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Texas schools prepare for 2026 college football season challenges and goals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Texas schools prepare for 2026 college football season challenges and goals
Summary

As the 2026 college football season approaches, Texas schools like Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, SMU, and UH face critical questions regarding team performance and playoff prospects. Columnists have debated the teams' potential for the College Football Playoff and individual awards such as the Heisman Trophy. Texas aims for a national title with a strong roster led by Arch Manning, while Texas Tech is noted for its investment in recruiting and its conference positioning. SMU is seen as a potential CFP dark horse due to a favorable schedule, compared to a competitive UH. The season kicks off in just a few weeks, heightening anticipation.

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  • •Texas seeks a national title with Arch Manning leading the team.
  • •Texas Tech is focused on building a competitive roster.
  • •SMU has a favorable schedule that could lead to CFP contention.
  • •UH aims for a strong season after a successful 2025 campaign.
  • •The season begins soon, with key matchups to look out for.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 college football season is full of questions. Here are answers for UT, A&M, Tech, UH and SMU
What they're saying
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From Arch Manning's Heisman chances to Texas Tech's title hopes, four Texas sports columnists debate the biggest questions of 2026.

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