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Texas Longhorns Struggle Despite Arch Manning's Heisman Hopes

11/19/2025

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Story summary

Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 season with a costly roster and Arch Manning as a Heisman favorite, but they have underperformed.
They posted a standout win over Oklahoma, but remain unlikely to reach the College Football Playoff with a potential 9-3 record.
ESPN's Playoff Predictor puts Texas at 45% and advanced rankings rank them 21st.
By contrast, the Iowa Hawkeyes sit 15th, having faced elite teams more competitively.

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Story summary

Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 season with a costly roster and Arch Manning as a Heisman favorite, but they have underperformed.
They posted a standout win over Oklahoma, but remain unlikely to reach the College Football Playoff with a potential 9-3 record.
ESPN's Playoff Predictor puts Texas at 45% and advanced rankings rank them 21st.
By contrast, the Iowa Hawkeyes sit 15th, having faced elite teams more competitively.