Texas takes the No. 1 ranking into its SEC debut at home against Mississippi State
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s going to be amazing.” Steve Sarkisian was just about to start his first season as Texas coach when the deal was struck and the move itself was still years away. “What an unbelievable opportunity for us to see how we’re gonna respond.” Texas quarterbacks Ewers or Manning? “For Mike, it’s about focusing really small, taking great care of the football.” Texas defense The Longhorns’ gunslinging quarterbacks have snatched all the attention, but the defense has smothered its first four opponents. “I think that we’ve got a team full of guys that are selfless.” Run game Texas running back Jaydon Blue returned from an ankle injury to rush for 124 yards and score four touchdowns last week against Louisiana-Monroe.