Texas 9-3 in the 2020 regular season?

[Joe Fan]

 

[Horns11]

Highly doubtful that Baylor has that big a drop-off from 2019, especially because teams won't be able to adequately plan for their scheme with a new coach and all. Also wouldn't be surprised if Brewer was the conference PoY. I just don't see TCU near the same level as BU.

 

[Joe Fan]

Here is the ESPN FPI prediction

11. TEXAS -- Projected final record: 9.5-3.1

The word: Can Texas win the Big 12 this fall? ESPN's FPI is projecting at least two losses coming at LSU and to Oklahoma with another potentially happening at Oklahoma State. Following a full coaching staff makeover, this is make or break time for Tom Herman, who enters his fourth season knowing all eyes will be glued to Austin to see if the Longhorns are Big 12 title material and then some. Chris Ash inherits a defense that largely underachieved last season for various reasons and will continue the development of Joseph Ossai and Caden Sterns, two leaders on that side. The most important player for Texas is quarterback Sam Ehlinger. This team's championship hopes ride on his shoulders. If he can stay healthy, new OC Mike Yurcich believes the sky is the limit for this offense.​

They define FPI as
"measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily."

 

[Joe Fan]

Highly doubtful that Baylor has that big a drop-off from 2019, especially because teams won't be able to adequately plan for their scheme with a new coach and all. Also wouldn't be surprised if Brewer was the conference PoY. I just don't see TCU near the same level as BU.

Are we certain Brewer is playing this season?

 

[Horns11]

Brewer said it was his neck that was bothering him from the Sugar Bowl, although I guess that could be a cover for actual concussion protocol. I mean, I figured David Ash was fine going into the 2014 season when he wasn't even close, so I guess anything's possible.

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

CBS (I think) forecast a 11 - 1 regular season with a loss at OSU the last game.

 

[Bill in Sinton]

Don't forget no matter what the regular seas on if we win them all we still have the Big 12 Championship Game.

 

[WorsterMan]

Don't forget no matter what the regular seas on if we win them all we still have the Big 12 Championship Game.

A Bill in Sinton sighting! Good to hear from you !!

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

and certain others that crawl out from under rocks to attend demonstrations at the Capitol with no social distancing and no face masks or gloves. Hope they are soon out of the gene pool by Fall.

If you are referring to the protestors who looted shops on 6th street and raised hell along I 35, I might agree with you.

 

[Pomspoms]

The danger of not playing this coming season is more likely with these riots. Many are not wearing masks while they break social distancing laws thereby fostering the spread of the disease. Social unrest
Oh well I guess we'll just have to wait til next year.....oh wait
We are used to that anyway!