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5 breakout candidates for Texas’ 2019 season, including a true freshman and familiar faces on defense

Texas will field at least 14 new starters -- eight on defense, six on offense -- in its season opener against Louisiana Tech on Aug. 31.

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With the departures of Lil'Jordan Humphrey, three key offensive linemen and just about everybody on defense, the Longhorns will need breakout seasons from players on both sides of the ball.