The Longhorns control their destiny to the SEC Championship Game and ultimately a first-round bye. However, Texas will have to get past Texas A&M on Nov. 30. "I think we all know what our goals are for the season," Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said.

Here are three takeaways from the third round of the College Football Playoff rankings, unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN. As the Mustangs spend their third straight week on the outside looking in, one has to believe that the CFP committee has made its stance pretty clear: Win your conference or you’re not invited.