This is the Texas team we’ve all been waiting for—firing on all cylinders and showing the grit and swagger fans have longed to see.

1. The Texas Longhorns are making waves, capturing attention from analysts and fans alike. It’s clear the hype is building around a team that seems ready to return to greatness. On Always College Football, analyst Greg McElroy shared his excitement about the Longhorns, saying, “This is the Texas we’ve been waiting for.”

McElroy praised the Longhorns’ recent performances, noting, “It’s been a while since we saw Texas like this,” but acknowledged that while recent wins over teams like Michigan and Florida were solid, they may not be the strongest resume-builders given Michigan’s .500 record and Florida’s struggles with a backup quarterback. Still, McElroy pointed out that Texas’s real strength is its defense. “I’m not at all concerned about Texas’s defense; they’re championship caliber,” he said.

Adding fuel to the excitement are Texas’s impressive recruiting commitments. Headlining the list are Jonah Williams, a five-star safety from Galveston, TX, and wide receiver Jaime Ffrench from Jacksonville, FL, both of whom are expected to be game-changers. Wide receivers Kaliq Lockett from Sachse, TX, and other promising recruits like defensive end Lance Jackson and linebacker Nick Townsend are further solidifying Texas’s future.

The 2024 class is also stacked, featuring elite talents like running back Jerrick Gibson, cornerback Jordon Johnson-Rubell, and wide receivers Freddie Dubose and Brandon Baker. McElroy’s enthusiasm, paired with Texas’s recruiting prowess, suggests the Longhorns are on the verge of reclaiming their place among college football’s elite.