For the game watch for these three metrics. They mean everything

Texas Longhorns fans there is one, and only one, metric that we should focus on during the game.

This one metric is a predictor whether Texas will be National Champions this season, next season, or never. In fact, this metric has been back tested 20 years.

The consistency for Texas to generate upwards of 500 yards in total offense each game (about 300 passing & 200 rushing) are key that marks all National Championship teams going back to 2005.

The Texas Longhorns led by Vince Young in 2005 averaged 512.1 yards per game. Broken down, that was 213 YPG rushing and 299.1 YPG passing.

To be fair, Texas’ 2005 season was considered elite surpassing the average National Championship team’s total offense by 9% when comparing to the 14 National tiles from 2005-2022.

Sarkisian has spoken on this many times since arriving in 2021 saying that a game were Texas has 300 yards in passing and 200 yards in rushing is the right combination for a winning program. Plus, it normally puts 30+ points on the scoreboard.

This was the blueprint for Alabama and resulted in six titles (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020).

It’s about balance. Championship teams don’t necessarily lead the nation in raw yards, but they do create enough to control the game.

Rushing is the foundation, Sarkisian has always said, “We are a run first offense.” Passing is for explosiveness. Think Parker Livingstone and Jack Endries, and of course we must remember Xavier Worthy. Remember the over the should catch in the end zone at Alabama? Explosive.

Now, one more item that makes one of the biggest differences. After a rushing is met with his first contact, how many yards does he generate after. Same thing for receives. Pass attention the the receivers yards after the catch, or YAC for short.

The higher the YAC, the more dominant a team. For the player, the higher their YAC, the more likely they will start their career in the NFL.

Pay close attention to passing, rushing yards, and YAC yards.