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Texas Aims for SEC Redemption Under New Coach

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Texas is No. 9 in the SEC preseason poll after finishing tied for 14th last season.
New head coach Sean Miller has signed five transfers and three freshmen to boost the program.
No Texas players made the preseason All-SEC teams.
Texas will face Florida and Kentucky.
South Carolina is predicted to finish last in the conference after a poor previous season, and the season begins on November 3.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, Texas A&M University joined the Southeastern Conference (SEC), marking a significant shift in college athletics. This expansion, initiated on September 25, 2011, increased the SEC's membership to 14 teams, enhancing competition and visibility. The move followed tensions in the Big 12 Conference, particularly due to the launch of the Longhorn Network, which prompted A&M's departure and reshaped recruitment strategies in the SEC.

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Story summary

Texas is No. 9 in the SEC preseason poll after finishing tied for 14th last season.
New head coach Sean Miller has signed five transfers and three freshmen to boost the program.
No Texas players made the preseason All-SEC teams.
Texas will face Florida and Kentucky.
South Carolina is predicted to finish last in the conference after a poor previous season, and the season begins on November 3.

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