The return of Texas Longhorns football may have to wait a little longer than expected. Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly considering canceling the spring game this year. That is partly because the Longhorns are fresh off a 16-game 2024 campaign. As they look to end their title drought, being rested will be key.
Although nothing is set in stone, Sarkisian knows what it takes to get the best out of his players. During his time in Austin, the Longhorns have posted a 25-5 record. They are also coming off back-to-back conference championship appearances and CFP berths. When Texas returns to the gridiron, they will have plenty of new faces and welcome back a talented veteran core.
While the Longhorns’ spring may look different, they are not the only program considering switching things up. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has all but confirmed his intention to cancel the spring game in favor of a closed format due to concerns of tampering.
“I hate to say it like this… because last year we were one of the more televised spring games, and I dealt with a lot of people offering our players a lot of opportunities after that,” Rhule told the media.
Regardless of how the Longhorns decide to plan out the spring, excitement is building for the 2025 campaign. Arch Manning is set to take over after showing flashes of brilliance last year. With him leading the team, Texas should be hard to top and again have one of the best offenses in college football. Last year, Manning was a human highlight reel in the spring game, recording 355 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Many in Austin will be closely watching as the Longhorns finalize their plans for the upcoming spring and prepare to build on a stellar debut season in the SEC.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Steve Sarkisian consider change to spring schedule
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Author : Longhorns Wire
Publish date : 2025-02-06 01:26:00
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