One Longhorn Makes College Football's 'Freak List' for 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely aware there's a massive college football season opener taking place on Aug. 30 between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ahead of a highly anticipated season where they are already national title favorites with a top Heisman contender in Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns made history with their place at No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25 for Aug. 4.

For the first time in history, Texas football is ranked No. 1 in one of the major preseason polls. The Longhorns sit atop the Preseason Coaches Poll, edging out reigning national champion Ohio State for the No. 1 spot.