Texas' Playoff Hopes Rest on Two Key Pieces | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas is on the brink of another College Football Playoff run, but two critical areas could make or break their season: a struggling offensive line and a defense still finding its footing under new coordinator Will Muschamp. With Sarkisian’s revamped roster and aggressive scheme, the Longhorns need a reliable ground game to fuel their explosive passing attack — something they’ve lacked since finishing 91st nationally in rushing last year. Meanwhile, Muschamp’s high-energy defense brings promise, but the real test is whether his system can click quickly enough to avoid costly early-season setbacks. The team’s success hinges on these two pieces clicking — and fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3aa3dcb636696c9c