Texas Named Biggest Threat to SEC Powerhouse for Elite College Football Prospect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns are attempting to win the race for one of the top prospects at his position in the 2027 class.

The No. 1 Longhorns are trying to solidify the elite status that comes from churning out national title contenders on a yearly basis.

For the first time in history, Texas football is ranked No. 1 in one of the major preseason polls. The Longhorns sit atop the Preseason Coaches Poll, edging out reigning national champion Ohio State for the No. 1 spot.

ESPN "College GameDay" host Rece Davis is also a voter in the AP Poll. Davis recently ranked the top 25 college football teams in the country on his AP Poll ballot.

Colin Simmons, the talented edge rusher from Texas, was given the 2024 Shaun Alexander National Freshman of the Year award. It was a tad controversial at the time, but the merits are certainly true: The Longhorns have a remarkably talented pass-rusher that is going to be a problem for any team they play.

TEXAS LONGHORNS AND THE REST OF THE PRESEASON AP TOP 25. The eyes of Texas -- and the AP poll voters -- are upon them: The Texas Longhorns are No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for

Each year, the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year award goes out to the most outstanding person and player of Polynesian descent. The recipient must

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning arguably has the most pressure and highest expectations of any college football player in history. Manning is entering his first year as the full-time starter under center for the Longhorns and many national media networks are projecting him to earn college football’s highest accolades in 2025.