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Texas aims for national championship with loaded roster in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:51 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Texas aims for national championship with loaded roster in 2026

Summary

The Texas Longhorns enter the 2026 season with high expectations as they boast a talented roster, including quarterback Arch Manning. Manning is supported by standout receivers Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo, along with new running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown. The Longhorns also have a strong defense featuring Colin Simmons. Texas starts its season against Texas State and will face tough opponents like No. 1 Ohio State and No. 25 Tennessee in the first weeks, making the road to the championship challenging. Head coach Steve Sarkisian's team has the depth and skill, requiring significant results this year.

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By the Numbers

•Texas roster includes Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, and Colin Simmons.
•Longhorns start their season against Texas State on August 31, 2026.
•Texas faces tough opponents in early weeks, including No. 1 Ohio State.
•Expectations are set for a national championship run this season.
•Head coach Steve Sarkisian has built a championship-level program.

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6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Can Texas Finally Get It Done With All This Talent?

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How many more chances does Texas need? The Longhorns enter 2026 with another roster absolutely loaded with talent, and after coming close in recent years, the expectations in Austin shouldn’t be complicated anymore. Win the national championship. It starts with Arch Manning. Now a redshirt junior, Manning has the experience, talent and supporting cast to…
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