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Reed's Heisman Rise, Weigman's Wheels, and Mean Green's Rebound: Week 8 in Texas
Marcel Reed leads Texas A&M one step closer to CFP berth, Texas Longhorns look lost offensively in Kentucky win, Texas Tech loses margin of error in Arizona State defeat - Week 8 recap.
Week 8 in the Lone Star State included Texas Tech being upset and TCU earning bragging rights in a typically wild and unhinged six-hour rendition of The Revivalry. Texas escaped in overtime against Kentucky. North Texas exorcized some demons in a win over UTSA. And Marcel Reed made a Heisman case in Texas A&M’s win over Arkansas.
Twelve of the 13 FBS teams were in action with Rice idle. The state combined for a 7-5 record, though two of those losses were to fellow in-state opponents. The chasm in outcomes for the Power Four and G5 continue to stand out. All seven of our P4 squads are above .500. North Texas is the only one of our six G5 programs above .500.
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