Texas gets an early chance to prove it belongs. A showdown with the No. 2 Buckeyes in the season opener on Aug. 30 in Columbus looms large as a potential defining moment in the Longhorns' pursuit of their first national title in two decades.

The Texas Longhorns are the preseason No. 1 team in the Coaches Poll for the first time EVER. Will the Horns back up the hype? Or will this provide bulletin board material for their opponents and lead to a few upsets?

Despite consecutive 10-plus win seasons, the Missouri Tigers found themselves outside the US LBM preseason College Football Coaches Poll released on Monday.