In just over one week the Texas Longhorns will finally take the field once again for their last game of the season. Texas will be looking to take down the number 11th ranked Utah Utes in San Antonio. Utah comes in 11-2 while Texas is looking for their eighth win on the year. It is important for Texas to pull off the upset to build some momentum heading into the offseason.
Newly signed defensive coordinator Chris Ash won’t be on the sidelines but this game will be a good opportunity to show their new defensive coach what type of players he will be getting. One key for this game however is going to come on the offensive side of the ball. Utah will be playing without their best cover man in Jaylon Johnson who opted to skip the bowl game as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Many feel that he is a first round type corner. The Utes will also be missing Julian Blackmon and RJ Hubert from the safety position.
This is where Devin Duvernay needs to be the guy provided that he is healthy enough to play in this game. The depth in the secondary will be strained for this matchup and given how Duvernay has played this year, that plays right into the hands of the Longhorns. This year there hasn’t been a more dependable player on offense than Duvernay and Texas needs to see him once again be that guy.
Junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger will need to also be on his game to get the ball to Duvernay and allow this team to attach a depleted secondary. The Utes are still a talented defense, one of the best in the country and for Texas to pull off the upset they will need to be on their game.