The Texas Longhorns have dropped to the No. 7 spot in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll after a road loss to Ohio State, ending their brief stay atop the national rankings. Texas, which entered the 2025 season ranked No. 1, now faces its biggest test of character following the disappointing defeat.
Meanwhile, Ohio State’s victory propelled the Buckeyes to the No. 1 seed in this week’s poll, marking a shakeup at the top of college football’s pecking order. The Longhorns will look to regroup as the season continues, while Ohio State seeks to solidify its lead in the rankings with a statement win.
The Longhorns will look to bounce back when they host the San Jose State Spartans at home. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian called the Spartans “dangerous” and expects the team to throw over 50 times on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns are favorites to win.
“We saw some real flashes and glimpses of the type of player that he’s going to become here,” Sarkisian said following the loss at Ohio State.
Steve Sarkisian is remaining optimistic about his quarterback, Arch Manning.
“Sure, he’s going to watch the tape and say ‘man, I wish this. I wish that.’ That’s the life of a competitor, but I think there’s a lot to hold onto of what the future is going to look like for Arch Manning here.”
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