Top-Ranked Texas Football in Preseason AP Survey, Led by Arch Manning
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for an exciting 2025 college football season, aiming to break through and capture their first national championship trophy in the modern College Football Playoff era. After reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals in both 2023 and 2024 seasons, the Longhorns are determined to go one step further and claim the title.
Texas has been ranked No. 1 in the preseason Coaches Poll for the first time in their history, reflecting the elevated expectations and program momentum under coach Steve Sarkisian. This ranking follows sustained improvements since 2021, as the Longhorns have reversed a trend of underachieving relative to preseason expectations that had persisted from 1989 to 2023.
The Longhorns will be led by quarterback Arch Manning, who showed his potential during his brief time on the field last season. Manning's running ability was evident, and he demonstrated improved downfield accuracy compared to his high school days. With Manning at the helm, Texas football boasts one of the deepest rosters in the college football landscape.
The 2025 season opener will pit the Longhorns against the reigning champion Ohio State Buckeyes. This game will be a rematch of last year's playoff matchup, providing a challenging test for the team. The location for the match has not been specified, but it is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET on August 30.
The Longhorns find themselves in a strong position in the AP Poll, ranked number one overall. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes are ranked after the Penn State Nittany Lions, who are in turn ranked behind the Clemson Tigers. The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked after the Tigers in the AP Poll.
Historically, Texas has won four national championships, including titles in 1963 and 1969, and their legendary undefeated 2005 season crowned them champions with a 13-0 record, led by quarterback Vince Young. However, since the start of the College Football Playoff era, they have not yet captured the national title. With their strong preseason rankings, recent playoff experience, and program momentum, the Longhorns are serious contenders on the road to ultimately securing the coveted College Football Playoff national championship trophy.
On3 Sports has ranked Texas as number one, further illustrating the high expectations for the Longhorns in the upcoming season. With a solid foundation built on a strong overall winning tradition, four national titles, and two Heisman Trophy winners, Texas football is well-positioned to make a run at the national championship in 2025.
- The Texas Longhorns, fresh off reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals in two consecutive years, aim to draft the elusive national championship trophy in the upcoming 2025 American-football season, marking their first title in the modern College Football Playoff era.
- As the reigning number one team in the preseason Coaches Poll, the Longhorns roster, led by quarterback Arch Manning, is considered one of the deepest in NCAA Football, providing a compelling case for championship contention.
- Texas' quest for the championship will kickstart with a high-stakes rematch against the reigning champion Ohio State Buckeyes, setting the stage for a potentially historic opening game in their bid to join the ranks of college football's illustrious champions.
