Good & Bad: Texas Ranked No. 5 — But Its Schedule Is an Absolute GAUNTLET | Steve Sarkisian

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel react to Texas landing at No. 5 in the preseason AP Top 25 and explain why the ranking feels fair for a team with legitimate national championship talent. The Longhorns open behind Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Notre Dame, setting up a massive top-five showdown with the Buckeyes in Austin. But with seven ranked opponents—including five inside the top 11—Texas faces one of the most difficult schedules in college football. The guys compare Arch Manning’s situation with fellow contenders CJ Carr and Dante Moore, debate where the true championship tier ends and identify what separates Texas from the teams ranked ahead of it. With proven stars such as Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo, Colin Simmons and Raheem Biles, the talent is undeniable. Now the question is whether the Longhorns can handle the expectations, survive a brutal road schedule and execute well enough to reach the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.