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Texas lost 12 impact players to the 2025 NFL Draft, including three first rounders, but the Longhorns sit right at the top of these rankings. That’s a testament to the job that coach Steve Sarkisian has done in the talent acquisition department. All eyes are on quarterback Arch Manning as he replaces longtime starter Quinn Ewers. Manning will have plenty of talent to spread the ball to, highlighted by big-play wide receiver Ryan Wingo, and the defense should be among the nation’s best with stars like linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe patrolling the field. (+270)2
Is this the year LSU finally breaks through under coach Brian Kelly? The Tigers have had a Heisman Trophy winner and consistent 10-win seasons over the past few years but no championships or playoff appearances to show for it. So Kelly and his staff went all in this offseason, collecting…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-05-13 14:47:00
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