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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) fumbles the ball in the third quarter against Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) thrid 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.
On the surface, this should be a great year for the Texas Longhorns. Steve Sarkisian seems to be building and emerging power. Texas is coming off a trip to the college football semi-finals. The Horns have a third-year starter, Heisman Trophy candidate under center with a backup from football royalty.
But if you’ve been a Texas fan in this century, you know a lot can go wrong.
The 2000s are littered with Texas teams that had high hopes but ultimately failed the expectations of Longhorn fans. All of the Chris Simms years and everything post-Colt McCoy have been disappointing until, perhaps 2023. Last year ended with a loss, but it was the rare season where results outdid expectations.
Expectations for 2024 are sky high. But there are so many unknowns.
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To win it all, a lot of things must bounce the right way. What if Limas Sweed’s catch from Vince Young against Ohio State in 2005 was ruled “no catch?” (as it would be now) We might never have had that magic moment vs. USC. Only one team can win it all, even in an expanded playoff. If your typical expectations are national title or bust, more often than not, things can go wrong.
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This is the pessimistic view of the Longhorns schedule. What could go wrong in each game and what is worst-case scenario.
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Nov 06, 2021; Laramie, WY, USA; A general view of the Colorado State Rams helmet during game against Wyoming Cowboys at War Memorial…
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Author : Longhorns Wire
Publish date : 2024-08-16 21:30:38
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