The Longhorns are the ninth-ranked team in the projections and are being predicted to finish with a record of 9-3. Two SEC teams — Georgia and Alabama — are ranked ahead of Texas, and the Longhorns are only being given a 64 percent chance of making the College Football Playoff.

What is one good word to describe the buildup to the 2024 football season? Let's discuss that topic in the newest Longhorn Confidential podcast.

One of the fiercest college football rivalries in history is returning to the Texas state capital of Austin in the last week of November, the Lone Star Showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies.

It's the Clemson Tigers vs. the world in the ACC once again this year, though the Miami Hurricanes and SMU Mustangs also enter the season with legitimate playoff aspirations and a prominent spot in the preseason AP poll.

Dykes says he's excited about the guys TCU will bring back on the offensive line. Mentioned Ryan Hughes and Cade Bennett by name. Samir Camacho is another young OL that earned some praise from Dykes earlier this season.

Texas starts the season ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history and a betting favorite to win the national championship. Arch Manning takes over at quarterback and is just about everyone’s early favorite for the Heisman Trophy.