After months of waiting and uncertainty, the Texas Longhorns will officially take the field on Saturday night. Despite the insurmountable odds for the UTEP Miners, there is plenty to be excited about. Following the 38-6 stomping in the Valero Alamo Bowl, this will be the Longhorns first chance to finally get to play someone other than themselves.
What should you expect when Texas head coach Tom Herman and his reshaped coaching staff lead the team onto the field? Which players are the Longhorns Wire staff most excited to watch in this meeting? Take a look at our game picks and how you can tune in to the season opener on Sept. 12.
Who we are watching for
Patrick Conn, Managing Editor
Simply put, it’s running back Bijan Robinson on the offensive side of the ball. Everyone knows about Robinson and Herman has spoken very highly of him this offseason. The important thing will be to get him reps and find out what the running back rotation may look like.
On the defensive side, it’s safety Caden Sterns. Can he return to his freshman form? As a true freshman he created four turnovers through the air with interceptions. He also added another touchdown with a blocked field goal attempt by USC. With a more concerted effort to create pressure up front, does he get back to his attacking style of play? How does he look completely healthy?