Ahead of the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team’s tip-off in November, the Dortch’s Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook preseason poll ranks this season’s squad at No. 4. The ranking was announced on Friday.

Texas men’s basketball takes on Duke on Nov. 4 in the Dick Vitale Invitational.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

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Dallas Morning News: Texas Prediction: Longhorns, Arch Manning look to regain confidence vs. San Jose State

247Sports: Five Pressing Questions: No. 7 Texas football looks to find offense against San Jose State

247Sports: Chip Shots: 15 players Longhorn Nation should be excited to see on the field starting Saturday

Inside Texas: Arch Manning, Return Game, and Defense: Texas notes ahead of San Jose State

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Inside Texas: What to watch for from Texas’ freshman wide receivers over the next month

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ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

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247Sports: The 10 most important visitors expected in town for the Texas vs. San Jose State game

247Sports: Visitor list for Texas vs. San Jose State

247Sports: Texas commit joining brother on OV to Auburn this weekend

247Sports: Official Visit Weekend Primer: Cameron Williams, Cole Cloer, Bryson Howard among top names hitting the road

Inside Texas: Recruiting Humidor: SEC foe pushing for Horns pledge, plus Texas-San Jose State visitors

Inside Texas: 2027 four-star CB Taelyn Mayo talks Texas and his growing recruitment

Good Bull Hunting: Useless Breakdown: Utah State at Texas A&M

Rock M Nation: Notes and Quotes: Updated game day protocols for Kansas game

And The Valley Shook: Three very specific predictions for LSU vs. LA Tech

Red Cup Rebellion: Does Ole Miss have its first punt return threat in years?

Rocky Top Talk: 2026 Recruiting Class Breakdown: Where Tennessee stands entering the fall

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Dawg Sports: Georgia vs. Austin Peay key matchup

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SB Nation: Dak Prescott spat first before Jalen Carter’s ejection in Eagles-Cowboys

SB Nation: The Bulls played Josh Giddey’s contract negotiations perfectly. They can’t quit now

SB Nation: Caitlin Clark announces she is out for the season due to injury

NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND

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