But a preseason injury to CJ Baxter gave Wisner a chance to contribute, and he seized it, ultimately usurping Jaydon Blue to become Texas' feature back. He averaged 4.7 yards per rush on his way to a 1,064-yard season and caught 44 passes for 311 yards, too.

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.

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

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

Texas will be coming off a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance and looking to top a 13-3 season that ended in the Cotton Bowl. It's already been a busy 2025 for the Longhorns, with plenty of transfer portal activity and a reported new extension for head coach Steve Sarkisian.

The Arch Manning era has begun for Texas and leading college football analyst Joel Klatt is expecting big things from the teenager, ranking the Longhorns among the favorites for the national title