On3 Sports ranks the top 10 QB units in college football for 2023

The quarterback rankings are headlined by USC, LSU and Texas. 

Week 0 of the 2023 college football season is just over 100 days away, but the excitement and anticipation for the new campaign are already building.

With spring ball wrapping up from programs all over the country, we can now get a feel for where teams stand from a roster standpoint. But, most importantly, we got a better look at the quarterback situations for some of the top schools in the sport.

On3 Sports put together a list of the top 10 quarterback units in college football for the 2023 season. The rankings are headlined by USC, LSU and Texas.

An important note to remember is the rankings factor in the entire quarterback room as a whole, rather than just a high-profile starter. This takes into account how each program is set to handle injuries and a glimpse of the future of the position.

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Here is a complete look at On3 Sports’ 10 best quarterback position groups entering 2023.

Texas to face Marquette in the 2023 Big East-Big 12 Battle

The Longhorns are matched up with Shaka Smart’s Marquette Golden Eagles.

Texas basketball is set to face off with a familiar face in the 2023 Big East-Big 12 Battle. Continue reading “Texas to face Marquette in the 2023 Big East-Big 12 Battle”

Steve Sarkisian mentions four players standing out in spring practice

These four Longhorns could see significant playing time in the fall.

Texas is in the midst of an important spring semester in year three under Steve Sarkisian. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian mentions four players standing out in spring practice”

No. 7 Texas seeks Big 12 tournament title against No. 3 Kansas

Texas and Kansas have been the best two teams in the conference all season long. 

No. 7 Texas and No. 3 Kansas meet for the third time this season with the Big 12 tournament title on the line. Texas is looking for its first Big 12 tournament championship since the 2021 season.

The Longhorns took down Oklahoma State and TCU on the way to the championship, while Kansas beat West Virginia and Iowa State.

After splitting the regular season series, this serves as a rubber match between the top 10 schools.

Kansas opens as a two-point favorite in this matchup between the two Big 12 powers. Texas is likely to be without starting forward Timmy Allen for the third straight game.

Texas and Kansas have been the best two teams in the conference all season long. Both teams are well-positioned for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Expect an exciting finish to the Big 12 basketball season.

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Texas moves up two spots in the latest AP Top 25 Poll

Texas finishes the regular season at No. 7.

Texas moves up two spots to No. 7 in the final AP Top 25 Poll of the regular season. The Longhorns capped off the year with an emphatic victory over No. 3 Kansas.

Rodney Terry’s group has put together a strong NCAA Tournament resume with a 23-8 record and a solo second-place finish in the Big 12 Conference.

The Big 12 tournament in Kansas City is Texas’ last chance to secure a high seeding with the selection committee. The Horns square off with the winner between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State on Thursday.

Here is a complete look at the latest AP Top 25 Poll, including five members of the Big 12 Conference.

  1. Houston (29-2)
  2. UCLA (27-4)
  3. Kansas (25-6)
  4. Alabama (26-5)
  5. Purdue (26-5)
  6. Marquette (25-6)
  7. Texas (23-8)
  8. Arizona (25-6)
  9. Gonzaga (26-5)
  10. Baylor (22-9)
  11. UConn (24-7)
  12. Kansas State (23-8)
  13. Virginia (23-6)
  14. Miami (FL) (24-6)
  15. Xavier (23-8)
  16. Saint Mary’s (25-6)
  17. Tennessee (22-9)
  18. Texas A&M (23-8)
  19. Indiana (21-10)
  20. San Diego State (24-6)
  21. Duke (23-8)
  22. TCU (20-11)
  23. Kentucky (21-10)
  24. Creighton (20-11)
  25. Missouri (23-8)

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Longhorns participating in the 2023 NFL Draft Combine

Five Longhorns are set to participate in the NFL Combine this week. Here’s a look at which day each of them will be competing.

The 2023 NFL Draft Combine is set to take place in Indianapolis this week. Continue reading “Longhorns participating in the 2023 NFL Draft Combine”

Texas drops final game of the weekend series to Indiana 4-2

Base running woes and a rough sixth inning cost Texas the chance at a sweep against Indiana on Sunday.

Base running woes and a rough sixth inning cost Texas the chance at a sweep against Indiana on Sunday. The Longhorns dropped game three of the series 4-2 in what David Pierce called an “embarrassing loss.”

Texas was cruising early in the ballgame behind a great start from RHP Travis Sthele and a couple of early runs from the offense. Sthele was sharp through shutout five frames, bringing his fastball up to 95 mph.

The sixth inning gave Texas trouble as Indiana chased Sthele out of the game and capitalized against the Longhorn bullpen. Indiana tallied four runs with two outs to take a 4-2 lead.

Texas’ bats could not get anything going in the final four innings, partly due to some questionable base running decisions. Texas had four runners thrown out on the base paths, including three caught stealing. Coach Pierce’s aggressive nature did not pay off in Sunday’s ballgame.

A challenging task awaits Texas next as No. 1 LSU comes to town for a midweek matchup on Tuesday night.

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Five players Texas should target in the transfer portal

These players could turn Texas into a contender next season.

The NCAA transfer portal continues to fill with talented players.

Almost 2,000 players from across the nation have entered the transfer portal as of Dec. 16. Navigating the wild territory of the portal is becoming a serious job for head coaches everywhere.

Texas finds itself in a much better position from a roster standpoint compared to this time last season. Between the strong core of production returning plus another top-five recruiting class on the way, Texas can afford to be more selective of players in the transfer portal.

Steve Sarkisian and his staff are ideally looking for plug-and-play starters at a few positions of need. Longhorn transfer quarterback Quinn Ewers, cornerback Ryan Watts and linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey were critical contributors to the 2022 squad.

Here are five players in the transfer portal Texas should target this go around.

Report: Texas and Oklahoma may depart to the SEC ahead of the 2024 season

Texas and Oklahoma’s move to the SEC may happen earlier than expected. 

Texas and Oklahoma’s move to the SEC may happen earlier than expected.

Brett McMurphy of The Action Network reports the Longhorns and Sooners are “gaining momentum” towards joining its new league ahead of the 2024 season. A whole year prior to the initially expected timeframe.

Texas and Oklahoma’s departure from the Big 12 to the SEC back in July of 2021 sparked a wave of conference realignment across the nation.

The Big 12 Conference went out and acquired BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, leading to a new television deal for the league.

The Big Ten made a splash out west by landing the Pac-12’s most prominent brands in USC and UCLA.

A 2024 move would put the SEC on the same timeline as the Big Ten for expansion. This happens to be the same year the College Football Playoff moves to the 12-team format.

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Texas Basketball: Five-star guard AJ Johnson commits to the Longhorns

Chris Beard has Texas’ basketball program rolling.

Chris Beard has Texas’ basketball program rolling at the moment. Less than a week following the Longhorns’ statement victory over Gonzaga, Texas just hit a home run on the recruiting trail.

Five-star guard AJ Johnson announced his commitment to Texas on Monday afternoon. He chose the Horns over the likes of Lousiville, LSU and professional opportunities.

“I chose Texas because I have seen what they do every day and the people around them. I just feel like it’s where I’ll be the most comfortable. Also, I chose Texas because of how they let their guards go and their fan base. The city of Austin is lit.”

Johnson ranks as the No. 2 combo guard in Calif. and the No. 15 overall player in the 247Sports composite. He joins fellow five-star Ron Holland as the second top-15 recruit for the Longhorns in the 2023 class.

Johnson is a true three-level scorer with a knack for hitting clutch shots. Chris Beard and the staff are ecstatic for Johnson to join the program.

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