Being ranked No. 1 means more than just bragging rights. It places Texas squarely in the national spotlight while also setting the Longhorns up as the team everyone wants to beat. This is even more significant as the Longhorns start their second season in the SEC, where every week is a test against elite opponents.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cooper Manning Thought Arch’s Best Fit for College Might Have Been an ACC School. In less that two weeks, Arch Manning is set to make his debut as starting quarterback of the Texas Longhorns.