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Former No. 1 Texas tumbles to unranked ahead of rivalry game with No. 6 Oklahoma

Florida defensive back Sharif Denson (0) puts pressure on Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida defensive back Sharif Denson (0) puts pressure on Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Florida defensive back Sharif Denson (0) puts pressure on Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

By JIM VERTUNO / AP Sports Writer 4 min read

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has troubles.

The preseason No. 1 is now unranked. Preseason Heisman Trophy favorite quarterback Arch Manning has struggled and is taking a beating behind an offensive line that can’t protect him.

Next up: resurgent No. 6 Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl in one of the great rivalries in college football. And the Sooners will be eager for payback after taking a beating in Dallas last season.

After two consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoff, the Longhorns’ season is on the brink at the midway point. The Longhorns (3-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) were beaten by Florida last week and now try to avoid consecutive losses for the first time since 2021.

“There’s no such thing as a championship team without going through some adversity,” said Texas safety Michael Taaffe, who also predicted the Longhorns were about to go on a “crazy run” to put the season back on track.