The Texas Longhorns are one of the highest-ranked teams in the initial College Football Playoff rankings.

The CFP committee revealed its first rankings of the 2026 season on Tuesday night, and the Longhorns, despite two losses, are in the Top 10 ahead of Saturday's matchup with Missouri.m

Texas comes in at No. 7 in the initial CFP rankings. Thanks to wins over Ohio State, Tennessee and Ole Miss, the Longhorns have a resume the committee clearly values despite ugly losses to Oklahoma and Florida.

What Steve Sarkisian Said About CFP Rankings

Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that he doesn't talk about the rankings with his team. He added that he doesn't get why the rankings need to released in early November.

The Longhorns are focused on the task ahead: a road matchup with Mizzou.

"I haven't, and I won't," Sarkisian said.…