Texas’ football program has been on a quest to be “back” for what feels like an eternity.
Even with the proclamation made by Sam Ehlinger after the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia that they were in fact back, Texas has been unable to sustain success since Colt McCoy was on campus.
There are hopes and expectations surrounding the 2022 team, even after going 5-7 in 2021, that the Longhorns could have one of their best season’s in recent memory.
The Longhorns added Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers, who has a Trevor Lawrence and beyond level of expectation surrounding him, along with other major impact transfers like receiver Isaiah Neyor from Wyoming, and Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley. There is some real speculation that this could be the best group of pass catchers Texas has had at their disposal in quite some time, led by superstar Xavier Worthy.
Not to mention, the Longhorns also are returning Heisman candidate Bijan Robinson and their stable of elite running backs that will likely all get more touches this next season.
Texas was also able to address major areas of need across both sides of the line, as they may have brought in what could be the best offensive line class in program history, and also went all in on the defensive line as well. The added depth on both sides will surely help, as both the offense and defense were consistently outmatched in the trenches in 2021.
While the schedule isn’t particularly on their side, Texas has a chance to avoid another disastrous season if they can get off to a hot start. With schools like Oklahoma and Iowa State losing a lot of talent, there is a true window of opportunity for Texas to fight for a top spot in the conference.
Let’s take a look at the best case scenario for Texas’ 2022 season.