A 6-1 guard who is averaging 13.2 points per game, Texas freshman Aaliyah Crump has not played since Nov. 19 because of a foot injury. So far this season, UT has dealt with a litany of injuries.

Arch Manning, Christian Clark and Ty'Anthony Smith were a few of the Texas football players who gave their 2026 stock a boost in the Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan.

As for what returns for Texas, the Longhorns will have arguably the best defensive player in the country next year in EDGE Colin Simmons, who posted 13.5 TFLs and 11 sacks in the regular season. There are also building blocks with players like Kanu (if he returns), freshman safety Graceson Littleton and sophomore DT Alex January.

Texas wasn't up to its preseason No. 1 ranking in 2025 and could be a top five team to start 2026 but another top billing is premature.

Texas football superfan Matthew McConaughey was thrilled with Longhorns QB Arch Manning's performance in the Citrus Bowl to end the year. After beating the Michigan Wolverines, Texas Longhorns football superfan Matthew McConaughey was hyped up for Arch Manning's junior season after his Citrus Bowl performance.

In the first quarter, Niblett decided to return a punt in the end zone. However, unlike his key punt return touchdowns against Oklahoma and Mississippi State, Niblett ran into a Michigan defender and the ball was punched out of his hands. The fumble put the Wolverines in excellent field position and they were able to score a touchdown.

The No. 13 Texas Longhorns close out the 2025 season with a roster depleted by opt outs for Wednesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines in Orlando at Camping World Stadium.

The interim defensive coordinator for the Longhorns believes that the team has remained steady despite recent coaching changes.