Texas Longhorns Reach College Football Playoff Semifinals Under Coach Sarkisian

The Texas Longhorns have a storied college football history, highlighted by their 2005 national championship win over USC, a team considered one of the best of the 21st century due to their dominant scoring and key players like Vince Young. After a period of less success, the program is resurging under coach Steve Sarkisian, with back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances and high hopes for this season with quarterback Arch Manning. The Longhorns will open their 2025 season against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, a program known for its own historic and close games over the last 25 years, including multiple games ranked among the best since 2000. Texas has had notable season-opening games in the past against top-ranked teams, but rarely in the first week of the season, making this upcoming matchup particularly significant. Additionally, broader college football interest includes key non-Texas matchups such as Alabama vs. Georgia and Oregon vs. Penn State, drawing attention to the competitive landscape for the upcoming season. Fans are eager to see if the Longhorns can capitalize on their momentum and contend for a national title once again.