The Texas Longhorns had no room left for error on Saturday when they took on Ole Miss. Riding a two-game losing streak, the Longhorns entered Saturday in a must-win situation; otherwise, another loss would’ve all but officially eliminated Texas from College Football Playoff contention for the second straight season.

Yet the Longhorns kept their season alive, pulling off a 34-27 win over the then-top-10-ranked Rebels in a game where three unlikely heroes played a big role.

Andre Cojoe

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Andre Cojoe (77) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Perhaps the biggest unexpected contributor came from now-starting left tackle Andre Cojoe .…