# Texas takes on LSU with College Football Playoff hopes on the line in must-win matchup tonight

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/texas-takes-on-lsu-with-college-football-playoff-hopes-on-the-line-in-must-win-matchup-tonight/
- Published: 2026-11-14T12:00:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T13:24:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick/texas-takes-lsu-college-football-playoff-hopes-line-must-win-matchup-tonight
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Texas and LSU face a game that could decide their playoff hopes.
- Texas is 7-2; LSU is 6-3.
- The writer predicts the total will exceed 46.5 points.

## Summary

Texas and LSU meet in a late-season game with College Football Playoff hopes at stake: the article says the loser is likely out, while an LSU defeat would end the Tigers’ remaining chance. Texas, at 7-2, has shown potential but struggled for consistency, leaving its playoff prospects uncertain.

LSU is 6-3 in Lane Kiffin’s first season, and the article says the team needs time for his recruiting to shape the roster. Texas quarterback Arch Manning has completed about 66% of his passes for just over 2,000 yards, with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions; LSU’s Sam Leavitt has completed 71% for roughly 2,500 yards, with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The writer favours the game going over 46.5 points and notes Texas is a 3.5-point underdog.

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