What is the Texas Longhorns biggest weakness ahead of the 2024 college football season?

 

With 254.4 yards allowed per game, the Longhorns’ pass defence was ranked No. 116 in the previous campaign. In the Sugar Bowl, Michael Penix Jr. capitalised on their shortcomings by finishing 76% of his throws for 420 yards. The quarterbacks lit up the defence in the spring game, so there was little reason for encouragement. Texas has gained a few good

 

 

players in the last several months, despite their troubles. Trey Moore, a linebacker, and Andrew Mukuba, a safety, are among the fresh faces on the transfer portal. Additionally, they will have five-star edge rusher Colin Simmons on staff, who will look to bolster a pass rush that ranked 63rd in terms of sack rate the previous campaign.

 

 

Although the Longhorns are projected to have a talented offense, they need the defense to step up. They finished last season with 12 wins but are now in a tough conference with a smaller room for error. Disrupting the passing game would go a long way in making a good first impression in the SEC.

 

 

How the passing defense improves will be a storyline to watch when the Longhorns are back in action.