The Longhorn Republic

The season is finally here, with the No. 1 Texas Longhorns travelling to Columbus to take on the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the marquee non-conference matchup of the season.

Both teams look vastly different than they did when they squared off during the CFP last season, with both teams replacing 13 of 22 starters from last year's squads. What matchups are we watching closely, and what do we think Texas needs to do to come away with a win?

We've officially reached game week, meaning it's time for us to predict the season for the Texas Longhorns.

Coming off of an appearance in the SEC Championship game and a CFP Semifinal appearance, the Longhorns are reloading in a major way. What do we expect from the team and who will be the leaders when it's all said and done?

The Texas Longhorns are one week away from kicking off, which means we have reached the final week of our summer preview series.

Texas kicks off the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes, one of the marquee non-conference matchups of the season and a rematch of last year's CFP semifinal. Both teams once again have high hopes with a bunch of new faces on the offensive side of the ball.

What do we expect from those squads as the two teams face off?

As we approach the first weekend of college football, we dive in on a group that will have a ton to say how far the Texas Longhorns go this year.

They are replacing two early draft picks in the secondary, but come loaded with talent and hope to repeat as one of the elite units in the country. They are truly embracing positionless football in the secondary, thanks in part to the efforts of the new members of the defensive coaching staff.

As the season rapidly approaches, so does the end of our season preview series. It's time for San Jose State, the second week of the season and the second-toughest non-conference game of the season.

They were one of the top G5 defenses a year ago, but like most G5 teams saw their roster decimated by transfers. How will the stack up in 2025 as Texas tries to find its footing and avoid a letdown after Ohio State?

The Texas Longhorns boast one of the most talented groups of linebackers in the country, several of whom are looking to make a splash both for the team and to position themselves for the NFL.

Anthony Hill leads the charge, but with a room six deep that is the envy of most in the country, expect Pete Kwiatkowski to mix things up and have fun with his scheme.

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are just a few weeks away from starting the 2025 season, meaning we are into the non-conference portion of our previews.

UTEP is in the second year of a new coach, with new coordinators on both sides of the ball, hoping to improve on 3-9 from a year ago. What do the Miners look like with all of the new talent and coaching in the Sun Bowl?

We have officially moved onto the defense, with the Texas Longhorns defensive line once again looking to reload after losing an elite pair to the NFL.

Pete Kwiatkowski and Kenny Baker added a ton of talent from the portal to man the interior, while LaAllen Clark leads one of the deepest homegrown units in the country. What advantages does this afford Texas heading into a year where expectations are high?

With just a month left before the season, our season preview series reaches the non-conference schedule, starting with the Sam Houston Bearkats.

SHSU is coming off one of the most successful seasons in school history, the Bearkats are in rebuild mode, with a new head coach and 50 new players via the transfer portal. What are the expectations in the first year under Phil Longo with an entirely rebuilt roster?

Our self-scouting continues as we take a dive into the Texas Longhorns' offensive line.

Texas lost the majority of its production from a year ago, replacing both tackles, a guard and a center -- all of which are now on NFL rosters. The remaining players are talented, but have yet to live up to their full potential, as they try to gel with a group of relatively inexperienced, yet talented newcomers.