The Sam Houston Bearkats lost head coach K.C. Keeler to the Temple Owls and replaced him with Phil Longo — talk about a downgrade.
UTEP Miners head coach Scotty Walden’s team should be much improved in 2025 — there isn’t much room to fall from a 3-9 record in 2024.
QB Walker Eget should be in sole possession of the starting spot after splitting time with Emmett Brown, but without star pass catchers Nick Nash and Justin Lockhart on the outside, don’t expect much resistance from the Spartans.
The Longhorns throttled the Wildcats 31-14 last season (just their second all-time meeting), but 2025’s contest will likely be even more one-sided.
Whether it’s Blake Shapen or Florida State transfer Luke Kromenhoek under center, the Mississippi State Bulldogs will struggle to move the ball against EDGE Colin Simmons, LB Anthony Hill Jr., and CB Malik Muhammad.
QB Taylen Green and RB Braylen Russell are back. The WR room was completely remodeled. But is that enough to upset the Longhorns, who hold a 57-23 all-time series advantage over the Razorbacks?
As long as Diego Pavia is under center, the Vanderbilt Commodores will be in every game they play. Case in point: the Longhorns narrowly defeated the ‘Dores 27-24 last season.
DJ Lagway vs. Arch Manning? That’s the five-star bout legends are made of. Billy Napier has placed his job on Lagway’s shoulder, and the dual-threat lived up to the pressure to end last season.
Red. River. Showdown. There are few rivalries that mirror Texas-Oklahoma’s aura, and it only means more now that it’s in the SEC.
One of the Bulldogs' true regular-season tests will come against the Longhorns in mid-November, but it’s also a test for Manning. Will he crumble under the pressure and continue to build on his legacy — one separate from the family name?
Last year was Texas’ first rematch with the Texas A&M Aggies since 2011. Round 2 will be even sweeter, as it will be played in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Fresh off of a national championship, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a real shot at breaking Georgia’s record for most players drafted. However, that also means they will suffer major turnover this offseason.
