Longhorns football wins Coca-Cola Bowl Season Team Challenge Title
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While the college football offseason is in full swing, the Texas Longhorns are still making headlines. On Thursday, the Longhorns and their fan base were awarded the 2025–26 Coca-Cola Bowl Season Team Challenge Championship. It is the second season of the award, which honors a program that best exemplifies On-Field Success, Community Service, and Fan Engagement.
Although the Longhorns' bowl season only lasted one game, they made the most of it. The Longhorns recorded a 41-27 win over Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Against the Wolverines, quarterback Arch Manning completed 21 of his 34 passes for 221 yards. He was also a menace on the ground with a team-high 155 rushing yards on nine carries.
✅ Bowl Game
✅ Community Service
✅ Fan engagement
Longhorn Nation rose to the challenge during bowl season 🤘@TexasLonghorns x @BowlSeasonpic.twitter.com/Bbp3w3ftcr— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) March 5, 2026
For many in Austin, the latest honor is a testament to the culture that head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff has built. That includes Athletics Director Chris Del Conte who took the time to praise those involved.
"We're extremely proud of Coach Sarkisian and our football program and thrilled to see them recognized for their outstanding performance at the Citrus Bowl," Del Conte told Longhorns athletics. " The way our team represented Texas throughout bowl week and on game day exemplified everything Texas Athletics stands for. Their commitment to the community and unwavering support of Longhorn Nation is truly second to none. Winning the Bowl Season Team Challenge Title is a testament to the hard work, discipline, and championship culture built within our program."'
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Week was a movie! 🎥 pic.twitter.com/ZbMbxsGkFr— Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (@CitrusBowl) January 12, 2026
As the Longhorns turn their focus to the 2026 campaign, they will be looking to win a national title. They have a star-studded roster that now includes Cam Coleman and some of the players who were in the transfer portal. Those additions will be key to helping Texas make a deep playoff run.
Before they turn the page completely on the 2025 season, Texas will reflect one last time on its latest honor. The trophy presentation is scheduled for Texas's final spring practice day on April 18th.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Football takes home Coca-Cola Bowl Season Team Challenge Title
