The Texas Longhorns will be among a growing number of programs that are opting to skip this year’s spring game due to potential player poaching on the part of the team’s competitors. (Cue the grumbling about how name, image, and likeness and the NCAA Transfer Portal are ruining college football... because bowl games, Bear Bryant, whatever.
Instead of the spring game, Texas is taking the approach of throwing a fan party.
From Yahoo! Sports’ recent recent report on the offseason schedule adjustment:
However, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte assured the Longhorn faithful during an interview with On Texas Football that there will be a fanfest to replace the [spring game.