Sad news: Texas Longhorns just saga their coach….

The overused joke, “Texas is back again, eh?” has become commonplace. — and the usual reaction is a snicker or an eye roll. We journalists couldn’t help but trip over ourselves.’s tenure had some bright spots, like finishing in the top 10, but Texas struggled during his four seasons, and he was fired as well. In 2021, Steve Sarkisian, his successor, departed from Nick Saban’s Alabama staff to take the position. Since then, he has significantly improved the team’s roster and—perhaps more importantly—assembled a world-class staff. After a five-win first season, the Longhorns faltered to an 8-5 record the previous year, narrowly missing out on upseting the Tide.

Within the Texas program, excitement had been growing during the offseason. A few employees were thrilled about the roster’s progress, especially in the trenches. This group was unlike any Texas team in a long time on both ends of the ball. Quinn Ewers, a quarterback and former No.

The Longhorns were predicted to win the Big 12 heading into the season, but that didn’t mean anyone thought they would win the national championship. Sarkisian, were the Longhorns prepared to go there? His teams had never finished higher than No. 20 during his ten years as head coach of several large brand programs. However, Texas is gaining momentum.

In Week 2, it went to Tuscaloosa and completely destroyed Alabama, winning 34–24 in a game that didn’t feel close. Nine TFLs and five sacks were on the Longhorns. Their O-line surrendered just two TFLs and didn’t allow a single sack. After that, Texas dominated its next three opponents, including No. 24 Kansas, with an average score of 33-10 and higher.

Is Texas back now? I’ll wait to discuss that further, but I can say with confidence what follows.

And I’m not the only one who says that.The Athletic has spoken with six coaches who have either scouted Texas over the past two weeks or faced them this season. All of them agree that this team is excellent enough to qualify for the College Football Playoffs this season.

That is one very impressive roster, an SEC veteran coach said. They have linemen similar to what Alabama once had. the ball’s two sides. They utterly destroyed Alabama. Everyone is pushed around by them. With Bailey, they did whatever they pleased. They possess quickness on the outside, and Ja’Tavion Sanders, their tight end, is a

“I believe Sark has come to his senses. He is the ball’s runner. He needs to be tough. He was formerly ‘Next play! Play next! Play next! Get moving! He is aware of what is required. He made excellent coach hires. Coach Davis is an excellent defensive lineman. One of the best O-line coaches is Kyle Flood. It demonstrates what those guys accomplished there.

Texas’ top-ranked third-down offense, which had been converting at 61 percent, was held to 0-for-8 against Kansas last Saturday.

This year’s Big 12 opponent of Texas’s team remarked, “Their defense is dominant and their D-line is one of the most impressive groups I’ve ever seen.” It was amazing to witness No. 93 (6-foot-4, 362-pound senior T’Vondre Sweat) in person.

This year, Byron Murphy, a 308-pound junior, ranked No. 18 on the Freaks List. He poses an equal threat to opponents as Sweat. Their counterparts on the offensive line are equally impressive.

Another Big 12 coach remarked, “Their D-line is freakish.” “With four, they’re getting an incredible pass rush. Compared to last year, their front seven is much stronger. Anthony Hill, the rookie linebacker at number zero, is incredibly quick. Coming off the edge, he’s very difficult to stop. They gave Alabama a bad reputation. Everyone was blaming quarterback Jalen Milroe, but they didn’t have many open receivers.

Texas has drastically changed from what it was in the past. Only two Texas offensive linemen have been drafted in the preceding fifteen years. One of the most important aspects of the turnaround has been the way that coordinators of special teams Jeff Banks, one of the best in his field, and coordinator of football operations Sarkisian, both former Saban assistants, Flood, and Davis, have worked against each other with players facing off. Their level of toughness and physicality has increased due to the daily struggle they put in at practice.

The Big 12 analyst remarked, “Their O-line is so big and physical and they move people.” “Both of their tackles, No. 70 (Kevin Banks, a sophomore) and No. 78