How Texas’ Offense Will Capture a Big 12 Title

There’s no doubting that defense wins national titles, but a Big 12 title? Well, in a conference where the scoreboard changes more often than Lady Gaga at the VMAs, it takes a prolific offense to win football games.

Last year, the Big 12 had three teams in the top 10 in total offense and seven in the top 25. Kansas State, the defending Big 12 champs, averaged 38.8 points per contest.

Though the Longhorns have focused on improving a historically wretched defense, there’s no doubt that a Big 12 title rests on the shoulders of David Ash’s arm and Major Applewhite’s offensive schemes.

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Last season, the Longhorns averaged over 35 points per contest, an outstanding mark, but only good enough for sixth in the Big 12.

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It seems rather peculiar saying this, but if the Longhorns want to compete for a Big 12 title, their offense must improve.

Fortunately for Applewhite, 10 out of 11 starters are returning, including a slew of running backs at his disposal, and a more seasoned and experienced Ash. Meanwhile, with the departure of Landry Jones and Collin Klein, other teams have lost offensive firepower.

With that in mind, the goal of this upcoming season’s offense should be to put up over 40 points per contest. This may sound like wishful thinking, but with an improved quarterback, running backs, wide receivers and offensive line, why not?

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