Texas Football: Predicting realistic results for the Longhorns for the next 5 years
2021
Once Texas loses pretty much all of the players that are even the youngest of the mix for 2018, the projection has to rely on projected future trends and recruiting classes. If any projection like this pans out and the Horns have a massive growth into the next three seasons, this is where the Herman era reaches its height.
However, a back-to-back stretch of double digit win seasons would also mean a heavy early departure of NFL level talent from Texas. That would still leave a talent laden roster, but less experienced players than it might have put together the season before. Trends also put Texas in this same space when Mack Brown was leading the way.
With what looks like an easier out-of-conference schedule for Texas in reigniting the rivalry with the Arkansas Razorbacks, the potential is limitless through the early part of this regular season. Texas coming off a 12-win campaign and knocking off three straight teams to start off 2021 would put this team in likely contention for a top three ranking in the nation.
At this point, we’re looking at a Texas squad led by running back Keaontay Ingram (if he stays around), wide receiver Jordan Whittington, and quarterback Roschon Johnson. It’s a much different style that this offense would look like than one run by Shane Buechele or even Sam Ehlinger. If Tom Herman and offensive coordinator Tim Beck are still around, 2021 would be an interesting year.