Texas needs a win on Saturday for a multitude of reasons, none of which involve the Big 12 title race.
For one, the Longhorns could use a win to quiet the noise surrounding their program and head coach Tom Herman. After losing yet another player to an opt out, the optics are not looking too bright at the moment. Their bowl seeding for the upcoming postseason is another benefit to a win this week.
Texas Longhorns Confidence Level
With the game fast approaching, we wanted to measure the confidence level of each staff member. How strongly do they feel that the Longhorns can pull out the victory?
Patrick Conn
My confidence in this team is dropping by the minute. Heading into this matchup, they lost three players to opt outs with Samuel Cosmi, Caden Sterns and Keaontay Ingram. Each of these players had a rather large role with this team. With all of the outside distractions, can this team focus on a Kansas State team? I am not so sure.
Confidence level: 3.5
Cami Griffin
They’re deflated. That’s the best way that I can describe the Texas football program after a heartbreaking loss to Iowa State last week. It’s hard enough to rebound after a loss like that in itself, but losing three key players further decreases their odds. Although there’s numerous distractions right now, there’s still several key seniors that want to finish this season on a high note. That’s what quarterback Sam Ehlinger deserves. However, I don’t have enough confidence in this coaching staff — therefore the game can go either way.
Confidence level: 5
Griffin McVeigh
Given the circumstances around the program right now, there is no way anybody can be super confident. Losing three players who were considered stars at the beginning of the season next helps. It almost feels as if Tom Herman has lost his players and everyone knows the writing on the wall. While Kansas State is not playing well either, this has a Wildcat victory written all over it.
Confidence level: 4
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