Texas Football: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 3 vs Cal
By Tyler Brett
The Longhorns hit the road in Week 3 as Texas football travels west to take on Cal in Berkley. With so much momentum coming from their 2-0 start to the year, what big things does Texas have in store for this game?
We have already been treated to so many big moments in the first two games. Shane Buechele made his memorable debut as a true freshman against Notre Dame. Tyrone Swoopes settled into his role as a power runner perfectly. Malik Jefferson is a tackling machine. Jerrod Heard made switching positions seem easy.
So far, this has been the team that fans envisioned when Charlie Strong got hired to turn around the Longhorns. This team is tough, talented, and taking it to the competition. They have already proven so much in two weeks and Texas is finally back in the national college football conversation.
All of that is well and good but there is so much more for this Texas team to accomplish. This is their first road game of the season so proving they can win away from DKR is priority one this week. Beyond that, Cal presents new challenges, particularly for the defense, that will be pivotal in proving how far this Texas team can go. It will be a tough game from start to finish.
That’s not to say, however, that Texas won’t do some impressive stuff along the way. The Horns have the talent, the momentum, and the desire to win big in this game. If they come in focused and poised, there’s no reason that the Horns can’t leave California with another big win.
With that said, here are five bold predictions for Week 3 vs Cal.
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