Overview

• An Athletic feature proposed that the Longhorns could become college football’s new Alabama, triggering widespread debate.
• On The Herd, Colin Cowherd likened Texas to USC—praising its style but noting a lack of recent championships—and questioned its toughness.
• He contrasted Texas’s flair with Alabama’s historic physicality and multiple national titles, asking “where are all the natties?” since 2005.
• Texas begins 2025 as the AP preseason No. 1 after back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances but faces scrutiny over roster depth.
• Coach Steve Sarkisian warned that six straight road games to start the season—including at Ohio State and Florida—will be a uniquely challenging proving ground.