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The Reheat: Texas’ Young Talent Learning to Settle In

by: RT Young09/09/25
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Join us on The Reheat as we break down how Texas’ young talent is starting to settle in and find its rhythm on the field.

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The video is a detailed discussion and analysis of the current state and future trajectory of the Texas Longhorns football team. Hosted by Joe Cook and RT Young on the Inside Texas Football YouTube channel, the conversation centers on the team’s development, challenges, and outlook for the 2025 season compared to previous years (2023 and 2024).

The hosts emphasize that while Texas showed flashes of brilliance early in those seasons, they plateaued and never fully recaptured their peak performance. The 2025 team, led by quarterback Arch Manning, is described as young and still growing into its potential, with players trying too hard and struggling with consistency.

Steve Sarkisian’s NFL-style approach to managing the season—focusing on long-term development rather than immediate results—is praised as a wise strategy. The team is experimenting with rotations and using early games as auditions to prepare for tougher competition later. The discussion also highlights specific player performances, such as the struggles of key offensive players and the promising development of defensive standouts.

Additionally, the hosts touch on the broader college football landscape, including the struggles of Florida’s football program, and sprinkle in some light personal anecdotes, such as the challenges of attending games with young children. Throughout, the message is one of patience, development, and realistic expectations as Texas works toward becoming a dominant team by season’s end rather than seeking early perfection.

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