As of late January, the Texas Longhorns are experiencing a challenging season in the SEC. They currently sit in the middle of the conference standings with a record just above .500, as they adjust to a new league and a revamped roster.
Texas Longhorns on the bubble as first-four projection emerges.
Sean Miller’s debut season has achieved notable victories but has also faced frustrating late-game lapses, leaving them little room for error as February approaches.
The latest ESPN bracketology is here as Joe Lunardi updated his 2026 NCAA Tournament predictions. According to Lunardi’s bracketology, the teams include USC, New Mexico, Virginia Tech, and Texas. The first four teams to be left out of this bracket prediction are Seton Hall, Indiana, Santa Clara, and TCU. The Longhorns have a 4-3 record against AP Top 25 opponents, with wins over NC State, Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Georgia boosting their current profile.
The Longhorns are scheduled to play Auburn on the road tonight at 6 p.m. Central.
