Summary
The Texas Longhorns football team ended their regular season with a win over Texas A&M but are unlikely to make the College Football Playoff. They are preparing for the future by signing Dia Bell, a highly-rated quarterback for 2026, as a potential successor to Arch Manning. Manning has various options for the coming season, including staying at Texas or entering the NFL draft.
Key Facts
- The Texas Longhorns football team finished the regular season with a record of 9–3.
- They are ranked No. 13 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
- The Longhorns are expected to play in a bowl game later this month or in January.
- Arch Manning completed 61.4% of his passes and threw for 2,942 yards this season.
- Five-star quarterback Dia Bell, ranked No. 4 in the Class of 2026, has committed to Texas.
- Dia Bell was named the 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida.
- Manning has options to stay at Texas, enter the NFL draft, or transfer to another program.
