Texas Longhorns start 2026 season ranked No. 4 in SEC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 5 in the AP Top 25 ahead of the 2026 college football season, which begins in two weeks. Defending SEC champions Georgia are positioned as favorites at No. 3 in both polls, while nine teams from the SEC feature in the preseason Top 25. Texas A&M Aggies hold the No. 8 spot and the Oklahoma Sooners are No. 10 in the AP rankings. With a challenging schedule, Texas seeks to compete against Georgia and other SEC rivals for the conference title.
- •Texas ranked No. 4 in Coaches Poll, No. 5 in AP Top 25
- •Georgia sits at No. 3 as defending SEC champions
- •Nine SEC teams are included in the preseason Top 25
- •Texas A&M and Oklahoma ranked No. 8 and No. 10 respectively
- •Season starts in two weeks with significant matchups ahead
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Preseason SEC Power Rankings: Who will win the conference?
"Our fall power rankings are out and there's been some movement since spring. Where do the Longhorns fit with a tough schedule and high expectations?
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