For the 19th time in school history, the Texas Longhorns are ranked in the AP preseason poll released on Monday, slotting in at No. 12.
In head coach Chris Beard’s first season, the Longhorns started the year ranked No. 5 after a preseason No. 19 ranking in Shaka Smart’s last year.
Texas is one of five Big 12 team’s ranked by the AP to start the season — Baylor and Kansas are tied at No. 5, TCU is No. 14 and Texas Tech is No. 25. The non-conference schedule will also feature several ranked opponents, including No.