Last season: 10-4 (7-2 in the Big 12)
Coach: Tom Herman (17-10 in two seasons at Texas and 39-14 overall in four seasons)
Star watch
Sam Ehlinger, QB: Ehlinger got the nod over incoming Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts for the Big 12's preseason Offensive Player of the Year, and with good reason. As a sophomore, Ehlinger accounted for more than 40 touchdowns thanks to his success through the air and on the ground. No "power five" conference QB ran for more touchdowns than Ehlinger (16) in 2018.
Zach Shackelford, OL: Offensive linemen aren't usually heaped with praise, but Shackelford has been key in turning Texas' offensive line into a respectable unit.