Texas Joins College Football’s 900-Win Club - And They're Just Getting Started
The Texas Longhorns just hit a major milestone, and they did it in style. With their latest victory, the program notched its 900th win - a number that doesn’t just look good in the record books, it puts them in rarefied air among college football’s all-time elite.
We’re talking about a club that includes the likes of Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. Now, Texas is officially seated at that table.
This isn’t just a historical footnote. It’s a statement - one that echoes through the halls of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and reverberates across the college football landscape.
The Longhorns are back in the national spotlight, and they’re not just chasing history anymore. They’re chasing hardware.
A Legacy of Winning, and a Modern Surge
Texas football has always been synonymous with tradition, pride, and a whole lot of burnt orange. But over the last three seasons, the Longhorns have turned tradition into tangible results.
They've posted a 35-8 record, winning over 80% of their games and stacking three straight 10-win seasons. That kind of consistency doesn’t just happen - it’s built, brick by brick, by a program that’s found its footing under head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Last season, they closed strong, winning seven of their final eight games. That late-season surge helped push them over the 900-win mark and into the top five all-time in college football victories, now sitting at 971.
Only Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame have more. That’s the company Texas is keeping right now - and they’ve got plans to climb even higher.
Reloading, Not Rebuilding
With spring practice just around the corner, Sarkisian is already laying the groundwork for what could be a championship-caliber 2026 season. And he’s not tiptoeing into it - he’s making bold moves on both sides of the ball.
Let’s start with the defense. Sark brought back a familiar face in Will Muschamp, a fiery defensive mind who knows what it takes to compete at the highest level. Muschamp will inherit a defense with some key new pieces, including linebacker Rasheem Biles, a transfer from Pitt who brings speed, physicality, and a chip on his shoulder.
Offensively, there’s been a major overhaul in the backfield. With the entire running back room turning over, Sarkisian went portal shopping - and came away with two of the best available. Raleek Brown (Arizona State) and Hollywood Smothers (NC State) are both dynamic, explosive backs who can bring immediate production and versatility to the Longhorns’ ground game.
And then there’s Arch Manning. The name alone carries weight, but now it’s time for the young quarterback to lead. With another offseason under his belt and a retooled offense around him, Manning has the tools - and the supporting cast - to take this team to the next level.
Eyes on the Playoff - and Beyond
Texas isn’t just aiming to be good in 2026. They’re aiming to be great. Projected once again as a playoff contender, the Longhorns have the roster, the coaching, and the momentum to make a serious run at a national title.
That 900-win milestone? It’s a testament to the program’s rich past.
But what makes this version of Texas so compelling is the sense that the best may still be ahead. With a loaded roster, a proven coaching staff, and a quarterback with sky-high potential, the Longhorns are positioned to not only add to their historic win total - but to add another championship banner in Austin.
So, yes - everything is bigger in Texas. And right now, that includes their ambitions.