Longhorns Daily News: Texas football earns a Cheez-It Bowl projection

College football is roughly two weeks underway (if you don’t count Week 0.)

That means it’s … projection season.

Per 247Sportsat their current pace, the Texas Longhorns are projected for a Cheez-It Bowl appearance, where they would hypothetically face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

From 247Sports: “The Longhorns gained the respect of everyone nationally following Saturday’s hard-fought loss to Alabama and played better than the Crimson Tide much of the afternoon. The incoming injury news on quarterback Quinn Ewers is vital to this program’s long-term success this fall and if it has a shot to stay in the Big 12 race potentially without its leader on offense. Texas played well enough to upset the top-ranked reigning SEC champs, but it didn’t happen.”

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Whys of Texas: So was it a safety vs. Alabama or not?

Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Sark shows bark as Texas coach getting more feisty

Dallas Morning News: 5 things Texas fans should know about UTSA: Jeff Traylor returns to DKR

247Sports: Morning Brew: Latest on UT’s quarterback situation and an injury update

247Sports: The Huddle: Tuesday notes and observations

Inside Texas: Preliminary thoughts on Texas versus UTSA

Inside Texas: Wednesday: How does Texas football keep it going?

Inside Texas: Film room: The Texas defensive line showed out versus Alabama

Inside Texas: Checking in on the Texas freshmen: Alabama game another data point

Inside Texas: Texas vs. UTSA: Comparing statistics for both teams through two games

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Texas showing signs of the program Steve Sarkisian wants it to be

Texas Newcomers Report: Short and sweet was Quinn Ewers’ first chance to shine

Reacts Survey: How do you feel about Texas following loss to Alabama?

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

247Sports: WATCH: Top highlights from Texas commits last week

Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns: Wednesday AM recruiting nuggets

Inside Texas: Texas hoops recruiting: Beard on the road, weekend visits

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Our Daily Bears: Week 2 position grades for Baylor football

Our Daily Bears: FIRST LOOK: Texas State Bobcats

Crimson and Cream Machine: Oklahoma Football: Adjustments keyed offensive ignition versus Kent State

The Smoking Musket: West Virginia looks to right the ship against FCS Towson

Bring On The Cats: K-State football unveils alternate uniforms

Rock Chalk Talk: Stock up, Stock Down: Post-West Virginia

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