Steve Sarkisian's Jab at TTU Backfires Via Cody Campbell's Challenge
Summary
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian expressed frustration about Texas being left out of the College Football Playoff despite a tough schedule. When Sarkisian criticized Texas Tech's easier schedule, Texas Tech's board chairman Cody Campbell challenged Texas to schedule them, highlighting disagreements over how teams are chosen for the playoffs.Key Facts
- Texas finished with a 9-3 record and a No. 13 ranking but was left out of the College Football Playoff.
- Texas played tough teams like Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas A&M.
- Texas lost a key game to Florida, which weakened Sarkisian’s argument about their playoff worthiness.
- Sarkisian suggested Texas Tech has an easier schedule and implied they would do well if they played tougher opponents.
- Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell publicly challenged Texas to schedule games against Texas Tech.
- There is debate about how the College Football Playoff committee values strength of schedule and team rankings.
- College football currently uses human judgment for playoff decisions, unlike the NFL which uses a set math-based system.
- Texas has historically had more wins against Texas Tech and leads the series 55-18.
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