Starting with the Texas schools, there’s only one among the 12 that would be in the playoffs. That’s the University of Texas, the No. 3 ranked team. SMU is No. 13 in the CFP rankings, while Texas A&M sits at No. 15. Both would be on the outside looking in. The Aggies have a Nov. 30 date with the Longhorns that could be their ticket in if they win.

Here are three takeaways from the third round of the College Football Playoff rankings, unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN. You can find a full breakdown of the rankings here. SMU stands pat As the Mustangs spend their third straight week on the outside looking in,

Texas remained No. 3 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night and would secure a first-round bye with a projected quarterfinal game against the winner of Indiana-Ole Miss at Royal-Memorial Stadium.