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Texas football is finally back with a home game against UTEP on Saturday. It has been a long and difficult break since the Longhorns’ last game on Dec. 31. Even if it is not in a normal circumstance, it feels good to have a football game to discuss.
One of the reasons football season needed to be played is so the Longhorns could unleash their new-look offense under offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. Coming over from Ohio State, Yurcich is going to help quarterback Sam Ehlinger hit a brand new level. His air raid attack will be more pass-heavy than Tim Beck’s offense the past three seasons.
It will all begin on Saturday against the Miners, with fresh offensive faces taking the field. From transfer wide receiver Tarik Black to true freshman running back Bijan Robinson. Some of the weapons Texas has acquired this offseason will be fully unleashed.
Yes, Texas is favored by 42 points but the Longhorns must execute in certain areas to make sure things so smoothly. Here are three offensive keys to the game against UTEP: