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The Reheat: Is SP+ Right To Downplay Texas?

by: RT Young07/29/25
Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning
Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)

Texas enters the season with sky-high expectations, but SP+ isn’t buying the hype. We break down why the advanced metrics are skeptical—and whether they’re missing the bigger picture.

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The video from the Inside Texas Football YouTube channel features hosts Joe Cook and RT Young discussing key storylines and analysis as Texas Longhorns football camp approaches. They focus on preseason perspectives, particularly a recent SEC preview by ESPN analyst Bill Connelly and his SP+ metrics, which use advanced statistics to evaluate teams.

The discussion centers on Texas’ ranking, the uncertainty surrounding quarterback Arch Manning’s impact, the defensive outlook, and special teams concerns. They explain the nuances of SP+ metrics, especially how it handles factors like returning production and special teams. The hosts also touch on the current state of the SEC versus Big Ten dynamics, including playoff format debates and conference rivalries, highlighting the complexities and lack of alignment between conferences.

Additionally, they discuss Longhorn players making NFL impacts, particularly undrafted free agent David Gbenda and quarterback Quinn Ewers, while cautioning about overhyped NFL training camp highlights. The video ends with a preview of upcoming Texas football practice coverage and promotes Inside Texas’s detailed Longhorn football guide for the 2025 season.

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