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The Texas Longhorns make Sports Illustrated’s Top 25 list for the 2024 football season ranking at No. 3.
Less than a month after the Michigan Wolverines won the college football national championship Sports Illustrated is ready to predict what teams will rise to the top in 2024.
Boasting at No. 3, only behind the Georgia Bulldogs and Oregon Ducks, SI ranks the Texas Longhorns high on the list. With a roster that looks solid after picking up key players like wide receiver Isaiah Bond, tight end Amari Niblack, and linebacker Kendrick Blackshire all coming from the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Longhorns are gearing up for a promising quarterback scenario, with Quinn Ewers extending for another season and the much-anticipated appearance of Arch Manning in the wings.
The offensive line is expected to perform well, providing a reliable foundation, and the running backs and receivers exhibit ample skill. While there are defensive gaps to address, Steve Sarkisian’s recruiting endeavors have successfully accumulated sufficient talent, instilling confidence in the team’s overall depth.
A notable addition to Texas’s defensive lineup is Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba, secured through the transfer portal. His arrival contributes a valuable blend of experience and skill to bolster the team’s defensive capabilities, addressing specific needs and enhancing their overall defensive strategy.
A standout moment in the upcoming season is the clash between Texas and Michigan on September 7. The reigning national champions.
Widely regarded as the non-conference game of the year nationally, this matchup has already generated substantial anticipation. The excitement surrounding this encounter adds an extra layer of expectation to Texas’s 2024 campaign, setting the stage for a captivating and high-stakes season.
Quinn Ewers could elect to go pro following the results of Saturday’s Big 12 championship, but to those close in the know, a return to the Forty Acres seems more likely.
According to ESPN, Ewers is leaning towards returning for a fourth college football season rather than declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. The redshirt sophomore spent one season at Ohio State before transferring to Texas in 2022.
Ewers, who will make his 21st career start for the No. 7 Longhorns (11-1, 8-1 Big 12), could lead the program to its first conference title since 2009 with a win Saturday over No. 18 Oklahoma State. And depending on outcomes in the ACC and SEC championships, Texas still has the potential of making it to the College Football Playoff.
No. 4 Florida State takes on No. 15 Louisville in the ACC title game in Charlotte, N.C., and could be without backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker after suffering a head injury against Florida. No. 1 Georgia travels to Atlanta to face No. 8 Alabama for the SEC showdown between the two powerhouses.
According to ESPN, the feeling among Ewers’ camp is that another year of development would best position him for long-term success in the NFL. A preseason projected first-round target, Ewers’ draft stock has dropped due to injury concerns.
