Can Texas really win any game 3-0? The No. 7 Longhorns can't just rely on their defense
On defense, No. 7 Texas football is playing at a championship level. The Longhorns allow only 16.0 points per game. But Texas' offense? That's another story.
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian believes his team could win any game 3-0 if it means maintaining a strong defensive performance. The No. 7 Longhorns, currently ranked at 21st in scoring defense nationally, have held opponents to an average of 16.0 points per game this season. While they have not yet achieved a shutout, their defense has been on a championship level, allowing 11.8 points per game when excluding opponent touchdowns and special teams. They have also been effective at minimizing explosive plays and creating negative plays on defense.
However, the Longhorns' success cannot solely be attributed to their defensive efforts. With an average of 31.4 points per game scored against them, Texas' offense and special teams need to step up their game. Last season, they averaged 31.4 points per game, which is below the scoring averages of the last 19 SEC champions. Special teams have also been an issue, with Texas committing numerous errors recently.
Despite these challenges, senior linebacker Justin Cryer remains confident in the team's overall performance, stating, "We re a whole team. It ain t just defense and special teams, it s defense, special teams and offense."
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