Third year QB Quinn Ewers is a Heisman front runner too.
There are many reasons for optimism in Austin going into the season.
Can the Longhorns make the playoffs again?
Let’s take a look at the key questions facing Texas.
- Can the offense replace all the skill guys who went to the NFL?
Texas lost a ton on offesne.
Texas also already lost projected starting RB CJ Baxter for the season in camp.
Texas also has two young 5 star WRs on the roster who could break out.
Luckily they do not have to worry about the offensive line anchored by junior left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.
This group is talented & experienced.
The offense should be fine and Ewers is primed for a huge final season in the burnt orange.
- Can the defense replace the stud defensive linemen?
Texas had an incredible front 7 last year allowing only 82 yards a game.
Replacing these guys will not be an easy task although Alfred Collins does look promising.
They also brought in UTSA transfer Trey Moore (14 sacks) to boost the pass rush.
The bigger question is the porous secondary that got torched last year in the Big 12.
This unit looked bad in the spring game too.
Luckily, Texas dodges most of the high powered SEC offenses other than Oklahoma & Georgia on the schedule.
- Can Texas take advantage of a favorable SEC schedule?
Oklahoma fans have to be PISSED when comparing their schedule to Texas.
They will be riding high into the first bye week.
All bets are off on October 12th for the Red River Shootout against Oklahoma.
Who the hell knows when these two teams get together?
All the games go to the wire.
Look out if Texas pulls this one out & I think they can.
Georgia comes to Austin the next week in what will be the biggest home game in Austin possibly ever.
I have Texas splitting the Oklahoma & UGA games but have no idea which one they win or lose.
The Longhorns catch a break in the schedule with an easy road win at Vandy.
That is an old rivalry game that goes back to the Southwest Conference.
Arkansas could be in shambles by then & Texas gets it done.
The good times are rollin' in Austin these days……
