The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced its annual preseason watch list earlier today. Included among the star-studded cast were three Texas Longhorns, including quarterback Arch Manning, defensive end Colin Simmons, and linebacker Anthony Hill.
3️⃣ Longhorns have been named to the Walter Camp Award watch list @ArchManning x @thegoatanthony1 x @ColinSimmons__ pic.twitter.com/SDBz1eoMFb
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) August 4, 2025
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
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ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
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DeAndre Moore describes the differences between Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers
Jaylon Guilbeau hoping to replicate Jahdae Barron’s successful transition from Star to CB
LT Trevor Goosby stepping into leadership role for Texas
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
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SEC SHOWDOWN
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Rock M Nation: Eli Drinkwitz is trying to do what no Mizzou coach has done before
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WHAT WE’RE READING
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NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- A question worth asking.
Will Texas and Ohio State be ranked 1-2 when the AP Poll comes out next week?
— Nick Roby (@nickroby) August 5, 2025
I think there is a strong chance, especially when you think about how the Longhorns travel to Columbus Week 1.
Very hard not to create a 1 vs 2 matchup.
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- Why Matthew Caldwell has an edge in the Texas backup QB competition
- LT Trevor Goosby stepping into leadership role for Texas
- Jaylon Guilbeau hoping to replicate Jahdae Barron’s successful transition from Star to CB
- Notes and observations from Wednesday’s Texas practice and Steve Sarkisian’s availability
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