Longhorns in the NFL: Conference Championships

AUSTIN, Texas – The 2021 NFL playoffs continued with a trio former Texas Football players in action in the Conference Championships.

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the AFC Championship Game, center Trey Hopkins and the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the two-time defending AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, 27-24, on the road to win the organization's first conference championship since 1988. The Bengals overcame a 21-3 deficit late in the second quarter to advance to the organization's third Super Bowl in franchise history.

Hopkins and defensive end Joseph Ossai, who was placed on injured reserve during the preseason, will face the NFC Champion Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI. It will mark the 17th consecutive Super Bowl with a former Longhorn on the roster.

A look at what the Longhorns in the NFL did during the conference championship games:

Trey Hopkins, OL – Cincinnati Bengals
Last Week: W, 27-24 (OT) at Kansas City
Notes & Stats: Started at Center
Next Game: Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles Rams @ 5:30 p.m. CT on NBC in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, February 13

Alex Okafor, DE – Kansas City Chiefs
Last Week: L, 24-27 (OT) vs. Cincinnati
Notes & Stats: 2 tackles

Charles Omenihu, DL – San Francisco 49ers
Last Week: L, 20-17 at Los Angeles Rams
Notes & Stats: 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss

Joseph Ossai, DE – Cincinnati Bengals
Last Week: W, 27-24 (OT) at Kansas City
Notes & Stats: Was placed on IR during the preseason with a knee injury.
Next Game: Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles Rams @ 5:30 p.m. CT on NBC in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, February 13

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