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Despite a previous blowout loss, the Texas Longhorns' playoff hopes are not entirely extinguished.

A decisive 52-37 victory over Arkansas, led by Arch Manning's four touchdowns, keeps Texas in the conversation.

The team's chances rely on a potential upset of undefeated Texas A&M and chaos among higher-ranked teams.

If you thought Texas' blowout loss at Georgia served as a playoff extinction-level event, you're confusing this 12-team bracket with a beauty contest.

It's not.

At the tail end of the bracket, it could be much more of a they'd-do-in-a-pinch type of affair.

If the selection committee finds itself in a pinch in a couple of weeks, facing a dearth of beauties, well, Texas still lurks.

And if the Longhorns don't look like a grand prize, just knock back

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