Texas football took a big fall in the latest AP Top 25 after the Longhorns were blown out on the road by Georgia.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) drops a pass during the game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Late in the third quarter, Texas football quarterback Arch Manning pulled the Longhorns within four points of Georgia with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo.

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After the loss against Georgia, Steve Sarkisian’s wife, Loreal, had a message. “Go Longhorns. Luck of the draw, that’s how it goes sometimes,” she said on her Instagram reel.

Texas' loss to Georgia likely means the end of the Longhorns' bid for a place in a third straight CFP. Here are three reasons why Texas fell short in 2025.

Texas heads into Athens this weekend, needing major performances from specific players, including the returning leader, Michael Taaffe.