On Second Thought: Chronicle's Joseph Duarte on Houston's upset bid vs. Texas

Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman
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After losing 34-30 to Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry classic, the Texas Longhorns know they will likely have to run the table and win the Big 12 title to qualify for the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

That starts with a win over Houston.

Houston Chronicle writer Joseph Duarte joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the renewal of the old Southwest Conference rivalry between the Horns and Cougars.

The Horns are a 22 1/2 point road favorite over the Cougars who are coming off a miraculous 41-39 win over West Virginia, courtesy of a Hail Mary touchdown pass from Donovan Smith to Stephon Johnson.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: On Second Thought: Texas aims for Houston blowout after OU loss