The Longhorns have several tough road games ahead .
Longhorns 've been a virtual lock for an at - large bid since the beginning of February , a milestone few prognosticators saw coming upon Smart 's hiring last April .
The Longhorns have several tough road games ahead but they 've been a virtual lock for an at - large bid since the beginning of February , a milestone few prognosticators saw coming upon Smart 's hiring last April .