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Sunday Sep 4th 7:30 PM. Its Almost football time guys. here is a little break down of Texas.
Texas offense and whats new from last year and what we can look for:
New offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert. He coached Jimmy Garoppolo at Eastern Illinois where the Panthers led the nation in yards and points per game in 2013. In 2014, Gilbert coached Bowling Green to the MAC championship final. Gilbert plans to improve the passing game and speed up the tempo of the Texas offense.
Junior QB Tyrone Swoopes completed 2,409 yards and scored 13 touchdowns in 2014. However, platooning with Jarrod Heard in 2015, his numbers went down. Sophomore Heard is both a passing and rushing threat, throwing 1214 yards and rushing for 560 yards in 2015.
The Horns’ most exciting acquisition on offense might be Devin Duvernay, who had considered Baylor but committed to Texas. He was ranked the #4 player from Texas, #4 wide receiver overall, and #36 player overall. He can run a 4.38 40-yard dash, and, as well as catch the ball, the elusive freshman can return punts and kicks.
Add outside receivers John Burt and Collin Johnson and running backs D’Onta Foreman and Chris Warren III, and a quick, spread-out offense could be effective for Texas this year.
Texas Defense and whats new and what we can look for:
Last year, the Longhorns’ defense gave up 219 ground yards per game. But this year they’ve added 5 top prospects. Tackles Jordan Elliott, Chris Daniels and Marcel Southall are 4-star recruits, and tackles D’Andre Christmas-Giles and Gerald Wilbon are 3-star players. Strong hopes these freshmen can step right in and contribute.
From last year: LB Malik Jefferson, a freshman All-American in 2015 who had 61 tackles, 37 of them unassisted. He also posted 2-1/2 sacks. Along with Malik, sophomore ends Charles Omenihu and Breckyn Hager could contribute to the pass rush. Omenihu had 15 solo and 2 assisted tackles, and Hager had 12 and 5; and now they have a year’s experience.
The secondary has some talent, including cornerback Holton Hill, who had 49 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pick-6. Cornerback Davante Davis had 36 tackles and one interception and was also proficient at pass breakups. He’ll definitely be in the mix as well.
Last time ND played Texas:
Notre Dame’s 38-3 shellacking of Texas
Notre Dame racked up 527 yards of offense to just 163 for Texas while amassing an absurd 30 first downs and nearly 40 minutes of time of possession.
Without Folston converted wide receiver CJ Prosise nearly eclipsed 100 yards with a 98 yard performance. True freshman running back Josh Adams made an impressive debut with a 14 yard touchdown on first first collegiate rushing attempt. Adams later added a 25 yard touchdown.
Irish improved to 9-2 all-time versus the Longhorns.
Texas offense and whats new from last year and what we can look for:
New offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert. He coached Jimmy Garoppolo at Eastern Illinois where the Panthers led the nation in yards and points per game in 2013. In 2014, Gilbert coached Bowling Green to the MAC championship final. Gilbert plans to improve the passing game and speed up the tempo of the Texas offense.
Junior QB Tyrone Swoopes completed 2,409 yards and scored 13 touchdowns in 2014. However, platooning with Jarrod Heard in 2015, his numbers went down. Sophomore Heard is both a passing and rushing threat, throwing 1214 yards and rushing for 560 yards in 2015.
The Horns’ most exciting acquisition on offense might be Devin Duvernay, who had considered Baylor but committed to Texas. He was ranked the #4 player from Texas, #4 wide receiver overall, and #36 player overall. He can run a 4.38 40-yard dash, and, as well as catch the ball, the elusive freshman can return punts and kicks.
Add outside receivers John Burt and Collin Johnson and running backs D’Onta Foreman and Chris Warren III, and a quick, spread-out offense could be effective for Texas this year.
Texas Defense and whats new and what we can look for:
Last year, the Longhorns’ defense gave up 219 ground yards per game. But this year they’ve added 5 top prospects. Tackles Jordan Elliott, Chris Daniels and Marcel Southall are 4-star recruits, and tackles D’Andre Christmas-Giles and Gerald Wilbon are 3-star players. Strong hopes these freshmen can step right in and contribute.
From last year: LB Malik Jefferson, a freshman All-American in 2015 who had 61 tackles, 37 of them unassisted. He also posted 2-1/2 sacks. Along with Malik, sophomore ends Charles Omenihu and Breckyn Hager could contribute to the pass rush. Omenihu had 15 solo and 2 assisted tackles, and Hager had 12 and 5; and now they have a year’s experience.
The secondary has some talent, including cornerback Holton Hill, who had 49 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pick-6. Cornerback Davante Davis had 36 tackles and one interception and was also proficient at pass breakups. He’ll definitely be in the mix as well.
Last time ND played Texas:
Notre Dame’s 38-3 shellacking of Texas
Notre Dame racked up 527 yards of offense to just 163 for Texas while amassing an absurd 30 first downs and nearly 40 minutes of time of possession.
Without Folston converted wide receiver CJ Prosise nearly eclipsed 100 yards with a 98 yard performance. True freshman running back Josh Adams made an impressive debut with a 14 yard touchdown on first first collegiate rushing attempt. Adams later added a 25 yard touchdown.
Irish improved to 9-2 all-time versus the Longhorns.
