Success is about the process. That’s what Alabama legend Nick Saban undoubtedly instilled with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian. But the purpose of the process is to produce results.
A successful process for a college football program is evident in several areas. The process should lead to wins, development, recruiting success and a strong culture. Texas had all four in 2024, but Sarkisian and company likely understand that complacency will cause the team to no longer excel in those areas.
There are a few outcomes that we would like to see Texas achieve in 2024 and that should be the standard for success moving forward. Let’s look at a few results we view as the most important ones for the upcoming football season.
Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) recovers the blocked punt from Oklahoma Sooners place kicker Josh Plaster (36) in the second quarter during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. This game makes up the119th rivalry match up.
You’ve got to beat your rivals. For Texas, that includes Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Arkansas, but the latter two aren’t as important as the game in Dallas this year. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners last season in an uncharacteristic upset loss for the 2023 season. Oklahoma forced turnovers, looked more prepared and played better than Texas. It’s more important than beating Georgia, Michigan or any other team on the schedule. You have to beat the Sooners.
Undefeated in nonconference
Michigan quarterback Alex Orji (10) warms up ahead of the Rose Bowl game against Alabama at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
Texas has an opportunity to head into conference play without any losses. It did so last season headlined by a dominant win over Alabama. This season, the Longhorns travel to one…
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Author : Longhorns Wire
Publish date : 2024-02-19 18:16:42
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