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With Texas football now in the offseason, the American-Statesman is breaking down each position group.
Who’s gone from the 2024 squad that went 13-3 and fell a win short a national title-game appearance? Who’s back? And what portal arrivals and freshmen from the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class have joined the team?
The Longhorns are coming off an impressive season that include a record 16-game schedule, a spot in the SEC championship game, a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals for the second consecutive season, and a final ranking of No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll for the past season. The ranking marks the best showing for the Longhorns in the final coaches poll since 2009. The 53 coaches who vote in the coaches poll listed Texas behind just national champion Ohio State and national runner-up Notre Dame.
More: Texas football: How the 2024 freshmen fared, and which ones will star in 2025?
Can Texas make another push for a CFP spot in 2025? The roster has a few holes but also boasts loads of potential, as evident by the program’s high ranking in way-too-early preseason polls.
This week, the Statesman will have a daily position-by-position breakdown of the 2025 Texas roster entering the offseason. Earlier this week, we looked at quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, the offensive line and the defensive line. Today, we look at the Longhorns’ linebackers.
Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., who will be a junior next season, emerged as one of the nation’s top defensive players in 2024. He’ll anchor a veteran linebacking corps for the Longhorns in 2025.
Texas football LBs: Who’s gone?
David Gbenda (eligibility), Morice Blackwell Jr. (eligibility).
Which Texas football LBs are returning?
Rising junior Anthony Hill Jr., rising junior Liona Lefau, rising sophomore Ty’Anthony Smith.
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2025-02-01 15:41:00
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