QB Kevin Jennings, who recorded almost 1,600 YDs and 10 TDs with 5 INTs. Their most recent victory against this week against Duke in Overtime (28-27), comes right before their biggest challenge of the season against #18 Pittsburgh.
4. TCU Horned Frogs (5-3 Overall, 3-2 Conference) Win Against Texas Tech
The Horned Frogs have been extremely efficient with the support of their QB Josh Hoover, currently having 2,614 YDs and 19 TDs with 8 INTs. Crucial victories for them include their wins against Utah (13-7), and this week against Texas Tech (35-34). These wins indicate that TCU is definitely going to face challenges this season, however their biggest is next week against Baylor, in The BlueBonnet Battle.
5. Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-3 Overall, 3-2 Conference) Loss to TCU
The Red Raiders are led by their QB in Behren Morton, recording 2,063 YDs and 17 TDs with 3 INTs. Their star RB Tahj Brooks has also been fantastic for them, holding 925 YDs and 9 TDs. This season, they’ve recorded key wins against both North Texas (66-21), and Arizona State (30-22). Unfortunately, their luck within the state of Texas has been rather poor, losing to both Baylor (35-59) and TCU (34-35). Hopefully they continue to rise as they face #11 Iowa State next week.
6. North Texas Mean Green (5-3 Overall, 2-2 Conference) Loss to Tulane
North Texas had a great amount of success early, winning against South Alabama (52-38) during their first game of the season. This team is currently led by their QB Chandler Morris, this season recording 2,875 YDs and 26 TDs with 8 INTs, and by their star WR DT Sheffield, recording 690 YDs with 10 TD on 51 Receptions. Their most recent victory was against Florida Atlantic (41-37), however since then they’ve been defeated by both Memphis (44-52) and Tulane (37-45). In 2 weeks, they face a massive challenge against currently undefeated #21 Army.
7. Sam Houston Bearkats (6-2 Overall, 3-1 Conference) Win Against FIU
This team has bounced back incredibly well from a 3-9 season last year during their first year at FBS. Due to their Fast-Running offense, they’ve maintained a great record in Conference USA and gained Bowl Eligibility in their 2nd season at FBS. They’re biggest victories came against Texas State (40-39) and Rice (34-14). Next week, they face a conference foe in Louisiana Tech.
8. Baylor Bears (4-4 Overall, 2-3 Conference) Win Against Oklahoma State
The Bears, currently led by QB Sawyer Robertson, recording 1,541 YDs and 17TDs with 4 INTs, are a force within the Big 12. They’ve been most competitive in the last 2 weeks, defeating both Texas Tech (59-35) and Oklahoma State (38-28). Most importantly, they found ways to improve from 3-9 last year, and are in good momentum to defeat TCU next week.
9. Texas State Bobcats (4-3 Overall, 2-1 Conference) Loss to Old Dominion
The Bobcats have an explosive offense this year, led by QB Jordan McCloud, recording 1,891 YDs and 20 TDs with 7 INTs. Their biggest victories are big offensive displays such as against Arkansas State (41-9) and UTSA (49-10). This last week was a loss against Old Dominion (14-24), however they’re on track to earn Bowl Eligibility this season, with this next week playing against Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
10. Houston Cougars (3-5 Overall, 2-3 Conference) Win Against Utah
The Cougars had a very slow start to the season, losing to #15 Oklahoma (12-16), not scoring any points in 2 games against #18 Iowa State (0-20) and Cincinnati (0-34). With that being said, their development the past few weeks has been impressive, gaining key victories against TCU (30-19) and Utah (17-14). Next week, they have a challenge against #17 Kansas State.
Honorable Mentions: UTSA, Rice, Tarleton State.
Full List:
- Texas Longhorns (7-1 Overall, 3-1 Conference) Win Against #25 Vanderbilt
- Texas A&M Aggies 7-1 Overall, 5-0 Conference) Win Against #8 LSU
- SMU Mustangs (7-1 Overall, 4-0 Conference) Win Against Duke
- TCU Horned Frogs (5-3 Overall, 3-2 Conference) Win Against Texas Tech
- Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-3 Overall, 3-2 Conference) Loss to TCU
- North Texas Mean Green (5-3 Overall, 2-2 Conference) Loss to Tulane
- Sam Houston Bearkats (6-2 Overall, 3-1 Conference) Win Against FIU
- Baylor Bears (4-4 Overall, 2-3 Conference) Win Against Oklahoma State
- Texas State Bobcats (4-3 Overall, 2-1 Conference) Loss to Old Dominion
- Houston Cougars (3-5 Overall, 2-3 Conference) Win Against Utah
