The Alamo Bowl hasn’t meant much to Texas fans in past years. That could all change this year. After no bowl appearance last season, Thursday’s game against Washington should carry more significance.
The Texas Bowl in 2017 had a similar feel to this year’s Alamo Bowl. The Longhorns have a handful of players departing, but return the bulk of the roster.
The 2017 game against Missouri was a momentum builder for the 2018 season. The Longhorns used the game as a springboard into a nine-win season and conference title appearance. Steve Sarkisian and company can capture similar momentum with a strong performance against the Huskies.
A handful of players shined in Tom Herman’s first bowl win to cap the 2017 season. Most notably, Sam Ehlinger made an early case to win the starting job in 2018.
Let’s look at a few players with the most to gain from a strong Alamo Bowl.