Texas Tech and Texas A&M Both Secure Spots in the College Football Playoff

DALLAS, Texas (TXAN) — For the first time in CFP history, the state of Texas is sending two programs to the national semifinal stage, as Texas Tech and Texas A&M officially punched their tickets into the College Football Playoff on Sunday.

The final rankings locked both teams into the field of four after standout seasons that kept each program in the national conversation from September through championship weekend. The selection marks a milestone moment for college football in Texas, elevating two fan bases that have waited years for a breakthrough of this magnitude.

Texas Tech enters the playoff after a season defined by explosive offense and timely defense, while Texas A&M surged through the SEC behind one of the country’s most balanced rosters. Both teams now prepare for the biggest stage in college football, with semifinal matchups set to draw massive national attention.