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College football season is going to be fun, especially with some new programs in the Big 12 Conference and plenty of other realignment rumors. On Thursday, the Big 12 media preseason poll was released, and the Texas Longhorns landed on top of the list in the new-look conference.
Texas is BACK (atop the Big 12 preseason poll) pic.twitter.com/KXV3AlR9UW
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) July 6, 2023
The Longhorns beat out Kansas State easily in first-place votes, and Oklahoma and Texas Tech followed with TCU at No. 5. Somewhat surprising is the Horned Frogs, who went to the College Football Playoff national title game, are that far down the list.
Still, Texas being on top caught the attention of college football fans everywhere and brought forth plenty of reactions on Twitter.
Guess who’s gonna finish the season No. 5? It’s the Texas Longhorns. https://t.co/NRrP6sD4Nm
— Taddy Mason (@rod4short) July 6, 2023
Friendly reminder that a certain team who shall remain nameless rushed the field at home, as four point favorites, against a team that is preseason 12th in the Big 12 just ten months ago
— Brad Greenway (@BradGreenway) July 6, 2023
Which will make it even more hilarious when they go 9-4 lmao
— Brent Venagoat 🐐 (@BigGameBrent) July 6, 2023
There you have it, Texas is officially back. https://t.co/gWxE2ZAPxT
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) July 6, 2023
For the first time since the Big 12 combined the predicted finishes for the North and South divisions in 2011, Texas has topped the conference's preseason poll. Longhorns were one of six teams to earn a first-place vote for the league's media members. #HookEm https://t.co/27jrkJxMYu
— Danny Davis (@_dannydavis) July 6, 2023
Tech probably about where they'll end up for a change (generally grossly underrated).
Texas…have we been watching the same Texas team? First? 🤣
Kansas has to be feeling good with all of the newbies, but I think they're passed by BYU and Houston in the end. https://t.co/6qRtX37STi
— Thax (@Thax) July 6, 2023
Not a surprise that Texas is at the top of the Big 12 preseason poll. Returning 10 of 11 starters on offense, and experience at key defensive positions will do that.
Preseason expectations haven’t been the issue though. Looking forward to the fall—could be a memorable one! https://t.co/UELLZL8DwQ
— Jeff Jones (@JeffJonesSports) July 6, 2023
Texas overhyped as usual, UCF overrated, Cincinnati one spot above the bottom which is claimed by WVU. Should be a interesting first year in the Big 12! https://t.co/kRkfPGOdAI
— 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐗𝐈𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑. (@Big12enjoyer) July 6, 2023
Perhaps another worthwhile vote is Oklahoma State receiving one first-place vote.
Lol. Someone actually voted OSU 1st place. UCF would have most likely come in 7th without that outta left field vote.
A clear distinction in the media for a 1st tier, 2nd tier, and bottom tier group. UCF is solidly in the second tier according to media poll. https://t.co/s4iE6aiNJr
— NotCoachGusMalzahn💥 (@NotCoachMalzahn) July 6, 2023
Whoever voted for Oklahoma State to win the conference… what are you doing? https://t.co/8yTBLuJuTv
— Portal Jordan 🏀 (@JordanEMAW) July 6, 2023
As far as Texas football is concerned, the Longhorns do have a ton of talent, most notably at the quarterback position. Quinn Ewers is set to be the starter, although Arch Manning is right behind him in a loaded QB room. The loss of Bijan Robinson is a tough blow, but the hype is real for the Longhorns for this upcoming college football campaign.
The Longhorns finished 8-5 overall and 6-3 in the Big 12 but lost to Washington in the Alamo Bowl, so their being on top is a bit surprising. Only time will tell if the Longhorns can live up to the hype or not.
