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C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans warms up before kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Browns defense presents unique challenge for C.J. Stroud

Houston's rookie is having a historic season, but he'll see a step up in competition this week.

Jonathan Greenard #52 of the Houston Texans runs off the field after a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Key pieces for Texans make progress in latest injury report

Houston appears to be getting healthy before its playoff matchup with the Browns.

Cheap Seats

Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) catches a pass during the CFP Semifinal Allstate Sugar Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies on January 01, 2024, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Is Texas back?

In the Cheap Seats, Chron sports writers answer burning questions from readers.

What do you make of the Texas Longhorns' 2023 season?

Chron sports editor Josh Criswell:

After a decade of being largely irrelevant from a national standpoint, the Texas Longhorns made their long-awaited return to college football prominence during the 2023 season.

UT went 12-2 in Year 3 under head coach Steve Sarkisian, as the phrase "Texas is back" transformed from a joke to a reality amid the program's winningest campaign since its 2009 run to the national title game. The Longhorns were crowned Big 12 champions and made their first College Football Playoff appearance before losing a Sugar Bowl thriller to Washington in the semifinals.

The final rankings of the season are the latest indication that Texas has returned to its place among college football's top programs.