Week 1 is finally here, and the Longhorns open against Maryland at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Saturday, a rematch from their 51-41 home loss in last year's season opener.
Texas coach Tom Herman addressed the media on Monday for his weekly press conference, which ran nearly 45 minutes long. Herman discussed everything from the always-contentious issue of play-calling to what the expectation should be for Texas heading into the season.
Here are five takeaways from the presser:
1. Herman defends OC Tim Beck, says 'we'll all be calling plays on offense'
Discussing the intricacies of Texas' offensive play-calling is clearly something Herman wants no part of, as evident by his Monday press conference.