When observing most of the Texas Longhorns fan base there are annoying traits. Specifically, there is a noticeable sense of self-importance and oversized arrogance. Also, there is a general lack of College Football Betting awareness. Texas has a sense of entitlement and privilege matched only by Michigan. Of course, after decades of underachieving, Michigan finally won the national championship last year. Yet, Texas, as a football brand, has a lot of ten-gallon hats with no cattle. The Texas record reveals a program that is desperate for relevance that was lost 15 years ago.
College Football Futures 2024 Texas Longhorns
| Texas Longhorns Odds to Win National Championship | +850 |
|---|---|
| Longhorns Odds to Win SEC Championship | +300 |
| Over/Under Win Total: | 10.5 |
2024 Texas Longhorns Schedule
- Aug. 31 vs. Colorado State
- Sept. 7 at Michigan
- Sept. 14 vs. UTSA
- Sept. 21 vs. UL Monroe
- Sept. 28 vs. Mississippi State
- Oct. 5 Idle
- Oct. 12 vs. Oklahoma (Dallas)
- Oct. 19 vs. Georgia
- Oct. 26 at Vanderbilt
- Nov. 2 Idle
- Nov. 9 vs. Florida
- Nov. 16 at Arkansas
- Nov. 23 vs. Kentucky
- Nov. 30 at Texas A&M
2024 Texas Preview
Since losing to the Alabama Crimson Tide 37-21 in the 2009 season national championship game, the Longhorns have never been close. Of course, the Longhorn faithful talk about that loss to the Tide with the alibi that if QB Colt McCoy were not injured, it would have been different. However, judging by Alabama’s dynasty starting that night, that online betting lament is doubtful.
Texas has put together only two double-digit win seasons since that fateful night against Alabama at the Rose Bowl. Certainly, the 2023 campaign was tremendously encouraging and assumed to be a breakout. The Longhorns went 12-2, beat Alabama on the road, and made the College Football Playoff. Finally, the College Football Betting run ended when they were defeated 37-31 by Washington.
Now comes the question of whether or not Texas is here to stay. In 2018, we had a false alarm when coach Tom Herman led the Horns to a 10-4 record and a win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. As a result, “Texas is Back!” was the cry. But it was a mirage. Herman was fired two years later in favor of Steve Sarkisian, who had gone 5-7 and 8-5 before last year’s epic ride.
In 2024 Texas should have its best team since Sark arrived. And they are going to need it. Texas is leaving the relatively weaker Big 12 Conference and its seven-on-seven football culture for the man-eating SEC.
Suppose Texas’ offense has reloaded successfully with portal pass-catchers. And if the defense can develop a solid rotation of interior linemen, the Longhorns have a chance to contend. Texas could win the SEC to reach the 12-team College Football Playoff. Certainly, playing at Michigan on Sept. 7 will be an early barometer.
Sarkisian is simply reloading, starting with Quinn Ewers, a Heisman Trophy favorite, and sophomore backup Arch Manning at quarterback. Last year, Texas averaged 35.8 points per game in reaching the College Football Playoff in 2023.
On the other hand, it might be too much to expect Texas’ defense to maintain its No. 3 FBS ranking against the run in 2023 (82.4 ypg). Especially after losing the 2023 Outland Award winner T’Vondre Sweat. Also gone are Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year Byron Murphy and two-time first-team All-Big 12 middle linebacker Jaylan Ford. But Texas has a lot of returning talent.