College football: 10 toughest paths to the playoffs in 2016

College Football: 10 toughest paths to the playoffs in 2016

Jan 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers garden gnome signed by Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney sits on the College Football Playoff National Championship logo at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Naashon Hughes (40) and cornerback Antwuan Davis (25) celebrate during the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Texas Longhorns

Home Games: Notre Dame, UTEP, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Baylor, West Virginia, TCU
Away Games: Cal, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Kansas
FCS Opponents: 0

Just a few months ago we were talking about whether or not Charlie Strong would even be back in Austin. Now there’s actually talk about conference titles.

Amazing what National Signing Day can do to boost morale.

But, despite some good young talent, a stellar incoming class, and one of the best coaches in the nation, Texas may have scheduled themselves out of the running in the Big 12. Non-conference games against Cal and Notre Dame are both going to be big tests for the Longhorns, and even if they survive that, they still have to face the gauntlet of Oklahoma, Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma State and West Virginia.

Life ain’t easy when you play in the Big 12. Texas really should be thinking about having more wins than losses.

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