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C.J. Baxter, a highly-touted running back, announces his departure from the Texas Longhorns to enter the transfer portal. Despite injuries and competition, Baxter played in 21 games, rushing for 855 yards and 4 TDs, and catching 36 passes for 197 yards and a TD. The Longhorns now look to the transfer portal and incoming freshman Derrek Cooper to bolster their running back room.

In a surprising turn of events, Notre Dame and several other teams decline bowl invitations following Texas Longhorns playoff snub. Despite their own playoff disappointment, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes the value of their upcoming bowl game against Michigan.

College football coaches Steve Sarkisian and Sherrone Moore discuss their Citrus Bowl matchup, with Moore praising Texas season and suggesting they should have made the playoff. The game is set for December 31st, 3 PM ET on ABC. Moore acknowledges the challenges of scheduling tough non-conference opponents, setting the stage for future matchups with Ohio State and Michigan that could impact national rankings.

The Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines face off in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, both seeking their tenth win. Texas, with a 2-0 series lead, opens as a 4.5-point favorite. Despite identical records, Texas boasts three top-15 wins, while Michigans best win is against Washington. Both teams shared common opponents, with Texas losing to Ohio State but beating Oklahoma, and Michigan losing to both. Coach Sarkisian praises Michigans strong finish and elite players, setting the stage for a competitive matchup.

Head Coach gears up for bowl game against Texas, praising their talent and offensive schemes. Justice Hayness status uncertain, while Kerry joins the team as a new coach. Despite recent loss, players eager to prepare and showcase their skills in the bowl game.

Texas Longhorns, despite a strong finish, miss out on College Football Playoff; face Michigan Wolverines in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl instead.

Texas Longhorns Playoff Snub: BYUs Ranking Sparks Controversy The Texas Longhorns missed the College Football Playoff, but its their final ranking below BYU Cougars thats causing a stir. Despite Texass impressive wins against top-ten teams, BYU, with a less challenging schedule, ended up higher. BYUs eleven wins and two losses, including both losses to Texas Tech, secured them a spot in the Top Twenty-Five, just ahead of Texas. Both teams will watch the playoffs from home, sparking discussions about non-conference schedules.