After losing to Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry classic, the Texas Longhorns know they will likely have to run the table and win the Big 12 title to qualify for the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

Houston Chronicle writer Joseph Duarte joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the renewal of the old Southwest Conference rivalry between Texas and Houston.

The Horns are a 22 1/2 point favorite against the Cougars who are coming off a miraculous 41-39 win over West Virginia, courtesy of a Hail Mary touchdown pass from Donovan Smith to Stephon Johnson.

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