Category: Longhorns Football

Three picks, no answers: Texas completely shuts down Bryce Underwood in 41-27 Citrus Bowl victory

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Texas didn’t just beat Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl — they tamed the Wolverines’ freshman quarterback, erased late-game tension with explosive plays, and stamped a 2025 season that began with lofty expectations but stalled short of the Playoff with an exclamation point. The No. 13 Longhorns …

Which Texas and Michigan players are opting out of the Citrus Bowl — and what it means for the Longhorns' chances

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on December 31 in Orlando, both teams are dealing with the modern reality of college football: opt-outs, transfers, and future planning shaping who actually takes the field in this New Year’s Eve showdown. …

Texas dethrones Ohio State as college sports' most valuable program—and 13 schools are now worth over $1 billion

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The University of Texas at Austin now sits atop college sports in a way that matters as much as any championship: money. According to CNBC’s latest valuation rankings, Texas’ athletic program is worth $1.48 billion, a 16% increase from last year and enough to dethrone Ohio State as the most …

Texas’ 2026 recruiting class is loaded: a deep dive into all 25 Longhorn commits

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Steve Sarkisian’s 2026 recruiting haul for Texas has evolved beyond a group of promising prospects into a strategic roster framework. With 25 commitments secured — featuring elite five-star talents and strategic late additions — the class demonstrates depth at every position and reflects a distinct …

Texas Has a Strong Case for the College Football Playoff

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The College Football Playoff selection committee has an extremely difficult job each year. Throughout the CFP’s history, whether it’s been four teams or 12, there’s often a team that deserves a chance to compete for a championship that doesn’t get it. The committee determines who gets those chances. This year, barring an upset by BYU […] The post Texas Has a Strong Case for the College Football Playoff appeared first on The Lead.

Texas is predicted to beat Arkansas, but it might not be the blowout everyone expects

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Texas enters the weekend as a comfortable double-digit favorite, and most projections say the Longhorns will simply impose their will through superior talent. It’s a safe prediction. It’s also incomplete.Beneath the surface, this matchup carries the fingerprints of a game that could stay closer …

Why Texas’ bye week could decide its playoff fate

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Few teams in America need a break more than the Longhorns. Since September 27, Texas has played more snaps than nearly every program in the country. The team has survived overtime thrillers, top-10 upsets, and comeback wins that have kept its playoff hopes alive. At 7–2 and ranked No. 13 in the …