Texas opened the season under the bright lights of Columbus, but the script didn’t go their way. DC Matt Patricia ’s relentless defense rattled Arch Manning . Although the Longhorns had a late shot to tie it, the moment slipped away in a 14–7 defeat. Now, it’s damage control mode in Austin. Given that at Texas, a top-10 recruiting class isn’t enough. It’s now national titles or bust. So, the Longhorns are already back on the trail, chasing elite talent to prove they belong in the yearly contender conversation. And this time, to bolster recruiting, Steve Sarkisian is taking a major leap.
Texas once made a strong push to flip 5-star tackle Kodi Greene from Oregon and chased 5-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson against Florida and LSU. Although the Longhorns swung big, those prize