Another year, another College Football Playoff controversy. This time, the debate is over whether Texas should be included in the top-12 seeds, or not. As it stands, the nots have won out since Texas was ranked No. 13 this week.Will that change next week? It seems unlikely. Also unlikely, the chance that Power Four programs schedule top-tier early season matchups in the near future, since the committee has proven their tendency to value wins and losses over near losses to top programs. “Get ready to see this happen all over the sport,” ESPN college football analyst and Gameday co-host Kirk Herbstreit said via social media earlier this week. “If it’s only about how many wins ya have and not who you’re playing and where you’re playing, you’re gonna see every AD make these same moves.”Get ready to see this happen all over the sport. If it’s only about how many wins ya have and not who you’re playing and where you’re playing you’re gonna see every AD make these same moves. Kiss meaningful non conference games in late August and early September goodbye. Cupcakes… https://t.co/ao21Q6mqJA— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) December 2, 2025Herbstreit added, “Kiss meaningful non-conference games in late August and early September goodbye. Cupcakes moving forward till teams get to conference play.”WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS Austin American-Statesman: Following big week in Las Vegas, Texas women climb in AP, coaches pollsAustin American-Statesman: Can Texas basketball continue hot shooting in home game vs Virginia?247Sports: Steve Sarkisian says Texas will play games against Ohio State and Michigan despite unclear CFP criteriaICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION Texas GM Brandon Harris teases recruiting surprisesCFP committee decisions put home-and-home series between Texas and Notre Dame in jeopardyHow to follow Texas recruiting news on Early Signing DayTexas is in pursuit of five-star Ohio State WR commit Chris Henry Jr.Four-star DT Corey Wells flips from Texas to AuburnFive-star EDGE Richard Wesley signs with TexasFive-star LB Tyler Atkinson signs with TexasRECRUITING ROUNDUP Dallas Morning News: Texas football 2026 recruiting hub: Longhorns look to keep pace with SEC’s best247Sports: Signing day storylines to look back on in 3-5 yearsInside Texas: Texas, Steve Sarkisian continue trend of adding elite quarterbacks in AustinSEC SHOWDOWN Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Here’s how the College Football Playoff bracket should lookInside Texas: How 2026 SEC conference recruiting fared and the elite recruiting loser phenomenonGood Bull Hunting: Aggie football inks 28 recruits on National Signing DayRock M Nation: Grading the 2025 Mizzou seasonRed Cup Rebellion: Signing Day 25: Here’s the next class of Ole Miss football signeesRocky Top Talk: Tennessee football 2026 National Signing Day trackerRoll ‘Bama Roll: 2025 SEC Championship Preview: The Georgia offenseDawg Sports: Georgia lands four star OL Tyreek JemisonA Sea Of Blue: Will Stein says there are no more excuses for Kentucky Football: ‘The goal is to win now’WHAT WE’RE READING SB Nation: WNBA players ‘don’t feel valued’ by current contract talks, and they seem to have a pointSB Nation: Chris Paul’s release by Clippers, explained after clash with organization SB Nation: Chris Paul’s release by Clippers, explained after clash with organizationNEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYONDAs smooth as ever. Mark with an early bucket 🤘Tune in on ESPN News to watch the Horns live#HookEmpic.twitter.com/47DbsEmxGg— Texas Men’s Basketball (@TexasMBB) December 4, 2025