Arch Manning and Texas Longhorns Face Grueling College Football Schedule

College football is officially back this weekend with Week 0 featuring eight games on Saturday, though the broader slate expands next week. Powerhouses are set to take the field, including reigning champions Indiana, early favorites Ohio State, and the Texas Longhorns.

The team is anchored by Arch Manning, who is widely projected as the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Texas enters the preseason ranked fifth in the AP poll and faces a demanding schedule ahead.

Out of their 12 regular-season games, the Longhorns will square off against seven opponents currently ranked inside the AP Top 25. Following their opening matchup against Texas State, the schedule features a marquee home showdown against Ohio State and a hostile road trip to Tennessee.

Additional challenges include the annual Red River Rivalry clash against Oklahoma in Dallas, home dates with Florida and Ole Miss, and late-season away battles versus LSU and Texas A&M.