AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 13 Texas Longhorns were one of the first teams out of the final College Football Playoff rankings, marking the first time they’ve missed out on a bid in the last three seasons.

They will play against Michigan in Orlando in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, which typically takes the best SEC team that doesn’t make the playoff bracket. That game will take place on New Year’s Eve and will air live on KVUE.

Texas is still well represented in the 12-team format, with Texas Tech claiming the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye. Tech's first game in the playoff will be against whichever team wins the matchup between No. 5 seed Oregon and No. 12 seed James Madison.

Texas A&M claimed a home game, coming in at the No. 7 seed. The Aggies will take on the No. 10 seed, the Miami Hurri

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