The 12-team playoff format is back for the 2026 season, and Texas is gearing up after falling short last season. The Longhorns restocked and reloaded on both sides of the ball and are aiming to be contenders in the SEC and national title race. With a 9–3 record in the regular season, Texas can learn plenty from its losses . What lessons could Texas take away — good and bad — that could impact the 2026 season? 3 Stats That Could Define the Texas Longhorns’ Season 157 Pressures Allowed Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning runs with the ball during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Texas quarterback Arch Manning was running for his life last season. He was pressured on 157 dropbacks, which was sixth in the country and second in the SEC behind LaNorris Sellers (163). Manning was under pressure on 37.3% of his dropbacks in 2025, and he struggled under these conditions.…