Texas is One of Four College Football Teams With Top-5 Offense and Defense originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
A primary reason the Texas Longhorns are receiving significant hype this offseason is due to how talented the roster is.
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While many are focusing on quarterback phenom Arch Manning, Texas has several of the top players in the country at their respective positions. Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and pass rusher Colin Simmons are just a couple of names that fit that bill.
When you take into account the talent and depth at each position, the Longhorns easily boast one of the best rosters in the country. According to PFF, Texas is one of only four schools to have a top-five offense (No. 3) and top-five defense (No. 2) this season. Alabama, Clemson, and Penn State are the other three programs.
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With so much hype surrounding the offensive playmakers for Texas this season it’s easy to overlook the defensive side. However, it looks to be the strength of this team. The Longhorns have the No. 1 secondary led by safety Michael Taaffe and cornerback Malik Muhammad, while Hill and Simmons are returning All-Americans.
One of Texas’ few weaknesses last season was the special teams unit. Head coach Steve Sarkisian improved in that area this offseason by signing kicker Mason Shipley and punter Jack Boumeester.
All that’s left is for the Longhorns to go out and prove they’re one of the best teams in the country.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
