While the 2021 season is far from over for Texas, the program is certainly headed in the right direction.
With a new head coach in town, it was expected to experience some bumps in the road, but the bumps that have happened thus far have been more painful than ones in the past. In two of the three losses that Texas has endured this season, they were up by double-digits and really had no business losing the game. The team sputtered in the second half, and the weaknesses were extremely exposed.
However, the Longhorns have shown signs of what is to come under Steve Sarkisian. At times, the offense has looked like one of the most dynamic offenses in the nation. The defense has a lot of room to grow, but when you consider the fact that these players are in their third system in three years, it is safe to assume that having the same defensive scheme for a full season and offseason will only help next season.
Most of all, this season has revealed that Texas has some star power on the team in sophomore running back Bijan Robinson, freshman receiver Xavier Worthy, and pass rusher Alfred Collins. The foundation for the team to take the next step is there, the staff and the players just need to build on the success they experience this year.
With that being said, here are four bold predictions for Texas’ 2022 season.