The distinction of "most talented" likely goes to Ohio State, the College Football Playoff champions who defeated Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals. ESPN recently ranked its top 100 players in college football from the past season, and the Buckeyes had 10 players make the list.

In ESPN's recent top-100 players in college football rankings, the Texas Longhorns had two players rank inside the top-15.

Early breakdown of the 2025 Texas Longhorns schedule, with a look at all 12 opponents and a ‘confidence level’ rating for each game.