The college football season is nearly here. The Texas Longhorns will open their 2026 campaign against Texas State on Saturday, September 5th. Before kickoff and fall camp, fans can see their Longhorns at SEC Media Days on July 23rd in Tampa, Florida.
The Texas Longhorns head into the 2026 season with major championship expectations both in the SEC and nationally, and for good reason, as the Longhorns roll into the year undoubtedly with one of the best rosters in the country.
Steve Sarkisian's sixth year as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns kicks off in just under two months, and as is usually the case, the Burnt Orange are expected to be in the national championship picture, especially after last year's three-loss campaign didn't allow any playoff contention for the team.
The 2026 expectations for the Texas Longhorns are lofty, and after failing to reach the College Football Playoff last season, the pressure is on for the program to complete its quest of bringing a national championship back to Austin.
The Manning family is football royalty, and Marshall Manning is certainly hoping that he's not the exception.
The Texas Longhorns are less than two months away from kicking off their 2026 season against the Texas State Bobcats. Excitement is growing around the country as the season gets closer and closer.
The Texas Longhorns come into 2026 with a standard to win a lot of games. Plain and simple. Texas attacked the transfer portal, supplementing their talented roster with external additions.
When the season officially ended for the Texas Longhorns, Jim Schlossnagle and his staff wasted no time looking ahead to the 2027 campaign. They knew that several key pieces from the run to Omaha would be departing in the MLB Draft.
The Texas Longhorns will be littered with star talent this season. Steve Sarkisian did an excellent job of retaining some of their top players while also making significant additions through the transfer portal.
The Texas Longhorns are looking to end the 2027 recruiting cycle with some major fireworks at the wide receiver position. Already holding a commitment from five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, who remains a potential flip candidate, Texas is also heavily pursuing Monshun Sales.
The 2026 Texas Longhorn team has a chance to be a tremendous group. A recent AI simulation predicts an aggressive national title run. The Texas Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns are entering one of the biggest seasons in program history this fall, and for good reason. Texas has arguably one of the most talented rosters in the country and are looking to win a national title, but before September arrives, it's time to talk ball in July.
The Texas Longhorns get ready for what will be an important 2026 season as they head into the year surrounded by plenty of outside noise and sky-high expectations to be one of the top teams not just in the SEC but in the country.
The Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 season with more expectations than any team has had to deal with in recent memory. Many among the media were ready to crown the team and quarterback Arch Manning before they even played one game.
The Texas Longhorns’ first No. 1-ranked 2025 recruiting class is still waiting to make its official mark on the program. That mark could come as soon as this coming season, as one player in particular figures to be an important player for the Longhorns’ defense.
The Texas Longhorns have a critical season on deck, with sky-high expectations of returning a national championship back to Austin for the first time in over 20 seasons.
Fall camp is getting closer and closer for the Texas Longhorns football program. The 2026 season may be one of the most anticipated seasons in the program's history.
Herman, 51, is the former head coach of the Houston Cougars, Texas Longhorns and Florida Atlantic Owls.
The Texas Longhorns and head coach Steve Sarkisian have had a busy offseason ever since securing their 41-27 win in the Citrus Bowl over the Michigan Wolverines.
The Texas Longhorn defense should be very good in 2026. There is one position, however, that has some major question marks. The Texas Longhorns hired Will Muschamp as their new defensive coordinator this offseason, and head coach Steve Sarkisian’s defense returns significant talent on that side of the football.
The Texas Longhorns clearly believe the saying that it runs in the family.
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.
The Tigers now have 15 commitments, and Kiffin's inaugural class in Baton Rouge is ranked in the top 15 nationally.
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.
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.
Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are on the board for 2028, and they've gotten there in fashion. Texas' first 2028 commitment is a big one.
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