USA Today recently published a top-25 ranking of college football’s top powerbrokers. Perhaps predictably given the Texas Longhorns brand power and recent strength on the actual gridiron, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte was ranked No. 17 on the list.
From USA Today:
“[Del Conte] oversees a department that generated the most total operating revenue nationally in fiscal year 2024 at $331.9 million with $325 million in operating expenses. Helped spearhead Texas going to the SEC where it started
league play in 2024. That move set off a round of conference realignment.”
Not to mention the fact that Del Conte hired current football head coach Steve Sarkisian.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: What does a successful Saturday look like for Texas QB Arch Manning?
Austin American-Statesman: What YouTube TV, Fox dispute means for Texas vs Ohio State game
Austin American-Statesman: A day-by-day breakdown of how Arch Manning prepares for games
Dallas Morning News: The Arch Manning Era Is Here: After organic rise at Texas, QB is ready for what’s ahead
Dallas Morning News: Why No. 1 Texas’ season-opening showdown with No. 3 Ohio State could be historic
Dallas Morning News: Dak Prescott, Bijan Robinson pay tribute ahead of Lee Corso’s ‘College GameDay’ retirement
247Sports: Four Downs: Chris Del Conte moves away from tradition, Steve Sarkisian’s time is now and more
247Sports: Chip Shots: Can Texas shut down Ohio State All-American WR Jeremiah Smith again?
247Sports: College Football Insiders: Texas, Ohio State differ in internal D-line confidence
247Sports: What Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said about playing Texas
Inside Texas: The past and the future of Texas football’s red zone identity
Inside Texas: ‘I’m going to take it all in’: Steve Sarkisian speaks on the SEC coaches teleconference ahead of Ohio State
Inside Texas: The Red Dot: Texas is hunting
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
No. 1 Texas vs. No. 3 Ohio State preview: Defending national champions provide early test for Horns
Arch Manning: ‘We’ve got a red dot on everyone else’
How Steve Sarkisian is preparing for new Ohio State DC Matt Patricia
WR Ryan Wingo’s development is key for Texas
WATCH: Steve Sarkisian addresses the media to preview Ohio State
This is the most underrated part of Ohio State QB Julian Sayin’s game
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: 2027 WR Antayvious Ellis sets two fall visits
247Sports: The best TXHSFB matchups for Horns fans to see each in-state Texas commit
Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns Recruiting Intel: 2027 No. 1 TE sets Austin visit, 2027 four-star WR talks Horns trip
Inside Texas: Two key players cleared for action with big visits on the horizon for Texas basketball
Inside Texas: Top 2027 prospects expected to be watching the Longhorns in Columbus
Inside Texas: Cedar Hill’s Jalen Price and Jeron Allen II emerging as 2027 Texas recruiting targets
Inside Texas: 2028 No. 5 ATH, Texas legacy CJ Whaley is only getting better; buy stock now
Inside Texas: 2027 No. 2 WR Easton Royal ready to see Arch Manning on Saturday, then Austin and others
SEC SHOWDOWN
Good Bull Hunting: Trenches Preview: UTSA at Texas A&M
Rock M Nation: Central Arkansas Bears preview
And The Valley Shook: Money well spent? On Brian Kelly and LSU going all in for 2025
Red Cup Rebellion: 2025 Ole Miss Football Position Preview: Tight Ends
Rocky Top Talk: Tennessee announces contract extension for head coach Josh Heupel
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama Football 2025 Preview: What you need to know about the Florida State offense
A Sea Of Blue: Kentucky Football: Game-by-game predictions for the 2025 season
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: What does the Adam Thielen trade mean for the Vikings and Panthers?
SB Nation: 9 biggest surprises from NFL cutdown day
SB Nation: Why the Ravens paid Kyle Hamilton
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Hot damn. We can’t wait for Saturday.
