Games That Could Vault Texas Into Title Shot

[singularity]

What will it take for UT to get back to the national championship this season? Here are the pivotal games. Tell me what you think.

October 7th
No. 9 LSU at No. 5 Florida
LSU is no longer a major threat after losing to Auburn. If Florida loses to LSU, this would probably put them in a tie with Texas. As long as both teams run the table, the Longhorns will likely hold the edge of the Gators.

October 14th
No. 5 Florida at No. 2 Auburn
If the Gators can pull the upset, the Longhorns will likely make a large jump in the rankings. Also these two teams will probably face each other in the SEC final. Thus, the rivalry here could destroy any chance at any Southeastern Conference team even making the final game.

November 2nd
No. 4 West Virginia at No. 8 Louisville
West Virginia will surely run the table if they get past Louisville. Should the Cardinals pull off the upset, the Longhorns could surpass the Mountaineers and better their shot at the BCS national championship game.

November 11th
No. 10 Georgia at No. 2 Auburn
Georgia really doesn't pose much threat to the Longhorns in terms of rankings. But if the Bulldogs somehow get past Auburn, Texas would surely move into the top 4 and get an automatic BCS bid--assuming they run the table.

November 11th
No. 11 Oregon at No. 3 USC
USC has not yet faced a real test until this game. Facing its first top-15 team of the season, the Trojans need to lose to the Ducks to give Texas a chance.

November 18th
No. 6 Michigan at No. 1 Ohio State
Michigan's defeat of then-No. 2 Notre Dame in the second week of the season complicated matters for those hoping for every team to end with at least one loss. The Wolverines and Buckeyes will likely face each other undefeated and the winner will go on to the national championship game. Longhorns should hope that Michigan loses because a one-loss Ohio State team still has an edge over a one-loss Texas squad.

November 25th
No. 12 Notre Dame at No. 3 USC
This would have been a much more heated matchup if both teams came in undefeated. texas has the advantage over Notre Dame if both teams end with one loss, but USC has not lost yet. If teh Trojans beat Oregon, Notre Dame must beat USC in order for Texas to move up in the rankings.

[lonny23]

What will it take for UT to get back to the national championship this season? Here are the pivotal games. Tell me what you think.

October 7th
No. 9 LSU at No. 5 Florida
LSU is no longer a major threat after losing to Auburn. If Florida loses to LSU, this would probably put them in a tie with Texas. As long as both teams run the table, the Longhorns will likely hold the edge of the Gators.

October 14th
No. 5 Florida at No. 2 Auburn
If the Gators can pull the upset, the Longhorns will likely make a large jump in the rankings. Also these two teams will probably face each other in the SEC final. Thus, the rivalry here could destroy any chance at any Southeastern Conference team even making the final game.

November 2nd
No. 4 West Virginia at No. 8 Louisville
West Virginia will surely run the table if they get past Louisville. Should the Cardinals pull off the upset, the Longhorns could surpass the Mountaineers and better their shot at the BCS national championship game.

November 11th
No. 10 Georgia at No. 2 Auburn
Georgia really doesn't pose much threat to the Longhorns in terms of rankings. But if the Bulldogs somehow get past Auburn, Texas would surely move into the top 4 and get an automatic BCS bid--assuming they run the table.

November 11th
No. 11 Oregon at No. 3 USC
USC has not yet faced a real test until this game. Facing its first top-15 team of the season, the Trojans need to lose to the Ducks to give Texas a chance.

November 18th
No. 6 Michigan at No. 1 Ohio State
Michigan's defeat of then-No. 2 Notre Dame in the second week of the season complicated matters for those hoping for every team to end with at least one loss. The Wolverines and Buckeyes will likely face each other undefeated and the winner will go on to the national championship game. Longhorns should hope that Michigan loses because a one-loss Ohio State team still has an edge over a one-loss Texas squad.

November 25th
No. 12 Notre Dame at No. 3 USC
This would have been a much more heated matchup if both teams came in undefeated. texas has the advantage over Notre Dame if both teams end with one loss, but USC has not lost yet. If teh Trojans beat Oregon, Notre Dame must beat USC in order for Texas to move up in the rankings.
That's all fine and dandy, but I have some more to add.

October 7th vs. OU in Dallas. They can't afford to lose to the team that usually has their number.

October 21st at Nebraska. They should win, but it's on the road.

October 28th at Texas Tech. The 2nd road game will probably be harder than the first one.

November 4th vs. Oklahoma State. UT is better, but OSU plays them tough.

[singularity]

That's all fine and dandy, but I have some more to add.

October 7th vs. OU in Dallas. They can't afford to lose to the team that usually has their number.

October 21st at Nebraska. They should win, but it's on the road.

October 28th at Texas Tech. The 2nd road game will probably be harder than the first one.

November 4th vs. Oklahoma State. UT is better, but OSU plays them tough.
Of course, but my analysis is based on Texas running the table, as I mentioned a few times. If they lose Saturday, none of this will matter.

[jtk1519]

ou sucks

[Coug78]

tu in the NC game? LOL Not after OU knocks them out.

[BeauxGeezy]

waaaaay too early for any of this stuff.

and Coug...stop calling them tu....you sound like aggy.

[FarmerFootballPlayer]

Unfortunately for my Longhorns, even of Notre Dame knocks off USC (I don't see Oregon doing it, but ND has a chance), there is no way I can imigine WV losing to Louisville.

[singularity]

waaaaay too early for any of this stuff.

and Coug...stop calling them tu....you sound like aggy.
Its not way too early. The first game I mentioned up there is on Saturday. I am not assuming that UT will run the table, but I looking at what it would take to get them back.

Also, if aggy keep saying TU, then why not say M&A? Wait...I know why not...because it sounds ******** (hint).

[stevefoxsc]

tu in the NC game? LOL Not after OU knocks them out.

ou suxs end of story

[LeanderLions3033]

Also, if aggy keep saying TU, then why not say M&A? Wait...I know why not...because it sounds ******** (hint).

And the most intelligent post of the year goes to.....

[BeauxGeezy]

Because "aggy" is a culture...not a person or a group. It's totally different than the word "Aggie"...different meaning entirely.
t.u. is dumb...aggy refuses to acknowledge The University of Texas...saying that would imply that they are "THE" University of Texas...thus they say t.u. yuck yuck...
aggy is funny because it pisses them off.
t.u. is dumb because ...well....it just is.
I hope that clears things up for you.

[lonny23]

Because "aggy" is a culture...not a person or a group. It's totally different than the word "Aggie"...different meaning entirely.
t.u. is dumb...aggy refuses to acknowledge The University of Texas...saying that would imply that they are "THE" University of Texas...thus they say t.u. yuck yuck...
aggy is funny because it pisses them off.
t.u. is dumb because ...well....it just is.
I hope that clears things up for you.
I honestly look at it this way. If they wanted to be the University of Texas, they should've named their college as such. A&M was first and could've picked any name they wanted. I don't get being Texas A&M (Founded in 1876), but wanting to be Texas (Founded in 1883) when you had first dibs on names.

[singularity]

And the most intelligent post of the year goes to.....
Did you miss the sarcasm or the (hint)?

[BigRing5311]

UT will lose in Lubbock this year

[singularity]

Because "aggy" is a culture...not a person or a group. It's totally different than the word "Aggie"...different meaning entirely.
t.u. is dumb...aggy refuses to acknowledge The University of Texas...saying that would imply that they are "THE" University of Texas...thus they say t.u. yuck yuck...
aggy is funny because it pisses them off.
t.u. is dumb because ...well....it just is.
I hope that clears things up for you.
I understand why they do it. I was just trying to make the point that it was dumb without directly saying it.

[BeauxGeezy]

I know...I was just being a smartass.

[elprezidente]

new requirment for longhorn fans. must be at least a 7 on the smartass meter. 11:23 and ououo(theyre not sure how to use it) still sux

[elprezidente]

yea im happy with a bcs game right now.

[singularity]

What will it take for UT to get back to the national championship this season? Here are the pivotal games. Tell me what you think.

October 7th
No. 9 LSU at No. 5 Florida
LSU is no longer a major threat after losing to Auburn. If Florida loses to LSU, this would probably put them in a tie with Texas. As long as both teams run the table, the Longhorns will likely hold the edge of the Gators.

October 14th
No. 5 Florida at No. 2 Auburn
If the Gators can pull the upset, the Longhorns will likely make a large jump in the rankings. Also these two teams will probably face each other in the SEC final. Thus, the rivalry here could destroy any chance at any Southeastern Conference team even making the final game.

November 2nd
No. 4 West Virginia at No. 8 Louisville
West Virginia will surely run the table if they get past Louisville. Should the Cardinals pull off the upset, the Longhorns could surpass the Mountaineers and better their shot at the BCS national championship game.

November 11th
No. 10 Georgia at No. 2 Auburn
Georgia really doesn't pose much threat to the Longhorns in terms of rankings. But if the Bulldogs somehow get past Auburn, Texas would surely move into the top 4 and get an automatic BCS bid--assuming they run the table.

November 11th
No. 11 Oregon at No. 3 USC
USC has not yet faced a real test until this game. Facing its first top-15 team of the season, the Trojans need to lose to the Ducks to give Texas a chance.

November 18th
No. 6 Michigan at No. 1 Ohio State
Michigan's defeat of then-No. 2 Notre Dame in the second week of the season complicated matters for those hoping for every team to end with at least one loss. The Wolverines and Buckeyes will likely face each other undefeated and the winner will go on to the national championship game. Longhorns should hope that Michigan loses because a one-loss Ohio State team still has an edge over a one-loss Texas squad.

November 25th
No. 12 Notre Dame at No. 3 USC
This would have been a much more heated matchup if both teams came in undefeated. texas has the advantage over Notre Dame if both teams end with one loss, but USC has not lost yet. If teh Trojans beat Oregon, Notre Dame must beat USC in order for Texas to move up in the rankings.
LSU didn't beat Florida (23-7 Final) , but it looks like Auburn won't be much of a contender. They go down to unranked Arkansas 27-10. Looks like Texas is moving up...if they can keep their lead against OU. Also I just saw that USC is beating unranked Washington 23-20 (wash just thorugh for a TD to close the lead to one posession). If Wash can pull the upset, UT will be #5.

[singularity]

October 14th
No. 5 Florida at No. 2 Auburn
If the Gators can pull the upset, the Longhorns will likely make a large jump in the rankings. Also these two teams will probably face each other in the SEC final. Thus, the rivalry here could destroy any chance at any Southeastern Conference team even making the final game.
As we say adieu to Auburn, there is still a chance of this game affecting Texas' rank. If Auburn beats Florida, Florida will surely drop out of the top 10 and Texas will move up.

November 2nd
No. 4 West Virginia at No. 8 Louisville
West Virginia will surely run the table if they get past Louisville. Should the Cardinals pull off the upset, the Longhorns could surpass the Mountaineers and better their shot at the BCS national championship game.
Still holds true.
November 11th
No. 10 Georgia at No. 2 Auburn
Georgia really doesn't pose much threat to the Longhorns in terms of rankings. But if the Bulldogs somehow get past Auburn, Texas would surely move into the top 4 and get an automatic BCS bid--assuming they run the table.
This game doesn't matter to Texas much anymore.

November 11th
No. 11 Oregon at No. 3 USC
USC has not yet faced a real test until this game. Facing its first top-15 team of the season, the Trojans need to lose to the Ducks to give Texas a chance.
I tuned in to the last minute of the USC-Washington game. USC simply does not deserve there #3 spot. If they don't drop after their narrow escape I will go postal on those AP idiots. However, if #11 Oregon gets by #16 Cal tonight, they will most likely do what unranked Wash almost did. this will for sure help Texas move up if USC doesn't drop because of today.

November 18th
No. 6 Michigan at No. 1 Ohio State
Michigan's defeat of then-No. 2 Notre Dame in the second week of the season complicated matters for those hoping for every team to end with at least one loss. The Wolverines and Buckeyes will likely face each other undefeated and the winner will go on to the national championship game. Longhorns should hope that Michigan loses because a one-loss Ohio State team still has an edge over a one-loss Texas squad.
Still holds true.

November 25th
No. 12 Notre Dame at No. 3 USC
This would have been a much more heated matchup if both teams came in undefeated. texas has the advantage over Notre Dame if both teams end with one loss, but USC has not lost yet. If the Trojans beat Oregon, Notre Dame must beat USC in order for Texas to move up in the rankings.
If USC drops below Texas in the rankings, this won't matter. Otherwise it holds true.

[singularity]

November 11th
No. 10 Georgia at No. 2 Auburn
Georgia really doesn't pose much threat to the Longhorns in terms of rankings. But if the Bulldogs somehow get past Auburn, Texas would surely move into the top 4 and get an automatic BCS bid--assuming they run the table.
Now it really doesn't matter as both teams lost.

[Texasfrog]

Florida needs to lose (Auburn or Georgia).
WV needs to lose (Louisville).
Michigan needs to lose to (OSU).
USC needs to lose to (Oregon, Cal or ND gets them).

Texas has to run the table and not have a let down. The Big-12 Title game probably wont be a walk-in-the-park with either Nebraska or Mizzou.

Right now out of all the teams... WV scares me the most because they just dont really play anyone and Louisville doesnt have their big RB.

[LeanderLions3033]

Did you miss the sarcasm or the (hint)?
No i was saying that i agreed with your statement.

UT will lose in Lubbock this year

The way Aggy through A&M up and down the field for that second half, you expect me to believe that Lubbock will be able to hang with UT, or even OU for that matter.

[singularity]

No i was saying that i agreed with your statement.Ok, I thought you were being sarcastic.

[singularity]

USC simply does not deserve there #3 spot. If they don't drop after their narrow escape I will go postal on those AP idiots.
Going postal in 3...2....1....:mad: :mad: :mad:

[DragonBand06]

I honestly look at it this way. If they wanted to be the University of Texas, they should've named their college as such. A&M was first and could've picked any name they wanted. I don't get being Texas A&M (Founded in 1876), but wanting to be Texas (Founded in 1883) when you had first dibs on names.
Actually, because the school was created by an act of congress, they automatically assumed the name Texas A&M (such as Florida A&M, Alabama A&M, etc.)

[DragonBand06]

Actually, because the school was created by an act of congress, they automatically assumed the name Texas A&M (such as Florida A&M, Alabama A&M, etc.)
That was just for the record. I don't want to get into the whole name argument thing. Just clearing us some people's clouded perspectives.:D

[DragonBand06]

No i was saying that i agreed with your statement.



The way Aggy through A&M up and down the field for that second half, you expect me to believe that Lubbock will be able to hang with UT, or even OU for that matter.
did you mean "after the way A&M threw TT up and down the field"?

[singularity]

Actually, because the school was created by an act of congress, they automatically assumed the name Texas A&M (such as Florida A&M, Alabama A&M, etc.)
A&M started out as the "Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas" in 1876. They didn't become "Texas A&M University" until 1963 when legislature changed the name to reflect the fact that they offered more than just ag and mech in there curriculum.

[big red & cujo]

texas has a very smaal chance to get in the championship game it has to be alot of loosin. even if usc looses 2 games or florida and michigan loose one. then tx still will be in deep do do cause if notre dame win outthe will leap texas bye strength of schedule. plus you have to worry about oregon. to much has to happen. cas texas strength of schedule is not that strong copmared to the teams ahead of them. especially ohio state if they loose one they still go ahead of tx. cuause they beat them and has a stronger schedule.

[HOOKEM]

tu in the NC game? LOL Not after OU knocks them out.

Who's your daddy now Stoops!

[singularity]

texas has a very smaal chance to get in the championship game it has to be alot of loosin. even if usc looses 2 games or florida and michigan loose one. then tx still will be in deep do do cause if notre dame win outthe will leap texas bye strength of schedule. plus you have to worry about oregon. to much has to happen. cas texas strength of schedule is not that strong copmared to the teams ahead of them. especially ohio state if they loose one they still go ahead of tx. cuause they beat them and has a stronger schedule.
You are right, but they have a chance ;) .

[DragonBand06]

A&M started out as the "Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas" in 1876. They didn't become "Texas A&M University" until 1963 when legislature changed the name to reflect the fact that they offered more than just ag and mech in there curriculum.
True, I was just pointing out that their name was given to them. For a Longhorn fan you sure know a lot about A&M! :D

[DragonBand06]

Who's your daddy now Stoops!
I believe that would be Ron Stoops. :D

[singularity]

True, I was just pointing out that their name was given to them. For a Longhorn fan you sure know a lot about A&M! :D
I have respect for them and their history. I have several friends that are engineer students there. We give each other a lot of crap, but we respect each others schools. What is your major?

[DragonBand06]

I have respect for them and their history. I have several friends that are engineer students there. We give each other a lot of ****, but we respect each others schools. What is your major?
Computer Science. You?

[singularity]

Computer Science. You?
Computer Science...good deal. Physics for me. What classes are you taking?

[DragonBand06]

Computer Science...good deal. Physics for me. What classes are you taking?
Physics 218 - Mechanics
Math 151 - Calc 1
ComputerScience 121 - Programming with C++
ComputerScience 151 - Intro to Computing
Music 280 - Wind Symphony
Kinesiology 199 - Beginner Racquetball

What are you taking?

P.S. As for the diff. equations thing, I think we just did very basic diff. equations in calc, nothing serious.

[DragonBand06]

I have respect for them and their history. I have several friends that are engineer students there. We give each other a lot of ****, but we respect each others schools. What is your major?
I definitely respect UT, I just don't know a whole lot about their history.

[Favpack]

I think a real key here is how far tOSU or Mich. drops after their battle in November - I rank both higher than UT right now - and, outside of a total blowout by one team I would not drop them below UT for a loss.

I think Louisville beats WV, and I think the Gators lose one game somewhere. I think Florida and Texas are very evenly matched.

I think Mich. and tOSU are both significantly better than the Horns.

It would be unbelievably whacky if Mich. and tOSU play twice in 5 weeks for the national title.

[singularity]

I think a real key here is how far tOSU or Mich. drops after their battle in November - I rank both higher than UT right now - and, outside of a total blowout by one team I would not drop them below UT for a loss.

I think Louisville beats WV, and I think the Gators lose one game somewhere. I think Florida and Texas are very evenly matched.

I think Mich. and tOSU are both significantly better than the Horns.

It would be unbelievably whacky if Mich. and tOSU play twice in 5 weeks for the national title.
If Ohio State murders Michigan, mich will likely drop past 6. If Ohio gets beat, then its not good for Texas b/c Ohio still holds the edge from their win over us. The Harris has Michigan at 4 and the coaches have them at 5. I'm sure if they lose to Ohio, they will drop at least 2 spots.

It would be whacky, but not likely if they played each other twice b/c one of them has to drop in the polls in the end unless they finish the game as close as possible to each other, and I just don't see that happening. I am pulling for Ohio State by 14 in that game.

[singularity]

No. 11 Auburn beats No. 2 Florida 27-17
Florida is going down, while Aubrun will go up. Both will be behind Texas and Texas will move up one spot.

No. 4 Michigan beats Penn State 17-10
Michigan will probably hold there spot until Ohio State takes care of them at the end of the year. There performance against unranked Penn State was less than impressive. for a No. 4 team.

No. 3 USC beats Arizona State 28-21
The 3rd unranked team in a row that has almost beat USC...does anyone else see a pattern? Hopefully they will fall to No. 8 Oregon, No. 10 Cal, or No. 9 Notre Dame.

Texas will move up 1 spot in the next rankings. 1st BCS poll of the year comes out tomorrow. Where will Texas be ranked?

[svhorns]

No. 11 Auburn beats No. 2 Florida 27-17
Florida is going down, while Aubrun will go up. Both will be behind Texas and Texas will move up one spot.

No. 4 Michigan beats Penn State 17-10
Michigan will probably hold there spot until Ohio State takes care of them at the end of the year. There performance against unranked Penn State was less than impressive. for a No. 4 team.

No. 3 USC beats Arizona State 28-21
The 3rd unranked team in a row that has almost beat USC...does anyone else see a pattern? Hopefully they will fall to No. 8 Oregon, No. 10 Cal, or No. 9 Notre Dame.

Texas will move up 1 spot in the next rankings. 1st BCS poll of the year comes out tomorrow. Where will Texas be ranked?
I've heard anything from 5-11 who knows BCS sucks...