Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is almost certainly the No. 1 discussion point and most recognizable name among this year’s crop of college football players. But according to ESPN, that does not make him the projected best player in the country.

The preseason accolades have rained down for Texas Longhorns football the past few weeks, as week one of college football approaches. The Longhorns enter the s

Texas is gearing up for a run at the national championship, and the Longhorns' defense will be led by one of the best players in the country.

ESPN Predicts Texas' Postseason Fate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns have their eyes on a third-straight College Football Playoff berth in 2025 under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian has been to the semifinal round in 2023 and 2024 and comes into this season with a 38-17 overall record.

Texas Longhorns football enters the 2025 season with a defense that is expected to be one of the best in the nation. Some players on this defense standout compared to the rest, including two preseason first-team All-American selections, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe.

ESPN recently ranked its top 100 players in college football from the past season, and the Buckeyes had 10 players make the list. More: Texas Longhorns: 5 under-the-radar breakout candidates for ...

AUSTIN — When the Longhorn Network launched in 2011, the 20-year, $300 million partnership with ESPN set up Texas with its own 24-hour television showcase that sent shock waves across college ...

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.