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Texas Claims First-Ever No. 1 Spot in Preseason Coaches Poll

A 28–20 split in first-place votes underscores uncertainty before the Longhorns meet the Buckeyes on August 30 at Ohio Stadium

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Mississippi quarterback Austin Simmons (13) dives forward as he is tackled by Middle Tennessee defensive back Rickey Smith (27) during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Texas received 28 of 67 first-place votes and a total of 1,606 points to top the US LBM Coaches Poll for the first time.
  • Ohio State trailed with 20 first-place votes and 1,565 points amid questions over its new quarterback battle and coordinating staff.
  • Penn State (No. 3 with 14 first-place votes), Georgia (No. 4 with three) and Notre Dame (No. 5) complete the poll’s top five.
  • The season opener on August 30 at Ohio Stadium will feature the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in coaches poll history.
  • Oddsmakers favor Ohio State by 2.5 points in the opener, and the AP’s preseason Top 25 is set for release on August 11.