... does the University of Texas find itself in a position where they are expected to lose. Just the idea of not being favored in a game is a bit awkward, even insulting to the most chauvinistic of Orangebloods.

Nonetheless, when Texas plays Alabama for the BCS National Championship, they will take on the unfamiliar role of the underdog.

How Texas will respond to this role remains to be seen, but growing up a Texan and being acclimatized to the University, I know that the pride of the players, coaches, and fans for that matter, is second to none; with this group especially, all they know how to do is win.

Bleacher Report - College Football