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Can Texas Longhorns live up to the preseason hype in 2026?

Texas has been in this exact situation before. The Longhorns opened 2025 as the AP preseason No. 1 team for the first time in the team’s history, built around quarterback Arch Manning’s potential and then finished 9-3 without a visit to the College Football Playoff.

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The Biggest Question Texas Still Has Before Fall Camp

The start of the 2026 season is now under two months away as the Texas Longhorns get set for a year where they will be projected to be one of the top teams in the country by many Texas fans and college football analysts alike.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 8

Three Bold Texas Longhorns Predictions That Could Look Brilliant by November

Football season is steadily approaching, and by now the outlandish takes centered on the Texas Longhorns' upcoming year are climbing. Texas is still facing the previous stakes and expectations that it encountered going into the 2025-26 season: Quarterback Arch Manning is a frontrunner for both the Heisman and going No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 8

How Texas Can Raise Its Defensive Ceiling in 2026

As the long summer days pass by, the excitement is building for the 2026 Texas Longhorns. Few programs face more pressure than Steve Sarkisian's group, but the talent is there to reach the heights that are expected.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 8

The Texas Stars NFL Scouts Are Watching Closely Entering 2026

The Texas Longhorns are primed for big things in 2026 after a disappointing 10-3 season in 2025 led to them bringing in the third-best transfer portal class in the country.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 7

Texas Longhorns Offensive Duo Could Very Well Be Best in the Nation in 2026

The Texas Longhorns football program has reached the worst month on the calendar. July seems to last an eternity, but in reality, it goes by rather quickly.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 7

Texas Longhorns CB Helping Recruit No. 1 WR Monshun Sales

The Texas Longhorns have had a busy offseason on the 2027 recruiting trail that’s featured some massive commitments and some notable losses. However,

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

Can Texas Avoid the Same Fate as Its Last Preseason Title Contender

Lofty goals often come with lofty expectations — it's not a new concept that swirls around the Texas Longhorns program in the months leading up to every

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

The One Decision That Could Define Steve Sarkisian's 2026 Season

The Texas Longhorns will enter next season with heightened expectations following an impressive offseason. Many foresee Steve Sarkisian's roster as one of the best since he took over the program.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

5 Texas Longhorns With the Most to Gain During Fall Camp

The Texas Longhorns are now steadfast and focused on the start of the 2026 season, where they are predicted to be one of the top teams in the country and, by many, a top contender to play for a national championship at the end of the season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

The One Position That Could Keep Texas From Winning a National Championship

The Texas Longhorns flexed the true might of their resources this offseason, retaining sure-fire NFL draft picks like Arch Manning and Trevor Goosby and bringing in the No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Texas Football: Ranking the 5 Toughest Games for the Longhorns in 2026

Expectations are high for the Texas Longhorns entering the 2026 college football season. After opening ‘25 as one of the favorites to win the national title, coach Steve Sarkisian’s team fell short of the College Football Playoff with nine victories in the regular season.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Texas football fans just got the offseason sign they were hoping they weren’t going to see

Texas Longhorns fans may have just received a bad sign as the program looks to hold on to 2027 five-star wide receiver Easton Royal. The Texas Longhorns are currently in the midst of a recruiting battle for 2027 five-star wide receiver Easton Royal.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

Texas Longhorns Own Five of PFF's Top-50 Best Players in College Football

Some will undoubtedly roll their eyes when people say the Texas Longhorns have one of the most talented rosters in college football. Yet, this year as

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

The 1 Thing Texas Fans Need To Know About 5-Star OL Ismael Camara

Texas has climbed into Rivals’ top five teams in the 2027 recruiting class after adding commitments from four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard and five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

Where Texas Ranks After Ismael Camara's Commitment

After a blockbuster commitment from five-star offensive tackle Ismael Camara, the Texas Longhorns' recruiting class of 2027 commits features some of the most highly sought athletes of this year's incoming freshman class.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 6

Texas Has One Position Group Facing More Pressure Than Any Other

The Texas Longhorns have their eyes focused ahead, looking to flush the result of last season, where the program failed to reach the College Football Playoff despite beginning the year as the preseason No.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 5

The One Trait Every Great Steve Sarkisian Team Has Shared

The Texas Longhorns head into the 2026 season looking to make up for missing the College Football Playoff for the first time in three seasons after making it to the College Football Playoff in back-to-back seasons.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Texas Longhorns just put themselves in an insanely good position after landing one of the very best players in the country

The Texas Longhorns have a very good 2027 recruiting class, especially after landing Ismeal The Texas Longhorns added one of the best players in the 2027 recruiting class, landing five-star interior offensive lineman Ismael Camara.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Oklahoma Football: 2026 Sooners Season Preview and Prediction

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables is in a safer situation than a year ago thanks to the playoff appearance. Building off that, the Sooners need the offense to take a step forward under quarterback John Mateer’s guidance and the defense to remain close to last year’s levels.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

The Tigers now have 15 commitments, and Kiffin's inaugural class in Baton Rouge is ranked in the top 15 nationally.

Archie Manning complains about 'unfair' expectations for Arch

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / June 29

Texas beats out LSU, Houston, Cal, and SMU for in-state DL Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson had multiple options when it came down to choosing where he wanted to play college football. With over 20 offers, Johnson had offers from all over.

Steve Sarkisian and Texas beat out Michigan and others for first 2028 commitment

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

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Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Texas Longhorns now have one of the best defensive classes in the country after landing a player they’ve pushed hard for

The Texas Longhorns have been recruiting so well as of late, and landing cornerback Montre Jackson is huge. The Texas Longhorns added another key piece to their 2027 recruiting class by landing four-star cornerback Montre Jackson.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / June 27

Manning avoiding Heisman talk, but hype continues after Manning Passing Academy

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

Even after the Texas Longhorns quarterback struggled to meet unrealistic expectations in his first season as a full-time starter, the Arch Manning hype train is rolling again.

Texas beats out Penn State, UCLA and Oregon for OL recruit

Steve Sarkisian, Texas beat out Michigan, others for 2028 commitment

Josh Heupel, Tennessee part ways with $2M transfer

How far away are the Gamecocks really from College Football Playoff?

Former LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

Another football league slams the door shut on Brendan Sorsby