SEC · 2026

Texas

2025 record 10–3 6–2 conference
Postseason Citrus Bowl W 41–27 vs Michigan
Head coach Steve Sarkisian
Scheme Pro Spread / Multiple 4-2-5
Conference
A

Co-favorite on FanDuel, Manning + Coleman/Smothers portal juice

Portal
B+

Portal #3

Depth
B+

Two-deeps with a 12-sack JACK and portal LB production

Market odds

To Win SEC
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 9.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #2 47 commits · 351.56 pts
Portal #3 22 commits· avg 88.59

Roster notes

Leading story

Arch Manning returns at QB1 with portal RB/WR juice (Smothers / Coleman)

Offense

RB Hollywood Smothers; WR Cam Coleman / Ryan Wingo / Emmett Mosley V; TE Spencer Shannon / Emaree Winston. OL: Trevor Goosby / Laurence Seymore / Connor Robertson / Brandon Baker / Melvin Siani

Defense

Lance Jackson / Ian Geffrard / Hero Kanu; Colin Simmons; Rasheem Biles / Ty'Anthony Smith / Brad Spence; Bo Mascoe / Jelani McDonald / Xavier Filsaime / Kade Phillips / Graceson Littleton

Key offense

  1. 01
    Arch Manning QB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 248/404, 3,163 yds, 26 TD, 7 INT
  2. 02
    Cam Coleman WR
    Portal
    • Auburn → Texas
    • 2025: 56 receptions, 708 yds, 5 TD
  3. 03
    Hollywood Smothers RB
    Portal
    • NC State → Texas
    • 2025: 160 carries, 939 yds, 6 rushing TD
    • 37 receptions, 189 yds, 1 TD

Key defense

  1. 01
    Colin Simmons JACK
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 43 tackles, 12.0 sacks, 2 PD
  2. 02
    Rasheem Biles LB
    Portal
    • 2025: 100 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 2 INT, 4 PD in 10 G
  3. 03
    Jelani McDonald S
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 80 tackles, 3 INT, 3 PD