Texas Longhorns drop in AP Top 25 amid preseason scrutiny

The AP preseason Top 25 poll has been released ahead of the college football season, with Texas falling to No. 5 after failing to make the College Football Playoff last year. Ohio State improved to No. 2, while Oregon took the second spot. Arch Manning, the Longhorns quarterback, has chosen to return for another season instead of declaring for the NFL Draft. Texas lost 23 players to the transfer portal but made notable acquisitions, including running back Hollywood Smothers and wide receiver Cam Coleman. The Longhorns will face a challenging schedule, including games against Tennessee, Ohio State, and Oklahoma in the upcoming season.

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