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Texas Football: 5 bold predictions for the Longhorns in non-conference play

By Andrew Miller

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Clay Helton of the USC Trojans meets head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns at the end of the game after a 27-24 Trojan win in overtime at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Clay Helton of the USC Trojans meets head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns at the end of the game after a 27-24 Trojan win in overtime at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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BERKELEY, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Tre Watson #5 of the California Golden Bears rushes for a five yard touchdown run against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of their NCAA football game at California Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Tre Watson #5 of the California Golden Bears rushes for a five yard touchdown run against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of their NCAA football game at California Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

4. Tre Watson has two 100 total yard performances

The initial depth chart release for the Horns had former Cal Golden Bears graduate transfer Tre Watson as the starting running back. He beat out sophomore Daniel Young and true freshman in-state product Keaontay Ingram for the starting role. However, it’s well known at this point that all three of these running backs will get a decent workload at least early in the season.

Watson has the most experience and proven versatility in this entire deep stable of running backs. He might not be known for power and untapped potential like junior Kirk Johnson, or flashes of agile brilliance like sophomore Toneil Carter. Yet, Watson does have a quick first step and is a quality back to have for pass blocking and acting as a receiver.

Given his past experience against USC, Watson should get the bulk of the workload in that key Week 3 matchup. In his last outing against the Trojans in his time with Cal, Watson racked up more than 50 total yards and one touchdown. If he can take that next step and use a possibly improved offensive line in the coming weeks, Watson could get off to a very hot start.

It’s not too out of the question for a player that has over 1,700 total yards from scrimmage in his college career to manage two individual 100-yard performances between rushing and receiving yards. His versatility and experience are by far the biggest assets that Watson brings to the table for Texas.

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