Texas Longhorns
SEC
8-5 (6-3 conf)
SP+ #7AP #18
Ratings
2022
- SP+
- 23.1 (#7)
- SP+ Offense
- 38.1
- SP+ Defense
- 15.6
- SRS
- 17.1
- FPI
- 19.4
- Elo
- 1900
- Talent
- 887
- Recruiting
- 289 (#5)
Schedule
record 8–5
Schedule
3rd
toughest of 131
Offenses faced
1st
toughest of 131
Defenses faced
28th
toughest of 131
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 131 (easiest).
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsUL Monroe | -15.7 | 52-10 | +42 | W |
| 2 | vsAlabama | +30.3 | 19-20 | -1 | L |
| 3 | vsUTSA | +7.2 | 41-20 | +21 | W |
| 4 | @Texas Tech | +8.5 | 34-37 | -3 | L |
| 5 | vsWest Virginia | +2.4 | 38-20 | +18 | W |
| 6 | NOklahoma | +15.4 | 49-0 | +49 | W |
| 7 | vsIowa State | +5.3 | 24-21 | +3 | W |
| 8 | @Oklahoma State | +11.3 | 34-41 | -7 | L |
| 10 | @Kansas State | +21.4 | 34-27 | +7 | W |
| 11 | vsTCU | +24.3 | 10-17 | -7 | L |
| 12 | @Kansas | +2.9 | 55-14 | +41 | W |
| 13 | vsBaylor | +11.7 | 38-27 | +11 | W |
| 1 ·P | NWashington | +15.7 | 20-27 | -7 | L |
Quarterbacks · 2
2022 · 66
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Quinn Ewers | — | — | — | — |
| QB | 2nd | Hudson Card | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Running Backs · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB | 1st | D.J. Harris | SR | 6'2" | 248 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 1st | Bijan Robinson | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 2nd | Roschon Johnson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Keilan Robinson | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Jonathon Brooks | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 5th | Jaydon Blue | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Savion Red | SR | 5'10" | 233 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Xavier Worthy | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Jordan Whittington | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Casey Cain | SR | 6'3" | 200 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Tarique Milton | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 5th | Brenen Thompson | SR | 5'9" | 170 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Jaden Alexis | SR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Gabe Sulser | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 8th | Troy Omeire | SR | 6'4" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Agiye Hall | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Tight Ends · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Ja'Tavion Sanders | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Jahleel Billingsley | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Gunnar Helm | — | — | — | — |
Offensive Line · 1
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Logan Parr | SR | 6'4" | 318 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Line · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Ovie Oghoufo | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Justice Finkley | SR | 6'2" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Moro Ojomo | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Keondre Coburn | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | T'Vondre Sweat | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | Byron Murphy II | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 5th | Alfred Collins | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Prince Dorbah | SR | 6'2" | 245 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Vernon Broughton | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 8th | Kris Ross | JR | 6'2" | 262 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 9th | J'Mond Tapp | JR | 6'3" | 275 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 10th | Zac Swanson | JR | 6'5" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 11th | Jaray Bledsoe | JR | 6'4" | 315 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Jaylan Ford | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | DeMarvion Overshown | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Barryn Sorrell | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 4th | Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 5th | Jett Bush | — | — | — | ★★ |
| LB | 6th | Devin Richardson | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 7th | David Gbenda | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Morice Blackwell Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Ethan Burke | SR | 6'6" | 259 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 10th | Luke Brockermeyer | — | — | — | — |
Defensive Backs · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | — | Ishmael Ibraheem | JR | 6'0" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Jahdae Barron | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Anthony Cook | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Ryan Watts | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Michael Taaffe | SR | 6'0" | 189 | — |
| DB | 5th | D'Shawn Jamison | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Jaylon Guilbeau | SR | 6'0" | 183 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Terrance Brooks | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Jamier Johnson | SR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| DB | 9th | X'Avion Brice | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 10th | Graham Gillespie | SR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| S | 1st | Jerrin Thompson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Kitan Crawford | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 3rd | J.D. Coffey III | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 4th | Austin Jordan | SR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| S | 5th | Larry Turner-Gooden | JR | 5'11" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Zach Edwards | — | — | — | — |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1st | Isaac Pearson | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| PK | 1st | Bert Auburn | SR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Daniel Trejo | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 3rd | Will Stone | SR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★ |
2022 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
38.185
Off PPA
+0.2889
Pass PPA
+0.3271
Rush PPA
+0.2591
Success
47%86
Explosive
1.2237
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2022 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.28 | +0.11 |
| Passing | +0.32 | +0.20 |
| Rushing | +0.25 | +0.00 |
| 1st Down | +0.14 | -0.10 |
| 2nd Down | +0.34 | +0.05 |
| 3rd Down | +0.48 | +0.50 |
Scoring Trend
2022 · pts/game
PPG For
35.7
PPG Against
21.2
Differential
+14.5
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2022
- Overall
- 8-4
- Home
- 5-2
- Away
- 2-2
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 6-3
- Non-Conference
- 2-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 2-4
- Avg Margin
- +14.5
Situational Splits
2022 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 5-2 | 31.7 | 19.3 |
| Away | 2-2 | 39.3 | 29.8 |
| Neutral | 1-1 | 34.5 | 13.5 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 2-3 | 26.4 | 18.2 |
| Conference | 6-3 | 35.1 | 22.7 |
| Non-conference | 2-2 | 33.0 | 19.3 |
Season History · last 12
3 AP top-10 · 9 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #17 | #1 | 1-0 |
| 2024 | 11-2 | 7-2 | #7 | #1 | 2-1 |
| 2023 | 12-1 | 9-1 | #6 | #3 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 8-4 | 6-3 | #7 | #18 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 5-7 | 3-6 | #48 | #15 | — |
| 2020 | 6-3 | 5-3 | #29 | — | 1-0 |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 5-4 | #26 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 9-4 | 7-3 | #31 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 6-6 | 5-4 | #30 | — | 1-0 |
| 2016 | 5-7 | 3-6 | #36 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5-7 | 4-5 | #62 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6-6 | 5-4 | #37 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
3-2 SU · 3-1 ATS · O3/U1
Betting Profile
2022 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 8-5 |
| ATS | 8-467% |
| Over / Under | 6-6 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 7-4 |
| As underdog | 1-0 |
| Home | 5-2 |
| Away | 2-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #9 · 185 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★240 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #1 | 312 | 5 | 14 | 4 |
| 2024 | #6 | 287 | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| 2023 | #3 | 306 | 4 | 14 | 4 |
| 2022 | #5 | 289 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 2021 | #17 | 237 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
| 2020 | #9 | 271 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
| 2019 | #3 | 288 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | #3 | 300 | 2 | 17 | 9 |
| 2017 | #25 | 218 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2016 | #7 | 281 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #6
Returning prod 57%Departed 43%
Talent composite887.5 #6 / 233
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)26 / 88 / 63
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2022
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
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- Texas adds a commitment from in-state 2027 defensive lineman Jason JohnsonTexas continues to stack talent in its top 10 recruiting class. The latest commitment comes from in-state 2027 defensive lineman Jason Johnson, who declared for the Longhorns over LSU, Houston, Cal, and SMU. Johnson is one of the Lone Star State’s most coveted prospects at the position out of Humble (Texas) Atascocita. As a junior […]TEX39m
- Texas Longhorns now have one of the best defensive classes in the country after landing a player they've pushed hard forThe Texas Longhorns have been recruiting so well as of late, and landing cornerback Montre Jackson is huge.TEX2h
- Texas Longhorns Gaining Edge in Recruitment of 3,500-Yard RB Landen Williams-CallisThe Texas Longhorns are emerging as a serious contender for one of the top running backs in the 2027 recruiting class. Out of Richmond, Texas, Landen Williams-Callis has taken official visits with the Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, Missouri Tigers, Oregon Ducks, SMU Mustangs, Indiana Hoosiers and LSU Tigers.TEX4h
- CBS Sports analyst predicts Texas’s 2026 record, order of finish in SECOne CBS Sports analyst has laid out his expectations for Texas in 2026, Arch Manning's second season as starting QB. The post CBS Sports analyst predicts Texas’s 2026 record, order of finish in SEC appeared first on Saturday Down South.
- Longhorns finally get what they've been pushing hard for in the 2028 recruiting class, and it could be huge for the future of the programThe Texas Longhorns have landed their 2028 recruiting class quarterback in Neimann Lawrence.TEX1d
- Arch Manning's NFL star grandfather laments hype around Texas quarterbackFormer NFL star Archie Manning says people unfairly crowned Arch Manning before he ever played, expressing disappointment at the hype surrounding his start at Texas.
- Peyton Manning picks side before Texas faces Tennessee in 2026 SEC OpenerOne of the college football teams with the highest expectations this season is the Texas Longhorns. Led by quarterback Arch Manning, Texas is widely expected to contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff. However, the Longhorns’ fourth game…
- COMMITMENT: Texas lands four-star CB Montre JacksonTexas Longhorns recruiting hot streak continues with the commitment of four-star CB Montre Jackson.TEX2d
- Texas lands 2027 commitment from 4-star in-state CBTexas adds a blue-chip prospect to its 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from an in-state cornerback. The post Texas lands 2027 commitment from 4-star in-state CB appeared first on Saturday Down South.TEX2d
- Texas continues monster June with eighth blue-chip commitmentJune has brought hundreds of commitments. Texas has landed some of the biggest. Another blue-chip pledge in favor of the Longhorns went public on Saturday as Garland (Texas) Lakeview Centennial four-star cornerback Montre Jackson chose the in-state SEC program over Ole Miss and SMU live on the Rivals YouTube channel. “Texas separated itself by just […]TEX2d
- Texas continues to stockpile talent, adds commitment from 4-star CB Montre JacksonThe Longhorns are one of the hottest teams on the recruiting trail this summer. Texas bolstered its top-10 recruiting class with another key piece on Saturday, as four-star cornerback Montre Jackson declared for the Longhorns on the Rivals YouTube Channel. Texas has been leading the way with the in-state target from Garland (Texas) Lakeview standout […]TEX2d
- Don’t underestimate Steve Sarkisian’s impact at TexasThe SEC has a way of throwing its weight around each recruiting season. The 2026 cycle was no exception. Major recruiting services—247Sports Composite, On3 Industry Rankings, ESPN, and Rivals—consistently cite Texas football’s class as potentially one of the conference’s strongest At No. 7, 247Sports Composite Team Rankings—one of the industry’s most renown systems—ranked the Longhorns’ […]TEX2d
- COMMITMENT: Texas Longhorns land 4-star safety Junior Tu'upoFour-star safety Junior Tu’upo from Alabaster, AL has committed to Texas Longhorns over Alabama, Auburn and Oregon. The DB is UT's 18th 2027 pledge.TEX3d
- Texas took the lead early, and never looked back: 4-star safety Junior Tu’upo is a LonghornSteve Sarkisian and Texas continue to stack talent in the 2027 class. Four-star safety Junior Tu’upo, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound standout from Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson, announced his commitment to the Longhorns over Alabama, Auburn and Oregon, giving Texas its 18th pledge of the cycle. Ranked as the No. 22 safety and No. 254 overall prospect in […]TEX3d
- Easiest Way Silverfield Can Win Hearts of Fanbase, Inject Juice Into Texas Rivalry AgainArkansas' rivalry with Texas is always special.TEX3d
- Texas picks up commitment from 4-star 2028 QBTexas wins a big-time recruiting battle, landing a commitment from one of the top quartebacks in the Class of 2028. The post Texas picks up commitment from 4-star 2028 QB appeared first on Saturday Down South.TEX4d
- Texas gains commitment from '28 QB prospect Neimann LawrenceNeimann Lawrence, ESPN's No. 2 dual-threat passer in the 2028 cycle, announced his commitment to Texas on Thursday night, choosing the Longhorns over Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.TEX4d
- Texas Tops List Of College Football's Most Talented Teams In 2026One analyst believes that the Texas Longhorns can finally reach the top of the mountain.TEX4d
- Texas star linebacker Colin Simmons named No. 1 EDGE by EA CFB '27Texas Longhorns star Colin Simmons has been ranked as the top-rated edge rusher in EA Sports' College Football 27.