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Texas Football: Key players to watch vs. Houston

Looking at key players to watch as No. 8 Texas travels to face Houston this weekend.

The No. 8 Texas Longhorns will be facing off against the Houston Cougars in Week 8. It’s Texas’ first game following their bye week after the heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma in Week 6.

Houston is not a very solid team. They allow more points than they score and do not have a consistent defense that can stop drives. The main component in beating this Cougars team will be stopping quarterback Donovan Smith.

Smith is one of the best players on the Houston roster. He’s thrown for 1,600 yards, 13 touchdowns, and holds a 66.2 completion percentage. Stopping Smith will be the main factor in shutting down their offense.

Here are a few players to look out for in Texas’ matchup against Houston this weekend.

What Jake Majors’ injury means for Texas moving forward

Looking at what Jake Majors’ injury means for Texas moving forward and how Cole Hutson can fill his role.

Texas’ starting center, Jake Majors, will be out for approximately 6-8 weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain against Oklahoma. Continue reading “What Jake Majors’ injury means for Texas moving forward”

Texas RG Cole Hutson receiving first-team reps ahead of Alabama

Cole Hutson is in line to start against Alabama.

In what should have been a high-flying offensive display and thrashing of Rice, Week 1 turned into questions surrounding the offensive unit for Texas.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers was missing on the deep ball throughout the game, going 0-of-7 on passes beyond 25 yards. It didn’t help that the offensive line, which is supposed to be one of the strongest units in the country, was giving up pressure, allowing Ewers to get hit, and looked inferior against Rice.

According to Inside Texas, there may be a solution in place for this shocking lackluster performance. Cole Hutson has been taking reps with the starters at right guard. He appears to be replacing DJ Campbell, who started in place of him during Week 1.

Hutson and the rest of the offensive line started all but one game together last season.

Texas Football: What we want to see in the spring game

What to watch in the annual Orange-White game on April 15.

Spring football is in full force across college football. And while there’s not much we can glean from the sessions, we would still like to see progress in a few areas.

Some are of the belief that spring practices are wholly unimportant. For the cemented starter that might be true. For those pushing for starting roles, the sessions could have significant bearing on depth chart positioning.

Sophomore offensive lineman Cole Hutson won a starting spot last spring. Hutson won a starting bid in a room that included five-star lineman DJ Campbell and highly regarded freshmen Neto Umeozulu, Malik Agbo, and Cam Williams among others. 2023 early enrollees will look to follow Hutson’s blueprint by putting in the work prior to fall camp.

Here’s a look at what we want to see from Texas’ annual Orange-White game on April 15.

Dates to know for the Texas football offseason

Put these offseason dates for Texas football in your calendar.

The Texas football season is year round. Running backs coach Tashard Choice updated fans on how the Longhorns will spend their offseason and how supporters can participate in offseason activity.

This offseason figures to be less eventful than the last despite plenty of talented players pushing for playing time. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has more reason for faith in his quarterback Quinn Ewers than he had in a neck-and-neck quarterback battle with Hudson Card. Now, the team can focus on fine-tuning its lineup rather than opting for an overhaul.

Multiple players will garner fans’ attention led by freshman quarterback Arch Manning. The Louisiana product likely won’t see as much playing time this season, but spring will give fans a first look at Arch in burnt orange.

Jalen Catalon, AD Mitchell and Isaiah Neyor figure to be the biggest impact additions for the team this year. Their impact will be worth monitoring over the spring and fall.

Here are a few dates to know about the Longhorns’ offseason timeline.

Texas Football: Two Longhorns among ESPN’s top true freshmen

ESPN recently ranked the top 25 true freshmen in college football this season.

There’s no doubt that Texas is a much-improved team this season compared to the 5-7 campaign a year ago. Continue reading “Texas Football: Two Longhorns among ESPN’s top true freshmen”

Horns Up: Seven Texas players trending up after Saturday’s game

Texas is back in the win column after Saturday’s win.

Texas started its 2022 season with a 52-10 win over the ULM Warhawks. Despite some sloppiness and struggles in different phases, the Longhorns provided a solid performance overall.

Several Texas players emerged as game changers Saturday. Barryn Sorrell had perhaps the biggest impact, accounting for two sacks. If you were wondering where Texas would get its pass rush this year, Sorrell’s two-sack performance may have given you your answer.

Keondre Coburn also had a good night, earning a sack of his own. The defensive line was noticeably more disruptive and explosive which could pay dividends this year.

Several freshman made an immediate contribution on Saturday also. Cole Hutson frequently unlocked early runs for Bijan Robinson by sealing off defenders. Justice Finkley had a good play early, both setting the edge and making an impressive tackle. Kelvin Banks certainly looked like he belonged, while Jaylon Guilbeau looked like a seasoned veteran.

Steve Sarkisian did a solid job involving multiple players offensively. Casey Cain featured his explosiveness, but the biggest news among skill players was the arrival of Ja’Tavion Sanders. Sanders’ performance led all receivers and could be the beginning of a special connection with Quinn Ewers.

Here’s a look at Texas players’ whose stock is rising following Saturday’s game.

Texas Football: Post-camp predictions

Texas will be improved at offensive line and on defense this year.

We are now 11 days away from the college football season. With that in mind, let’s reassess where Texas stands after fall camp.

Texas lost Junior Angilau and Isaiah Neyor, but for the most part the depth chart remains intact. Cole Hutson and Kelvin Banks emerged as impact players, while Cam Williams and DJ Campbell solidified their role in the two-deep.

The rapid development of Hutson and Banks increases my confidence. Albeit, the biggest determining factor for my record prediction was the quarterback decision.

Quinn Ewers’ style of play and ability to throw the deep ball changes the way defenses will play the Texas offense. And while Hudson Card had positive traits, I believe Ewers’ skill set will provide more margin for error for the offense.

On the defensive side, D’Shawn Jamison, Byron Murphy, DeMarvion Overshown and Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey shined in camp. Their offseason improvement could strengthen the Texas defense.

Let’s provide reasoning for why Texas could still go 9-3 this season.

Steve Sarkisian provides an injury update following Saturday’s scrimmage

Steve Sarkisian provided some much-needed good news about the health of his team during his Monday press conference. 

Texas has been hit by the injury bug a couple of times during fall camp. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian provides an injury update following Saturday’s scrimmage”

Predicting the opening day offense for Texas football

Looking at what Texas’ offense could look like for the first game.

The Texas Longhorns named their starting quarterback this week. Quinn Ewers will get the nod over third-year player Hudson Card. However, there are still a few unknowns on the depth chart.

It appears Ja’Tavion Sanders is emerging as the first string tight end. Behind him, Jahleel Billingsley, Juan Davis and Gunner Helm will battle for the second string designation.

Texas could operate often in two tight end sets, essentially making the second tight end a starter. Because of Isaiah Neyor’s injury, Steve Sarkisian may lean towards players like Billingsley and Davis for their receiving ability and athleticism.

The offensive line is not much of a mystery unless Cole Hutson is unable to suit up Week 1. Hutson and Kelvin Banks figure to be among the freshman starters against Louisiana-Monroe.

Here is what the offensive lineup could look like for the first game.