Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Las Vegas odds say Texas will be middle of the pack in 2021

Las Vegas odds say that the Texas Longhorns aren’t in the running to finish among the top of the Big 12 Conference, per a report in 247Sports. In fact, they put Texas’ win total at 4.

From 247Sports: “After leading some of the nation’s most explosive offenses as a coordinator at Alabama the past two seasons, Steve Sarkisian steps back into a head coaching role at Texas, which won’t require a full rebuild. The Longhorns finished the 2020 campaign 7-3 overall, featuring losses to conference foes TCU, Oklahoma, and Iowa State by eight points or less. Although Texas lost a couple of offensive veterans including quarterback Sam Ehlinger and tackle Sam Cosmi to the NFL, Sarkisian should be able to find more ways to maximize the talents of running back Bijan Robinson.”

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Texas’ Tara Davis doubles up on NCAA long jump championships

Austin American-Statesman: Senate hearing raises more questions than answers about college NIL bill

Dallas Morning News: College Football Playoff’s expansion to 12 teams could happen much sooner than previously anticipated

247Sports: The Insider: Adjusting expectations for Keilan Robinson

Inside Texas: College World Series Championship odds

Inside Texas: A look at the USF Bulls, Texas’ Super Regional opponent

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Confident Texas two wins away from College World Series appearance

Texas hosted 5-star DT Bear Alexander on Wednesday

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

247Sports: Previewing the big recruiting weekend in Austin

247Sports: Five-star LB Harold Perkins visiting Texas this weekend

247Sports: LIVE UPDATES: Texas’ second OV weekend of the summer

247Sports: Texas joins the race for 2023 Temple ATH Mikal Harrison-Pilot

247Sports: Chris Beard and Texas to host two major targets for official visits this weekend

247Sports: 2024 Aledo CB Jaden Allen excited by Texas offer

Inside Texas: Recruiting Matters: Bear, Terrance Brooks, new CB on the board, Adari Haulcy, Evan Stewart

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Frogs O’ War: TCU baseball season recap

Crimson and Cream Machine: OU beats FSU, 5-1 to win the 2021 WCWS Championship

Bring On The Cats: 86 DAYS TO 2021 KICKOFF: Hillard Cozine

WHAT WE’RE READING

SB Nation: Suns are playing their best defensive basketball when it matters most

SB Nation: The NFL needs to get its act together with vaccinations

SB Nation: Canadiens-Golden Knights Stanley Cup Semifinal will begin on Monday

NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND

• Texas baseball takes on the South Florida Bulls tomorrow in the Super Regional.

• Slow news day!