NO. 31: Texas
COACH: Charlie Strong
2014 RECORD: 6-7
PROJECTED 2015 RECORD: 8-5
CIRCLE THE DATE: Oct. 10 vs. Oklahoma
WHY NO. 31: Because of the way the Longhorns finished in Strong’s first season as coach. Ignore the blowout loss to Arkansas in the bowl game. Never easy to beat an old rival. Texas showed signs of life in late-season wins against West Virginia and Oklahoma State, securing a bowl bid. And going 5-4 in the Big 12, while still far below Texas standards, is a move in the right direction.