With key players such as quarterback Sam Ehlinger and left tackle Samuel Cosmi departing to the NFL after the 2020 season, the Longhorns are looking for new faces to step up and produce.
First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian has inherited a plethora of weapons that should instill fear into their opponents, but as of now, the team needs certain players to step up and assert themselves.
Looking at the offensive rankings last season can be a bit deceptive in the case of the Longhorns, as although they ranked seventh in scoring offense, it was more due to the fact that Texas was playing tennis-like matches where they played down to opponents. Of the five games they scored over 40 points, three of those games went into overtime. The difference between this current regime and the previous one under Tom Herman is the fact that Texas will be more aggressive and look to light up the scoreboard, whereas in past seasons the Texas offense would be more reactionary and answer to the opposing teams scores.
Like Sarkisian’s mantra states, the new offense will have a “All Gas No Brakes” mentality, and this upcoming offseason will be crucial for many unproven players to solidify a role for themselves.
Strictly based on my opinion, let’s take a look at four of the most important players on the Texas’ offense this season.