Overview

• Texas opens 2025 ranked No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll for the first time in program history
• Longhorns are co-favorites at +550 to win the national title while Manning leads Heisman Trophy odds
• Offensive coaches plan to limit Manning’s rushing attempts and assign short-yardage carries to third-stringer Matthew Caldwell
• Andre Cojoe suffered a feared torn ACL in preseason camp, putting added pressure on a reconfigured offensive line
• Manning’s 95 career pass attempts over two seasons continue to fuel debate about his readiness under center