The Longhorns have more talent , at least on paper , than 96 percent of the FBS field .
The best finish Longhorns 've managed in three tries is a tie for a third - place finish in the Big 12 conference race .
The Longhorns have more talent , at least on paper , than 96 percent of the FBS field , but the best finish they 've managed in three tries is a tie for a third - place finish in the Big 12 conference race .