Where Texas lands in Phil Steele’s preseason top 40 college football rankings

The preseason hype continues to roll in for Texas football.

Steve Sarkisian used the transfer portal and high school recruiting ranks to add an influx of talent to Texas’ roster. The new-look Longhorns are receiving tons of attention from the national media as we approach the upcoming season.

Phil Steele, one of the college football industry’s most respected media members, released his annual top 40 ahead of the 2022 season. Texas checks in at No. 18 on his list after making some major noise in the offseason.

Five Big 12 Conference teams made the cut for Steele’s rankings, led by the Oklahoma Sooners at No. 8. Here complete look at Steele’s preseason top 40 college football teams.

1. Alabama

2. Ohio State

3. Georgia

4. Clemson

5. Michigan

6. Utah

7. Notre Dame

8. Oklahoma

9. Texas A&M

10. Oregon

11. Pitt

12. Miami

13. NC State

14. Baylor

15. Oklahoma State

16. USC

17. UCF

18. Texas

19. Wisconsin

20. Iowa

21. UAB

22. Penn State

23. Michigan State

24. Wake Forest

25. Cincinnati

26. BYU

27. Tennessee

28. UCLA

29. Air Force

30. Ole Miss

31. Boise State

32. Florida

33. Louisville

34. Houston

35. Kentucky

36. Arkansas

37. Minnesota

38. Kansas State

39. Appalachian State

40. Fresno State

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