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Texas makes history in preseason poll

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Texas makes history with No. 1 ranking in preseason college football poll

Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024.

There's some history in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll with Texas taking the No. 1 ranking to start the college football season for the first time.

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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass as Tennessee defensive back Rickey Gibson III (1) defends during the first half of their College Football Playoff game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The Top 25 in the preseason US LBM coaches poll is full of teams hoping to contend for playoff spots. Season outlooks for each team in the rankings.

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian watches his team's game against Texas-San Antonio at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

How Steve Sarkisian rebuilt Texas to get Longhorns back to No. 1

In four years, Steve Sarkisian has turned Texas around, and now the Longhorns are No. 1 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. How did they get here?

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Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (18) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Browns add former Pro Bowl QB to depth chart

One of the more crowded quarterback competitions in the NFL got another arm added to the mix on Monday.

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Can preseason No. 1 Texas finish first? See what history says

More than three decades of history suggest Texas should be wary of its No. 1 ranking in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll.

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Fan accused of throwing sex toy on WNBA court faces multiple charges

A 23-year-old man was arrested and booked on multiple charges after he allegedly threw a sex toy on the court during a Valkyries-Dream WNBA game.

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Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes (2) carries the ball during the first half against Mississippi during their game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

The five biggest snubs in the preseason college football poll

The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll is out with its 25 teams in the rankings, but some teams notably missed out. We look at the five biggest snubs.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jaguars release depth chart, provide insight on Travis Hunter position

The Jaguars appear ready to hand Travis Hunter a starting role on offense. He might have to battle for one on defense.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Texas-San Antonio at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Arch Manning expectations have Texas at No. 1. Are we sure he is ready?

Are we sure Arch Maning is ready for the expectations that have Texas at No. 1 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll? We'll find out this year.

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Illinois football coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half of his team's game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium.

Put respect on Illinois, the next College Football Playoff party crasher

To understand Illinois football's rise, you must embrace Bret Bielema's swagger. This job, and place, suit him. And his team is ready to make history.

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