Texas Longhorns reach No. 1 in AP poll for third straight season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Texas Longhorns ascended to the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll following a dramatic 24-23 victory over Ohio State on September 12, 2026. This marks the first time since the 1960s that Texas has achieved top ranking for three consecutive seasons. Quarterback Arch Manning led the team with a clutch performance, completing 11 of 15 passes in the fourth quarter. Coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming game against UTSA on September 16, rather than the rankings. Manning echoed this sentiment, stating that the team still has much to prove.
- •Texas ranks No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time since the 1960s.
- •The Longhorns' victory over Ohio State featured a key fourth-quarter performance by Arch Manning.
- •Texas is set to play UTSA on September 16, 2026.
- •The Longhorns have reached No. 1 in the AP poll 13 times in total.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Texas football has now reached No. 1 in 13 different seasons. How UT finished each year
"The Texas Longhorns have reached No. 1 in the AP poll in each of the past 3 seasons and in 13 total years. Here's how they finished in each of those seasons.
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