Entering the season as the top-ranked team typically does not bode well in the national championship race. Not since Alabama hoisted the trophy in 2017 has the preseason No. 1 squad won it all. Before that, USC in 2004 was the most recent team to deliver on expectations. Those are the only two teams this century to accomplish the feat.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning told reporters leading into the OSU game that he's not concerned about the Longhorns having a target on their backs.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has landed himself a massive prediction heading into the college football season.