WATCH VIDEO: How did Texas Longhorns look on Day 1 of fall practice?

The Texas Longhorns have completed their first day of fall practice in the afternoon heat in Austin. UT quarterback Arch Manning took centerstage as the Horns get ready for what could be a very special season on the Forty Acres .

There are position battles happening at several positions as coaches evaluate the current Longhorns depth chart to see who might be rising or falling.

Day 1 was highlighted by several Manning bombs, a doubled over freshman John Meredith III and some big plays by the transfer class. We got a peak at some new numbers, new players and several new coaches, including Will Muschamp and Mark Stoops.

It seems like Dia Bell has pulled ahead of transfer MJ Morris for the No. 3 QB spot. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky transfer Laurence Seymore is in an epic battle for the starting left guard spot with Jaydon Chatman and Devin Coleman.

The coaches coached hard on the first day of fall camp and the players responded, despite the extreme heat.

Here's a look at some of the sights and sounds from Day 1 of Texas Longhorns fall camp:

2026 Texas fall camp roster. https://t.co/Aj97EVnCEM pic.twitter.com/FyNGrka6eH

— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) August 5, 2026 Championship Season Loading….. #Hookem 🤘🏽🐂🔥 pic.twitter.com/VG2Hw6KBS6

— Chuy Vasquez (@LosLonghorns1) August 5, 2026 Texas CB John Meredith III appears to still be adjusting to the heat of summer workouts and college-level speed after just recently joining the team. It’s 98 degrees in Austin. Was talking off to the side with Torre Becton after being hunched over a bit a few moments earlier. pic.twitter.com/bzWsIGdHNy

— Zach Dimmitt (@ZachDimmitt7) August 5, 2026 First look at Mark Stoops in Texas colors @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/DnwssRZiBp

— Evan Vieth (@EvanVieth) August 5, 2026 Arch Bomb from the first practice. pic.twitter.com/jW8nKbcHMw

— EricInsideTexas (@EricNahlin) August 5, 2026 First highlight of fall camp: QB Arch Manning with a deep heave to WR Ryan Wingo who gets a foot down in the corner of the end zone. Full notes @ https://t.co/Aj97EVnCEM pic.twitter.com/iVCghRj0cM

— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) August 5, 2026 Laurence Seymore went through his first @TexasFootball practice on Wednesday. Western Kentucky transfer opened camp working behind Jaydon Chatman and Dylan Sikorski at left guard. The word on Seymore (6-2, 316) since he joined the #Longhorns in June has been positive. #HookEm pic.twitter.com/yjTX0cpBXx

— Jeff Howe (@JeffHoweOTF) August 5, 2026 Freshman CB John Meredith III in practice No. 1 as a Longhorn. pic.twitter.com/FUdTILmhAL

— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) August 5, 2026 Arch Manning delivers a deep dime to Ryan Wingo. Texas football is back. @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/YjtvtPlzMb

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 5, 2026 Spencer Shannon and the Texas tight ends putting in the work. @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/FD1RzLDeJM

— Ghost of Texas Football (@CordSamuels) August 5, 2026 The throwing motions of Texas’ top two quarterbacks, Arch Manning (16) and KJ Lacey (9). @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/1NfZkfaOpF

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 6, 2026 Steve Sarkisian said Texas coaches were “getting after it” today. “That culturally is something that I think is important for the players to understand; our coaches are going to be demanding, and we’re going to push them to try to be the best that they can become.” Tight end… pic.twitter.com/Du9azL5xSw

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 6, 2026 When you’re as good as Texas DE Colin Simmons, you’ve got to find any way you can to get even better. So break out the tennis balls. pic.twitter.com/RtpcIZ1OL9

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 5, 2026 Jermaine Bishop Jr. going through his first fall camp practice in Austin #HookEm | @ontexasfootball https://t.co/BS2fHQEuFZ pic.twitter.com/thv0oHAn86

— Jordan Scruggs (@JScruggsOTF) August 5, 2026 Texas Fall Camp has Started!🤘 pic.twitter.com/STWm5JGb5C

— Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) August 5, 2026 Future NFL 1st Round Pick, OT Trevor Goosby. @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/6L1FQWwB5g

— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) August 5, 2026 Arch Manning and Ryan Wingo connecting early on here at camp. Two ‘Horns poised for big time seasons. @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/maRyOLUCKA

— Ghost of Texas Football (@CordSamuels) August 5, 2026 First look of John Meredith at #Texas fall camp. The 5-star reclassified this summer and will now play what would be his senior season in Austin. @InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/el29cIr1kg

— Evan Vieth (@EvanVieth) August 5, 2026 Sights from Texas’ first practice of 2026. 🤘 pic.twitter.com/pdu2IlAqTx

— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) August 5, 2026 First Fall Practice for Derrek Cooper 💪 pic.twitter.com/wDtD1wli6r

— Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) August 5, 2026 Arch Manning to Ryan Wingo 🎯 https://t.co/nhNv69293k pic.twitter.com/o7Jfyk8SKt

— Hank South (@HankSouthOTF) August 5, 2026 Jackson Christian is what you want your OL to look like @ontexasfootball https://t.co/nhNv69293k pic.twitter.com/U00QJebmwl

— Hank South (@HankSouthOTF) August 5, 2026 We are so back. #31Days #HookEm pic.twitter.com/VSo7zL4a22

— Marcus Myers (@marcusmyers) August 5, 2026 The physical transformation of TE Nick Townsend was incredibly noticeable today. Townsend is listed at 6–3, 250 pounds. pic.twitter.com/04QFz5DoQ3

— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) August 5, 2026 Locked in for year six. @ontexasfootball pic.twitter.com/k9tDLjQJpO

— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) August 5, 2026 Arch Manning to Emmett Mosley V on Day 1 of #Texas fall camp https://t.co/nhNv69293k pic.twitter.com/mbf6KIdV12

— Hank South (@HankSouthOTF) August 5, 2026 Dia Bell to Kohen Brown. Dot. 🤘 pic.twitter.com/TWw5uZZPrq

— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) August 5, 2026 Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire and @TreyLuerssen for more.

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