Technically, Texas is back.
Steve Sarkisian has stacked back-to-back playoff appearances, cementing national relevance for the Longhorns. But in 2025, the conversation shifts from "are they back?" to "can they stay?" With redshirt sophomore QB Arch Manning as the new face of the program, the hype is real, the headlines are loud, but the schedule? Not easy.
This season feels less like a title march and more like a detour through the construction zone with a young quarterback, key roster turnover and little room for error.
Can Texas get to 11 wins?