Now that the 2021 season is in the rearview mirror, the Longhorns are looking to correct all their weaknesses from the dreadful 5-7 season.
Texas struggled in just about every aspect when it came to defense, and one of the things that hurt the most was their inability to force a turnover. The Longhorns ranked No. 94 in the country in turnovers forced with just 14 on the season.
However, with the defense finally getting to be in the same system for a second year in a row for, plays are being made. Fifth-year senior D’Shawn Jamison is looking to hold off the young bucks gunning for his spot, and made a fantastic play during the most recent scrimmage. Jamison picked off Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers, and returned it all the way back for a touchdown.
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— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) April 18, 2022
Along with consistency along the defensive coaching staff, Texas may also be seeing benefits from the hiring of Gary Patterson. The former TCU head coach is widely considered a defensive back whisperer, and Longhorns fans are hoping that he and Kwiatkowski can turn around what was one of the worst defenses in the country in 2021.
Jamison headlines a relatively inexperienced secondary, and will really need to step up as a leader on and off the field in order to make up for losing a majority of their starters from last season.