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Deep Dive: Giving a grade to the 2025 season

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Texas fans have questions about how this season should be judged, and we tackle them head on.

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The Texas Longhorns concluded their 2025 regular season with a 9-3 overall record and 6-2 in the SEC, but did not qualify for the College Football Playoff. They will face Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. The core discussion centers on whether this season was a success, failure, or somewhere in between, considering shifting standards for success in modern college football. Both hosts initially predicted a 10-2 season but Texas fell short, losing key games to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio State. Despite beating rivals Oklahoma and Texas A&M convincingly—both playoff teams—missing the playoff is viewed as a failure given the team’s high payroll, recruitment rankings, and talent level.

The hosts argue the criteria for success have evolved with the expanded playoff system, making playoff qualification the new baseline standard, akin to a top-10 finish in the past. Texas’s inability to make the playoff despite a strong roster and relatively healthy season highlights coaching and execution issues. The offense struggled early but improved late, and the defense was inconsistent, notably unprepared against Georgia but dominant against Texas A&M. Rivalry wins provide some solace, but the overall feeling is frustration, especially given that Texas had the talent and resources to do better.

Looking forward, the offseason will be critical with coaching changes and portal activity expected. The hosts give the season a “C” grade overall, acknowledging the positive rivalry wins but emphasizing the failure to reach the playoff as the defining flaw. They encourage fans to engage in ongoing discussions around team evaluation and expectations.

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