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Former QB Not Happy About Texas Longhorns' Snub in CFP Rankings

Former QB Not Happy About Texas Longhorns' Snub in CFP Rankings

The first College Football Playoff ranking of the 2025 season was released Tuesday night, and as is per usual with these kinds of selections, everybody was in total agreement of the results of the ranking, from the teams involved to the rankings themselves.

Steve Sarkisian News / Sporting News / November 5

Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions programs with 'win or else' mentality

Win or else could doom teams when hiring.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 5
Were the Texas Longhorns Snubbed in First College Football Playoff Rankings?

Were the Texas Longhorns Snubbed in First College Football Playoff Rankings?

The first College Football Playoff rankings are officially here, and not without controversy. Whether it be who is in and who is not, seeding, or issues regarding the number of teams from any given conference, people were bound to be unhappy with the initial rankings.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 5
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From the Texas Longhorns' Loss to Duke

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From the Texas Longhorns' Loss to Duke

Texas men's basketball tipped off its season on Tuesday facing off against No. 6 ranked Duke in a SEC/ACC showdown in Charlottesville. Losing to the Blue Devils 75-60, its not the start to the season the Longhorns envisioned, but it was a closer contest than anticipated, for the most part.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 5
Texas Longhorns Transfers Make Immediate Impact in Loss Against Duke

Texas Longhorns Transfers Make Immediate Impact in Loss Against Duke

The first game for the Texas Longhorns under new head coach Sean Miller likely didn't go the way the Longhorns would've hoped for after falling to the No.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4
3 Takeaways from Texas Longhorns' Loss to Duke in Season Opener

3 Takeaways from Texas Longhorns' Loss to Duke in Season Opener

Texas Longhorns men's basketball opened its season against the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils at the Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday night, and despite winning the rebound battle, the Longhorns dropped their season opener 75-60.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4
Texas Longhorns Fall to Duke in Sean Miller's Debut

Texas Longhorns Fall to Duke in Sean Miller's Debut

The Sean Miller era officially got underway for Texas Longhorns men's basketball in Charlotte on Tuesday night against the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils. It's

Arch Manning News / Yardbarker / November 5
Analyst gives big statement in favor of Arch Manning and Texas

Analyst gives big statement in favor of Arch Manning and Texas

The Texas Longhorns suddenly, once again, look like a College Football Playoff contender, but they've had to work for everything they've gotten this year.

Manning hitting stride at right time for surging No. 20 Texas
Manning completely whiffed on his touchdown celebration
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
Texas Longhorns News / Sporting News / November 4

SEC’s Greg Sankey receives astounding news on Texas, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Oklahoma

Greg Sankey could get seven teams from the SEC into the College Football Playoff this December, with a chance to even get a three-win Texas Longhorns squad in.

Texas Longhorns News / Sporting News / November 4

Texas Football Debuts at No. 11 in First CFP Rankings, Longhorns Sitting as First Team Out of Playoff Picture

The Longhorns learned their fate in the first College Football Playoff selection show rankings.

Texas Longhorns News / Sporting News / November 4

Meet Dailyn Swain, Texas Longhorns transfer with NBA potential

Swain can fill the bucket up.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4
Will Texas Football Find its Way into the First College Football Playoff Rankings?

Will Texas Football Find its Way into the First College Football Playoff Rankings?

Tonight, the College Football Playoff committee will release its first rankings for this season's playoff field. With the news just hours away, five SEC teams are projected to make the 12-team cut, including the Texas Longhorns.

Steve Sarkisian News / The Spun / November 4
Steve Sarkisian Pushing For 3-Loss SEC Team To Make Playoff

Steve Sarkisian Pushing For 3-Loss SEC Team To Make Playoff

Several SEC programs remain in the College Football Playoff hunt, and they could derail each other's chances with marquee conference matchups in the regular season's closing weeks.

Paul Finebaum News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4
Paul Finebaum Makes Another Bold Claim About the Texas Longhorns

Paul Finebaum Makes Another Bold Claim About the Texas Longhorns

Those who follow college football closely might recall the unwavering support that ESPN’s Paul Finebaum gave Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning ahead of the start of the 2025 season.  Well, it seems as if Finebaum is back on board the Manning train, which has been made easier by the recent improvements in the quarterback's quality of play.

Arch Manning News / Sporting News / November 4

Greg McElroy says Arch Manning and Texas can be Playoff spoilers

The Horns hit a key stretch with the hype coming back.

College Basketball (W) News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4
Vic Schaefer Might Have X Factor in One Talented Freshman

Vic Schaefer Might Have X Factor in One Talented Freshman

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team dominated from start to finish in their season opener against the Incarnate Word Cardinals, which was accurately reflected by the final score of 123-51.  For several players who took the court on Monday, this was just another early win against an unranked and outmatched visiting team.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4
Texas Longhorns Making Strides with Major Recruiting Target After Win vs. Vanderbilt

Texas Longhorns Making Strides with Major Recruiting Target After Win vs. Vanderbilt

The Texas Longhorns made a statement over the weekend, knocking off the No. 9 Vanderbilt Commodores, in which, for three quarters, the Longhorns dominated the Commodores, coming away with a 34-31 victory.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 4

Texas Longhorns Five-Star QB Commit Signs Deal with Nike

Texas football commit and five-star quarterback Dia Bell is set to join the Longhorns next season, continuing head coach Steve Sarkisian's track record of recruiting some of the nation's best quarterbacks.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 3
3 Takeaways from Texas Longhorns WBB 72-Point Win Over Incarnate Word

3 Takeaways from Texas Longhorns WBB 72-Point Win Over Incarnate Word

On Monday, the No. 4 Texas Longhorns opened their 2025-26 regular season with a 123-51 victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 3
Texas Longhorns Trample Incarnate Word in Season Opener

Texas Longhorns Trample Incarnate Word in Season Opener

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team majorly outranks the Incarnate Word Cardinals, and Monday’s matchup demonstrated why. In their season opener at the Moody Center, the Longhorns easily overpowered the Cardinals, with the final score reading 123-51.

Steve Sarkisian News / Gridiron Heroics / November 3
Should a 9–3 SEC Team Make the Playoff? Sarkisian’s Answer Raises Eyebrow

Should a 9–3 SEC Team Make the Playoff? Sarkisian’s Answer Raises Eyebrow

Steve Sarkisian didn’t come out and say it directly. The Texas head coach never does when he knows the cameras are rolling and every word gets picked.

Arch Manning News / A to Z Sports / November 3
Since being called a flop, Arch Manning has quietly become one of College Football’s hottest QBs

Since being called a flop, Arch Manning has quietly become one of College Football’s hottest QBs

When The Athletic asked, “Is Arch Manning college football’s first flop?” the post went viral and had the entire sports world weighing in on the fair — and unfair — treatment of the sophomore QB.

Texas Longhorns News / Gridiron Heroics / November 1
'He Might Be Reigniting His Heisman Candidacy': Sean McDonough on Arch Manning’s Latest Performance

'He Might Be Reigniting His Heisman Candidacy': Sean McDonough on Arch Manning’s Latest Performance

The Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning was the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite, a status built on his family name and the hype machine that follows someone whose uncles are Peyton and Eli Manning.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 30
Should Texas roll with backup QB Matthew Caldwell despite positive Arch Manning update?

Should Texas roll with backup QB Matthew Caldwell despite positive Arch Manning update?

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning might be on the fast track to play in Saturday's home game against the Vanderbilt Commodores, but should he?

'They're winning on all three phases': Former player confident in No. 3 Texas A&M's playoff chances
Five schools that could sneak into the College Football Playoff
The 20 greatest football players in Texas Longhorns history
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 29
Five schools that could sneak into the CFP

Five schools that could sneak into the College Football Playoff

A wave of teams ranked in the top 15 of the major polls should be heavily in the CFP at-large conversation, but what about squads that are further down in the polls or not ranked at all?

Former Aggies player is confident in No. 3 Texas A&M's playoff chances
Auburn HC Hugh Freeze explains why he's opened up a QB competition
Texas gets concerning Arch Manning news before matchup vs. Vanderbilt
James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech 
Dabo Swinney may be feeling the heat in wake of LSU firing Brian Kelly
Georgia Tech looking to capitalize on recent Tennessee LB decommitment

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