Arch Manning and the Longhorns opened the 2025 season with a 14-7 loss to No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus. Although Texas won nine of its final 11 games, it placed 13th in the final CFP poll and will face No. 18 Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.

Tennessee football recruits will sign revenue-sharing contracts as part of a $13.5 million player payroll. Since July 1, colleges can directly pay players for their name, image and likeness, with negotiations handled by UT's new NIL operations office.

Ohio University has fired football coach Brian Smith for allegedly "engaging in serious professional misconduct," according to a statement from the school Wedne

Texas football safety Michael Taaffe won’t be suiting up for the Longhorns when they play Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31, a team spokesperson confirmed to the American-Statesman on Monday afternoon.

The 2024 season saw Castell register his only sack so far in his career, along with 55 total tackles and nine passes defended throughout the year, with his freshman year in 2023 seeing the Orlando native turn in a career-high 59 total tackles and an additional interception.