The Longhorns have found themselves in a very peculiar situation when it comes to getting to the quarterback.
Texas showcased a much improved defense under Pete Kwiatkowski this past season, so much that they ranked among the top-30 defenses in the country. A number that likely could have dramatically improved had they been better against the pass. The Longhorns had success in terms of putting pressure on the quarterback, but when it came to bringing him down they ranked No. 78 in the country.
They accumulated just 27 sacks as a team and averaged slightly over two sacks a game. If they improve that number it will help out the secondary by not having to stay in coverage for as long, and it will also make a huge difference between them being 8-5 and them possibly making the playoff.
It’s something that 247Sports’ Josh Pate talked about recently when discussing the biggest questions about Texas.
The Longhorns did add a major disruptor from the transfer portal in Minnesota’s Trill Carter who will likely help in making the quarterback uncomfortable in the pocket. It will however be up to edge rushers such as Justice Finkley, Ethan Burke, and Barryn Sorrell to finish the job and bring the quarterback down.