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Urban Meyer Sends Stern Warning to College Football About 3-Loss Texas

Urban Meyer Sends Stern Warning to College Football About 3-Loss Texas

Summary

Texas' football coach Steve Sarkisian argues that his team deserves a spot in the College Football Playoff, despite three losses this season. Urban Meyer agrees, warning that strong teams might avoid tough non-conference games if Texas is penalized for its difficult schedule, including a loss to Ohio State.

Key Facts

  • Texas football coach, Steve Sarkisian, believes his team should be in the College Football Playoff despite three losses.
  • Sarkisian criticized Miami and Notre Dame, suggesting they shouldn’t rank higher than Texas.
  • Texas beat previously undefeated Texas A&M and lost to Ohio State in a close game.
  • Urban Meyer supports Sarkisian's view, saying Texas shouldn’t be penalized for losing to a strong team like Ohio State.
  • Meyer cautions that major teams might start avoiding tough opponents if penalized for losing tough games.
  • Texas played Ohio State, San Jose State, UTEP, and Sam Houston State in non-conference games.
  • Texas suffered losses to Florida and Georgia during their conference play.

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