Texas ended a stretch of three straight losing seasons in 2017 and should take another step forward this season but Big 12 and national contention are still at least a year away. SportsDay's Chuck Carlton breaks down the Longhorns' upcoming season.
Three games to circle on the calendar
1. Maryland: When it comes to the non-conference schedule, everyone is focused on Texas hosting USC in a battle of bluebloods. Maybe it should be Maryland. Last year's 51-41 home loss brought reality to the Tom Herman era, as well as doubt. Texas has much to prove against a Big Ten bottom-feeder.