The Longhorns will once again be one of the preseason favorites to win a national championship because of Arch Manning and a re-fortified supporting class that includes a handful of instant impact transfers on both sides of the ball. Head coach Steve Sarkisian also shook up his coaching staff for the first time in his tenure, replacing defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski with Will Muschamp.
On my tour around the state building the 2026 summer magazine, I stopped by the Forty Acres to sit down with Sarkisian to discuss the new nine-game SEC schedule, what impressed him most about Manning, why he made the change at DC, and why he believes this roster has a chance to win it all.