There’s an ongoing joke surrounding Texas football on whether they’re “back” or not.
Hype and expectations always skyrocket throughout the offseason, but it ultimately leaves fans heartbroken months later when the team isn’t able to compete for a conference championship at the very least.
It’s tough to feel confident in this program considering how the past decade has gone.
However, the impressive new coaching staff under first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian likely won’t suffer from the poor personnel use and game management that Texas experienced under Tom Herman and Charlie Strong.
Even with eight players declaring for the 2021 NFL draft and several others entering the NCAA transfer portal, Sarkisian has brought a breath of fresh air to this program. He’s an offensive genius who is constantly adapting, and he’s hired the top coaches across the country for their respective position groups.
On top of that, Texas’ roster is still loaded with talent. Will Sarkisian finally put the pieces together?
Here are five reasons that you should buy stock into Texas football for 2021.