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Arch Manning Leads Texas Longhorns' Playoff Push in 2024
16 Aug
Summary
- Texas Longhorns make CFP semifinals for 2 consecutive seasons
- Longhorns return strong defense, welcome QB Arch Manning
- Sarkisian aims to light up the Tower with a national championship
As of August 16, 2025, the Texas Longhorns are gearing up for the 2024 college football season with lofty expectations. The team has reached the College Football Playoff semifinals in each of the past two seasons, and they are poised to make another deep postseason run.
The Longhorns' success is largely due to their impressive roster, which includes a strong defensive unit that was already one of the best in the country last year. Additionally, the team has welcomed the highly touted quarterback Arch Manning, who is set to take over the offense.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian is determined to lead the Longhorns to a national championship, which would be a historic moment for the program. "Getting the Tower lit up and getting a '1' on the Tower is the ultimate (goal)," Sarkisian recently told ESPN's Rece Davis.
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The Longhorns' quest for the top seed in the CFP begins with a challenging opener against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. If Texas can emerge victorious, it would go a long way in securing the No. 1 seed and a spot in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinals.
Regardless of their seeding, the Longhorns' sole focus is on bringing home the national title and lighting up the Tower with a '1' – a feat that has eluded the program in recent years despite their success in other sports.
