Things certainly look fresh for the 2024 college football season, especially on the Texas campus.
There’s a new conference for the Longhorns, if you haven’t heard. And there’s a new postseason structure with 12 teams qualifying for the College Football Playoff, which can only help Texas’ CFP hopes as it readies for its first SEC campaign.
And there are plenty of new faces on the Texas football team, which went 12-2 last season while qualifying for its first CFP.
Have questions about the 2024 Texas football team as it readies for the start of spring football Tuesday? We have some answers.
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Coach Steve Sarkisan walks the sideline during Texas’ CFP semifinal loss to Washington. That’s the last time we’ve seen the Longhorns in action, but they will return to the field for spring practices Tuesday. The Orange-White game will be April 20.
1. Who’s the starting quarterback going to be?
We’ll get this question answered right off the bat. Quinn Ewers is the starter, as coach Steve Sarkisian has consistently confirmed at every press availability over the past two months. Arch Manning, perhaps the most famous backup in college football history, will spend his redshirt freshman season as the No. 2, barring any injuries.
2. Speaking of, word on the street is that Ewers put on weight, right?
He did indeed, based on UT’s spring roster. Ewers added 10 pounds to his 6-foot-2 inch frame and now is listed at 205 pounds. Coaches hope that added weight can offer a bit more protection for him; Ewers has been banged up in each of the past two seasons.
3. Anyone else put on weight, based on that spring roster?
Yep, lots. The Texas athletic dining hall must be a popular spot. The most noticeable weight gains include returning running back Savion Red and Alabama linebacker transfer…
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2024-03-16 21:19:15
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