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Increased hype surrounds the Texas football program after Steve Sarkisian hauled in the No. 5 recruiting class in the country for the 2022 cycle. Continue reading “Where each Big 12 team lands in ESPN’s college football SP+ preseason projections”
Texas’ 2022 recruiting class is widely regarded as one of the best in the nation.
In order to turn Texas around, Steve Sarkisian needed to hit on a ton of talent in the 2022 recruiting class.
He did not disappoint, as the Longhorns were able to address major needs by bringing in 14 linemen, with six across the offensive line and eight across the defensive line.
Texas now has the No. 5 class in the country for the 2022 cycle, and it also features what could be one of the greatest quarterback prospects in college football history in Quinn Ewers, who is just the second quarterback ever to have a perfect rating by 247Sports.
Texas also found success in the flipping recruits market, as they flipped three players from schools like Michigan (again), Ohio State, and Oklahoma.
Like many in the college football realm, Bleacher Report took notice of Texas’ success and tabbed them the winner for the Big 12 in terms of early signing day performance. Here is what they had to say about Sarkisian’s first class at Texas:
The first day of early signing period was a successful day for some, and not so much for others.
Wednesday was a successful day for some, and not so much for others. Continue reading “Big 12 Football: 2022 recruiting class rankings for each team after Wednesday”
Texas has had an up-and-down week on the recruiting trail.
Texas has had an up-and-down week on the recruiting trail. Continue reading “Oklahoma jumps Texas in updated 2022 recruiting class rankings”
Not surprising…
To no surprise, Texas continues to tumble in USA TODAY Sports re-rank of every FBS team. Continue reading “Texas falls into bottom third of USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank of every team”
Texas Tech found their guy, Oklahoma will travel to Baylor this week.
Stay up to date with the latest happenings surrounding Big 12 athletics. Continue reading “Around the Big 12: Texas Tech hires Baylor assistant, crucial slate of games this week”
Baylor currently leads the Big 12 in turnover margin and interceptions…
Texas has a chance to get back into the win column in Week 9. Continue reading “Five interesting facts about the upcoming Texas-Baylor matchup”
Texas still has unfinished business to tend to in order to re-enter the rankings, but a few Big 12 teams shuffled around this week.
The Longhorns remain unranked in the most recent AP Poll.
This should come as no surprise, as Texas had their bye week during Week 8, and prior to it were coming off two consecutive losses. In the two losses to the Oklahoma schools, the Longhorns displayed a strong first half with double-digit leads only to wet the bed both times in the second half.
Texas has a really strong opportunity to jump back in the rankings, as their next two games are against ranked opponents. Although the Longhorns did not play, several Big 12 teams shuffled around in the rankings this week.
Here is how the AP Poll looks after Week 8, which included a couple of upsets and top teams underperforming against lower level competition.
Arkansas 36, Louisiana-Lafayette 32, North Carolina State 28, Houston 12, Virginia 9, Oregon State 7, Arizona State 7, Texas 6, Appalachian State 5, Florida 3, Minnesota 1, UCLA 1
So…you’re telling me there’s a chance?
The Longhorns ended their losing streak this week. Well, they at least delayed it depending on the outcome of the Baylor game next Saturday.
Even though Texas had a bye week during Week 8, their current standing within the Big 12 got a slight boost thanks to a couple of other teams.
After dropping two straight games against the Oklahoma’s schools, Texas’ bye week could not come any sooner. There is some much needed soul searching to do, as the offense has been desolate to close out the last two games, and even racked up a grand total of one yard against Oklahoma State in the second half.
It is not completely the fault of Casey Thompson, who seemed to have been playing injured, as the play calling has been very questionable. The Longhorns have decided to stop giving the ball to Heisman candidate Bijan Robinson although he is clearly the best weapon. It doesn’t help the offensive line is abysmal, and cannot block anyone in a different uniform.
The Texas defense has also been subpar at best and teams have consistently ran the ball down their throat.
With two whole weeks to figure out how to make the needed adjustments, the Longhorns Big 12 title hopes are still very much in play.
Let’s take a look at three things that worked in favor of Texas although they didn’t even take the field.
First, an extra week to prepare for Baylor
Texas and Baylor are the only two Big 12 teams that have more rushing yards than passing yards through the first half of the season.
The Big 12 conference is known for electrifying offenses. Continue reading “Big 12 Football: Where each team ranks in total offense through Week 7”
