Texas college football rankings: It's a new season and Longhorns have early edge over Aggies
It was just one week, but Arch Manning and the Longhorns looked solid against Texas State but Ohio State will be the real test
The University of Texas Longhorns kicked off their 2026 football season with an impressive victory over Texas State, defeating the Bobcats 59-7. This early success positions them as the top-ranked team in Texas, with last season's ranking being second. Other notable performances included Texas A&M's dominant 50-0 win over Missouri State, moving them into second place, and Texas Tech's 23-point win against Abilene Christian, which keeps them at the top spot.
Houston and SMU also opened their seasons with wins, securing the fourth and seventh positions, respectively. The remaining teams on the list include Rice, UTSA, Baylor, North Texas, Texas State, Sam Houston, UTEP, and TCU, all with a record of 0-1.
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