Longhorns Daily News: Paul Finebaum: If Texas can beat Alabama in 2023, ‘they’re off and running’

The mouth of the South, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, has officially made a habit of mentioning the Texas Longhorns, specifically, ahead of their 2024 move to the SEC.

In particular, what will be required of Texas to be successful in their new league.

That begins in 2023.

“They’re going to be the pick to win the Big 12. But … they have Alabama in Week 2, in Tuscaloosa. You will see on College GameDay that day upsets picked. I promise you that. [And] if they pull that one off, they’re going to be off and running,” Finebaum said, per On3. “They have one of the best quarterbacks in the country [in Quinn Ewers]. They have the most famous freshman in the country in Arch Manning. And I think they’ve got a shot at getting to the Playoff and a legitimate shot this time.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Inside Texas: Where Texas has placed in the Big 12 preseason poll since 2011

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Big 12 Media Day preview roundtable

Four-star ATH Aeryn Hampton set to decide between Texas and Alabama

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

247Sports: 2025 QB KJ Lacey talks Texas commitment, Sark’s quarterback development

247Sports: Inside the race for Top247 cornerback Corian Gipson ahead of July 22 decision

247Sports: Standout ‘26 WR Trent Mosley is already a national recruit

247Sports: The Huddle: Scatter-shooting recruiting notes

Inside Texas: Father of Kobe Black dives into the latest in the five-star cornerback’s recruitment

Inside Texas: Recruiting Humidor: Latest on 2024 targets, upcoming decisions

Inside Texas: Inside Texas Weekend Recruiting Thread: Decisions on deck

Inside Texas: Jerrick Gibson, On3’s No. 2 running back, discusses his commitment, skillset, Tashard Choice

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Austin American-Statesman: Big 12 preseason predictions are a total crapshoot this year

247Sports: Texas opponent early scouting report: Kansas

Our Daily Bears: 2023 Baylor Football Opponent Quick-Hitter: UCF

WHAT WE’RE READING

SB Nation: Damian Lillard is doing everything he can to force trade to Miami Heat

SB Nation: Ezekiel Elliott’s trainer sounds like Courage the Cowardly Dog

SB Nation: How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be

NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND

• Have a good weekend!