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Texas Football: 5 2018 opponents the Longhorns have the most success against

By Andrew Miller

AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by defensive back DeShon Elliott #4, and defensive back Holton Hill #5 of the Texas Longhorns as he rushed for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 28, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by defensive back DeShon Elliott #4, and defensive back Holton Hill #5 of the Texas Longhorns as he rushed for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 28, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /
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Texas Longhorns vs. Maryland
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Lil’Jordan Humphrey #84 of the Texas Longhorns leaps over a Maryland Terrapins defender in the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Texas had never fell against Maryland until last year’s season opener which resulted in an offensive thriller. The last victory for the Horns over the Terps came in 1978 by a final score of 42-0. Texas is a much better program over the course of college football history than Maryland.

And, the Horns opened up as a double-digit point favorite over Maryland in the initial Vegas betting lines for Week 1. This is an extremely important Week 1 matchup for Texas to get things rolling after falling short against the Terps by a double-digit point margin at home to open up the 2017 campaign.

Maryland brings back a roster that could put the team in position for bowl eligibility, but anything else would be a big surprise considering the strength of the Big 10 East in 2018. It also could use a big upset win to open the season, to get going before things ramp up for the Big 10 slate.

Since Texas has such a long and illustrious history throughout, it’s somewhat surprising the series with Maryland is so limited. Texas could round out with a better win percentage against Maryland than any other team it faces in 2018 with a victory this fall.

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