The Longhorns are the ninth-ranked team in the projections and are being predicted to finish with a record of 9-3. Two SEC teams — Georgia and Alabama — are ranked ahead of Texas, and the Longhorns are only being given a 64 percent chance of making the College Football Playoff.

Moore is the No. 2 receiver from the state of Texas in the Rivals Industry Rankings, hailing from Pflugerville. He is also a four-star prospect and the No. 19 receiver in the class.

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo relived Arizona State’s loss to the Texas Longhorns on a recent episode of the St. Brown Podcast, hosted by the NFL’s St. Brown brothers.

Texas ranks 103rd in terms of returning production, with just 29 percent of its offensive players back on the roster. As a result, the team sits at 126th for returning offensive production, which highlights the inexperience Finebaum is referring to.

August 30 is the grand opening of the 2025 college football season (all due respect to Week 0). The Texas Longhorns travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes.

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Maalik Murphy is expected to start for the Oregon State Beavers in Week 1, per On3's Pete Nakos. After spending last season a

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach believes Sarkisian will reach the National Championship Game and beat the Clemson Tigers for its first title since 2005.

The Longhorns currently have the No. 5 class in the country, headlined by the nation's No. 1 overall quarterback recruit, Dia Bell. They also have two other five-star recruits, and a total of three commits who rank as the No. 1 player at their respective positions.