Texas holds the top spot in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll released on Monday.
The Longhorns received 28 of the 67 first-place votes. Defending national champion Ohio State is No. 2 after receiving 20 first-place votes and the Buckeyes are followed by No. 3 Penn State, No. 4 Georgia and No. 5 Notre Dame. • Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) • Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) • Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) and quarterback Trey Owens (15) go through drills during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.