The 2025 season for the Texas Longhorns was one of sky-high expectations, midseason setbacks, and strong finishes. The Arch Manning era was officially ushered in after quarterback Quinn Ewers was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2025 NFL draft, and though he didn't exactly start off as the Heisman Trophy candidate as many portrayed him as, he eventually found his footing as the season wore on. 2025 may have seen the Longhorns fail to make the College Football Playoff semifinals for the first time since the 2022 season, and also miss the College Football Playoff entirely, but the season was still plenty memorable for all the right (and maybe some wrong) reasons. Top 5 Moments of the 2025 for the Texas Longhorns Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) drops back to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Ohio Stadium. | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images 5) Reality Check vs. Ohio State The Longhorns opened up the 2025 season as the No.…