Analyst Says Top 5 Team is Actually Underrated
The Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 5 preseason, but some feel that's still too low.
David Ubben, a writer for The Athletic, has sparked a debate about the preseason rankings for college football teams. Ubben raises an intriguing question: how can the Texas Longhorns, considered the most talented team in the country this year, be underrated? This is the first time in history that the Longhorns are being undervalued.
Ubben notes that for years, the Longhorns have been dubbed as "back" without any championship accomplishments to back the claim. However, this season, the Longhorns are expected to have the strongest roster in the nation.
Ubben explains that many coaches, when asked about the best team, pointed to Texas as having the most talented roster. The addition of top-tier players like Cam Coleman from Auburn and the formidable running back duo of Hollywood Smothers from NC State and Raleek Brown from Arizona State has bolstered the team. Coleman and the duo from Smothers and Brown combined for over 2,000 yards last season, further solidifying the Longhorns' talent.
Last year, Texas was ranked No. 1 before disappointing and failing to make it to the College Football Playoff. Despite this, Ubben believes that the team is stronger this year, which could change the narrative come September 12 when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes at home.
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