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Inside the Program: Texas gears up for a crucial December and builds its future core

Eric Nahlinby: Eric Nahlin14 hours ago

Texas is gearing up for a pivotal December as staff decisions, portal movement, and roster evaluations begin to shape the months ahead. This episode breaks down how emerging young players are positioning themselves to define the next era of Longhorn football.

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The video discusses the current state and outlook of Texas Longhorns football as they enter December, a critical month filled with substantial roster and coaching staff changes, bowl games, and playoff possibilities.

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A significant focus is placed on the 2025 freshman class, highlighting their physicality, production potential, and the promise they bring to various positions, particularly the trenches and defensive secondary.

They note the challenges head coach Steve Sarkisian faces in managing coaching turnover, player retention, and aggressive recruiting via the transfer portal, which is expected to be especially active this offseason.

The discussion also covers the dynamics of roster management, including the role of agents, exit interviews, and the balancing act of imports and exports. Special attention is given to several standout freshmen such as Justus Terry, Josiah Sharma, Myron Charles, Jackson Christian, Graceson Littleton, Kade Phillips, and Jonathan Cunningham.

Despite some players redshirting and battling injuries, the overall tone is optimistic about the future talent and physicality of the team, which bodes well for Texas’s competitiveness in upcoming seasons.

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