No. 8 Texas squares off against Sam Houston

Sam Houston (0-3) at No. 8 Texas (2-1), Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. EDT.

Auburn-Oklahoma, quarterbacks who haven't lived up to the hype, plus quotes

Ahead of Week 4, we take a look at big conference matchups, quarterbacks who have room to grow, plus quotes.

Who has the most field goals in a college football season?

Billy Bennett completed the most field goals in a single college football season in 2003. Check out the list for more top performers.

What's wrong with Arch Manning's mechanics?

Jordan Rodgers advocates for Arch Manning to return to his fundamentals to improve his throwing.

Reason for Concern: What's going wrong with Florida and Texas?

The SEC Now crew examines why two of the league's seemingly most talented teams - the Gators and Longhorns - are struggling early, and what fixes could get them back on track.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 3

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Texas QB Arch Manning promises to improve amid struggles

Texas quarterback Arch Manning says he and the team will play better as the 8th-ranked Longhorns prepare for their final game before their SEC schedule starts.

Heather Dinich discusses playoff paths for top SEC team

ESPN college football analyst Dinich joins The Paul Finebaum Show and outlines the paths that multiple SEC teams have to navigate to earn positions in the College Football Playoffs.

Steve Sarkisan lists what No. 8 Texas needs to improve on from Week 3

Sarkisan wants his Longhorns to clean up their play, focusing on penalties, coverages and helping Arch Manning progress as they prepare for their matchup with Sam Houston.

Finebaum: Why wouldn't you boo Arch Manning the way he's been playing?

Paul Finebaum joins "First Take" to discuss Texas fans booing Arch Manning in the first half of the Longhorns' win vs. UTEP.

Stephen A. calls out 'alarming' Arch Manning performances

Stephen A. Smith rips into Arch Manning's performances this season for Texas, calling the boos completely justified.

College football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 3?

Now that Week 3 has come to an end, who are the early breakout players for the teams in our Top 25?

McCarthy vs. Penix Jr., Lawrence vs. Burrow: NFL Week 2 features two CFP title game QB rematches

Joe Burrow vs. Trevor Lawrence and J.J. McCarthy vs. Michael Penix Jr. are the latest NFL rematches of quarterbacks who once met in a college football national title game.

Texas A&M surges to No. 10 in AP Top 25 college football poll

Texas A&M surged into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, while Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and USC all made their 2025 poll debuts.

AP college football Week 3 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 3.

College Football Playoff, bowl projections following Week 3

While Clemson and Notre Dame fell, LSU, Texas A&M and other top teams strengthened their standing.

Arch Manning says he must play better after boos from Texas fans

Arch Manning, who was booed by Texas fans Saturday, said he must play better for the Longhorns to be a title contender.

Texas RB CJ Baxter injured on first play, ruled out vs. UTEP

Texas running back CJ Baxter, the Longhorns' leading rusher, was injured on the first play of the game against UTEP and is not expected to return.

Highlight: No. 7 Texas' defense dominates in win over UTEP

The Longhorns' defense forces a slew of turnovers as they earn a three possession win against the Miners, 27-10.

College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field

Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 3.

Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 3

We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 3.

Manning runs for 2 touchdowns but struggles again in passing game as No. 7 Texas beats UTEP 27-10

— Arch Manning had two first-half touchdown runs while struggling through another poor passing game in No. 7 Texas' 27-10 victory over UTEP on Saturday.

UTEP Miners vs. Texas Longhorns: Full Highlights

UTEP Miners vs. Texas Longhorns: Full Highlights

Steve Sarkisian says Texas passing game needs to improve

Sarkisian discusses Arch Manning's performance along with the offensive rhythm and praises their dominating defense.

Arch gets his first TD pass of the day as he finds Ryan Wingo for a score

Arch Manning throws across the field to Ryan Wingo for his first touchdown pass of the game.

Texas' Manning and UTEP's Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday

— Arch Manning and Malachi Nelson were two of the most coveted quarterback recruits in the country coming out of high school in 2023.

Week 3 key matchups, teams that have surprised us, plus quotes of the week

Ahead of key conference matchups, our college football experts give insight on what each team needs to do to win.

2026 college football recruiting: Most exciting recruit for each top-40 team

As we look at top teams to start the 2025 season, they've got some high-profile recruits on the way.

Gene Chizik discusses the most improved SEC offenses and defenses

SEC Now's Chizik dives into the most improved young quarterbacks and defenses based on their strong performances in Week 2 as compared to Week 1.

Gene Chizik discusses the most improved SEC offenses and defenses

SEC Now's Chizik dives into the most improved young quarterbacks and defenses based on their strong performances in Week 2 as compared to Week 1.

LSU's Brian Kelly: SEC coaches unified on new portal dates

SEC coaches say they are in favor of the proposed move of college football's transfer portal window from December to January, arguing it's the best option even if it conflicts with the College Football Playoff schedule.

After the Belichick and Manning hype comes a heavy dose of reality

Weekend losses take the sheen off college football's two most highly anticipated new stars.

Stephen A. calls out Paul Finebaum for Arch Manning hype

Stephen A. Smith accuses Paul Finebaum of jumping the gun on Arch Manning and Texas.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 2

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Can Week 2 big plays from special teams impress Roman?

Ranging from punt return touchdowns to postgame sprints, Read & React's Cole Cubelic tries to impress Roman Harper with some of the best highlights from Week 2.

Arch Manning health speculation dismissed by Steve Sarkisian

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian quickly dismissed a question about Arch Manning's health.

Texas' Sarkisian reviews Week 2, speaks on rumors of Manning's health

Steve Sarkisan firmly states Arch Manning is not injured despite a viral video and discusses the difference in the Longhorns' play in Week 2's win compared to their 2025 debut.

Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 2?

As Week 2 has come to an end, what are the areas of concern for our Top 25?

What's true, what's false after Week 2 of the college football season

The start of the 2025 season has been a delightful mess. Bill Connelly tries to make sense of what we've seen.

Illinois, Florida State crack top 10 of AP poll; USF at No. 18

Ohio State, Penn State and LSU lead the AP Top 25 college football poll, while Illinois and FSU cracked the top 10 and USF bullied its way into its first ranking in seven years.

AP college football Week 2 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 2.

College Football Playoff, bowl projections following Week 2

With Week 2 in the books, we break down the movers and shakers, including some new CFP contenders.

Arch Manning, Texas bounce back against San Jose State

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian saw quarterback Arch Manning bounce back in a 38-7 win over San Jose State, saying this game showcased more of Manning's style.

Why Finebaum is still all-in on Arch Manning

"Remember that name, Arch Manning" - Chapter by Paul Finebaum, Gary Striewski, 09/07/2025

College football Week 2 highlights: Top games, plays, stats

Florida and Mississippi State both produced stunning results on an otherwise relatively predictable Saturday.

College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field

Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff after Week 2.

Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 2

We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 2.

Highlight: Arch Manning shines as No. 7 Texas smashes San Jose State

Manning accounts for five touchdowns, throwing for four as well as for 295 yards and rushing for another as the Longhorns dominate the Spartans, 38-7.

Arch Manning throws 4 TD passes as No. 7 Texas rolls past San Jose State 38-7

— Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran for another and No. 7 Texas rebounded from a season-opening loss to defeat San Jose State 38-7 Saturday.

San José State Spartans vs. Texas Longhorns: Full Highlights

San José State Spartans vs. Texas Longhorns: Full Highlights