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AUSTIN -- With one thumping win over Alabama, Texas rejoined the conversation about national championship contenders.

With one thumping win over Alabama, Texas rejoined the conversation about national championship contenders. Texas jumped from No. 11 to No. 4 in the AP Top 25, their highest position since finishing the 2009 season at No. 2. The challenge now is to stay there and keep people talking, even if the Longhorns don't really want to talk about Alabama any more.

After a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted there had been little talk about how good the No. 4 Longhorns' defense could be. A road win at No. 10 Alabama should change the conversation. The Longhorns were dominant at times against the Crimson Tide as they chased, sacked and intercepted Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe all night in a 34-24 statement victory. Texas had five sacks, two interceptions and nine total tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

AUSTIN, Texas -- After a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted there had been little talk about how good the No. 4 Longhorns' defense could be.

After a routine win against Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted there had been little talk about how good the No. 4 Longhorns’ defense could be. A road win at No. 10 Alabama should change the conversation.