TLDR: The Texas Football team, under the guidance of head coach Steve Sarkisian entering his fourth year, has achieved its highest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 preseason ranking since 2009, coming in at number four. This ranking marks the seventh time in the last eight years that Texas has been included in the preseason AP Top 25. Additionally, this is their first preseason AP Top 10 ranking since 2019. The 2024 schedule is packed with significant challenges, inclusive of seven home matches and nine games within Texas itself. The Longhorns face formidable competition: six out of their opponents, including the reigning National Champion Michigan and Georgia, participated in major bowl games in the previous season. Four of Texas’ 2024 opponents are also inside the AP preseason Top 25. The Longhorns are set to debut their season on August 31, against Colorado State, at the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, with a nationwide audience tuning in via ESPN.

The Texas Football program, under the leadership of head coach Steve Sarkisian, finds itself at the cusp of the 2024 season with a notable achievement. The team is positioned at number four in the AP Top 25 preseason rankings, a commendation not seen since 2009. This marks their seventh appearance in these preseason rankings over the past eight seasons. This is a testament to Sarkisian’s influence and the Longhorns’ ongoing prowess on the field. With the last Top 10 preseason appearance being in 2019, the expectations set for this season are higher than they’ve been in recent memory.

Looking at their 2024 schedule, Texas is gearing up for a series of critical matchups that could further solidify their standing. The season includes seven home games, and a significant portion of their games are held right within the Texas borders. A challenging calendar awaits them with matches against formidable opponents, two of which are defending National Champion Michigan and Georgia, who both participated in the previous New Year’s Six bowl games. Additionally, their contest with ranked teams like Oklahoma and Texas A&M promises an intense season, testing the Longhorn’s mettle on numerous fronts.

The season opener is set for a 2:30 p.m. showdown on August 31, where Texas will face off against Colorado State at their home ground, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Broadcast live on ESPN, this game is eagerly anticipated by fans and pundits alike, serving as a litmus test for the Longhorns’ potential this year. The support within the stadium’s walls and throughout Texas will surely bolster the team as they embark on what is expected to be a memorable and challenging season ahead.