The embattled Texas coach seems to know it as well, judging from his postgame reaction.

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Strong has compiled a 16-20 record in his two-plus seasons as Texas’ coach, never once coaching his team to a winning record. The Longhorns failed to qualify for a bowl game last season after Strong led his first Texas squad to one in 2014 (a 31-7 loss to Arkansas in the Texas Bowl).

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He might not get a chance to lead his team to a second bowl, even if the Longhorns make it to .500 with a win against TCU next week.