Texas begins one of its final seasons in the Big 12 conference in less than two weeks. Undoubtedly, the Longhorns will face intense competition in conference play, but their out of conference slate is not easy.
The season opener against Louisiana-Monroe figures to provide very little resistance. The Warhawks are simply outmatched in talent and depth.
The next game could tell a similar story, but with Texas on the losing end. The Longhorns face the clear national title favorite, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Players like Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy may need to carry a heavier load against the Tide to make it competitive.
Texas wraps up its pre-conference schedule with UTSA. The Road Runners are led by former Texas assistant coach Jeff Traylor.
Here’s how I see nonconference playing out over the coming weeks.