Steve Sarkisian (HC) – Coach Sarkisian has been with the Longhorns since 2021 and has brought life back to a program that had been searching for success. Sark has brought in high-profile talent and taken Texas to the College Football Playoff the last two seasons. His team sits just outside of the current playoff picture, but a win against Smart and the Bulldogs would boost their chances at a third straight appearance.
Arch Manning (QB #16) – Manning entered the 2025 season with some of the highest expectations for a player in college football history after being named this year’s starting quarterback for the Longhorns. With poor showings early in the season in losses to Ohio State and Florida, Manning has shaped into a solid quarterback for Texas. In his last four games, he has thrown seven touchdowns and one interception to lead the Longhorns back into the College Football Playoff conversation. The Bulldogs were in Manning’s final six schools during the recruitment process, so look for him to continue his recent success and show Georgia what they missed out on under center.
Quintrevion Wisner (RB #5) – The junior running back has missed time this season due to injury, but has been an efficient piece of the Longhorns offense when healthy. He leads the team with 88 carries and 338 rushing yards. While Georgia’s defense is one of the toughest in the nation to run against, Wisner will need to get going on the road for Texas to establish an offense.
Ryan Wingo (WR #1) – Wingo has been the Longhorn’s most effective wide receiver with 593 yards and five touchdowns on the season. The sophomore can be an explosive playmaker, averaging 19.1 yards per catch. This matchup will provide him with chances to be a dagger against a vulnerable Georgia secondary. Look for Wingo to make some explosive plays when the offense needs it most.
Parker Livingstone (WR #13) – This redshirt freshman has been great for Texas this season with 351 yards and five touchdowns. His best game this season came in a win over San Jose State where he scored twice and had 128 receiving yards. With a lot of attention to likely go on Wingo out wide, look for Livingstone to be a reliable target for Manning in the passing game.
Anthony Hill Jr. (LB #0) – Hill Jr. has been a force on the defensive side of the ball for the Longhorns. Along with a team-high 64 tackles, he has tallied four sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery. If Texas wants to upset the Bulldogs on their home turf, Hill Jr. and the defense will need to force Stockon and the offense into uncomfortable situations and force a turnover or two.
Colin Simmons (LB #1) – Simmons has been most effective for Texas with his ability to bring the quarterback down, leading the Longhorns defense with eight sacks. Though Stockton does not go down easy, he will need to at least get pressure on the Georgia quarterback in order to throw the offense off rhythm.
When it comes to Texas Longhorns football legends, Earl Campbell is at the top of the list, as “The Tyler Rose” won the 1977 Heisman Trophy and led the ‘Horns to an 11-0 regular season.
The most decorated Texas baseball alumni ever is “The Rocket” Roger Clemens, who won 354 major league games, and captured a record seven Cy Young Awards for four different teams.
Kevin Durant played one season of basketball at Texas, then went on to one of the best careers of any NBA player ever, earning 15 all-star berths and the 2014 MVP Award.