One of the Texas Longhorns' top commits of the 2026 recruiting class leads their high school team to a big-time comeback in their season opener.

The Texas Longhorns made it to the final four of the 2024-25 College Football Playoffs last season before falling in a hailstorm of big plays that went the way

One of the biggest changes comes at the quarterback position. Arch Manning is the new starter for Texas following the departure of Quinn Ewers to the NFL. Looking at both sides of the football, the Longhorns have what it takes to be a championship team. However, they will need to prove it week in and week out.

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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.

The Texas Longhorns will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to open their season against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff Semifinal rematch on Aug.

Texas A&M football's tight end room struggled in 2024. With new additions and a revamped offensive unit, the group expects a big jump this year.