The three most important games of Texas’ 2022 schedule

The results in these matchups will likely determine if the Horns have a successful year or not.

This upcoming season is a crucial season for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns.

An offseason full of good news has given Texas reason for optimism. The Longhorns landed a top-five recruiting class in the 2022 cycle and welcome a slew of talented transfers to the roster.

Texas is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 5-7 record in 2021. The Horns lost five straight games during a stretch of last season, including dropping an inexcusable home game to Kansas in Nov. An improved year would build some much-needed positive momentum for the future of the football program.

The road towards a good season is not going to be an easy one for the Longhorns. Pro Football Focus ranks Texas’ schedule among the most difficult in the nation.

Here is a look at the three most important games on Texas’ schedule in 2022. The results in these matchups will likely determine if the Horns have a successful year or not.