Texas Football will travel to Fayetteville, AR, to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. It's a massive game for Texas as they look to keep winning, moving up to number three in the College Football Playoffs Rankings.
It wasn't a long time ago that the Longhorns took on the Razorbacks. In Steve Sarkisian's first true road game, Texas lost to the Razorbacks in 2021. With a better team around him this season, it should be a different outcome on Saturday.
Don't be surprised if the Longhorns have another game like they did against the Florida Gators. The Razorbacks haven't had that good of a football season. You could see absurd stats from some of your favorite Longhorns this weekend.
Junior wide receiver Isaiah Bond could have another huge week running and catching the ball. Is there another possibility that Arch Manning will see the second half against Arkansas? Here are four bold predictions for the Longhorns this weekend.
Texas football bold predictions vs. Arkansas: 4. Arch Manning gets the second half of the game
I have a weird feeling Arch Manning could see the field for a second straight week. The Razorbacks' defense has failed to stop some top SEC offenses. That's why I could see Senior quarterback Quinn Ewers get the second half off this weekend.
At this point, he's out of the Heisman Trophy Race, so why risk him getting injured? Manning could use the reps anyway if Ewers gets injured again. I'm sure Sarkisian is happy with the quarterback room he's built since being here.
3. Secondary gets five interceptions
The Longhorns' secondary has been lights out this season. It's probably some of the best coverage I've seen from a secondary this year.
They played a massive role in keeping the Bulldogs' offense at bay. With Taylen Green returning from an injury, the Longhorns' secondary could have five interceptions this weekend. I know it sounds wild, but anything is possible based on how the secondary has been in the last two games.
2. Bond has another massive game
My third bold prediction is that Bond will have another massive game for the Longhorns this weekend. The Longhorns were getting him the ball in every way possible against the Gators. They were trying to get the ball to him outside the numbers on screens and sweeps to use his speed to move the ball down the field.
I could see him having two receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown against the Razorbacks. His ability to find the end zone will help the Longhorns this weekend.
Isaiah Bond is the type of player who will end up on a playoff team and just make them loads better.
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1. Taylen Green has a bad day trying to scramble
The Longhorns have done well containing opposing quarterbacks from scrambling out of the pocket. Michael Hawking Jr. was the last mobile quarterback the Longhorns were able to contain. Knowing how fast the Longhorns' defensive line is, Green might be in for a long day against the Longhorns.
That's why my final bold prediction is Green won't be able to scramble for first downs with ease on Saturday. Containing a mobile quarterback is crucial in today's football era, and the Longhorns have done a good job of it.