A college football team has an inexperienced quarterback, brand new offensive line and holes throughout the defense, yet, because of names and a logo, the Texas Longhorns are expected by many to be the best team in the country in 2025.
Texas was the No. 1 team in both major preseason polls and its starting quarterback Arch Manning has the greatest Heisman Trophy odds of any player in the country, according to BetMGM. However, the Longhorns, even with the easiest schedule in the SEC, are still destined for an 8-4 2025 season.
Why the Longhorns will underperform in 2025
There's no logic behind this Texas hype other than the logo on a helmet and who's wearing it.