The Alamo Bowl hasn’t meant much to Texas fans in past years. That could all change this year. After no bowl appearance last season, Thursday’s game against Washington should carry more significance.
The Texas Bowl in 2017 had a similar feel to this year’s Alamo Bowl. The Longhorns have a handful of players departing, but return the bulk of the roster.
The 2017 game against Missouri was a momentum builder for the 2018 season. The Longhorns used the game as a springboard into a nine-win season and conference title appearance. Steve Sarkisian and company can capture similar momentum with a strong performance against the Huskies.
A handful of players shined in Tom Herman’s first bowl win to cap the 2017 season. Most notably, Sam Ehlinger made an early case to win the starting job in 2018.
Let’s look at a few players with the most to gain from a strong Alamo Bowl.
Quinn Ewers
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The Washington game could go a long way in deciding who starts at quarterback next year. If Quinn Ewers plays like he did against Alabama and Oklahoma, it’s going to be difficult for Maalik Murphy or Arch Manning to unseat Ewers atop the depth chart.
Jonathon Brooks and Keilan Robinson
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Jaydon Blue and Cedric Baxter will push for carries. Competition will bring the best out of the group. That said, Brooks and Robinson can solidify bigger roles in the offense with a strong showing.
Cam Williams and Devon Campbell
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Christian Jones could depart for the NFL leaving an opening on the offensive line. It’s unclear how much playing time Williams and Campbell will see, but on-field data could have a say in whether or not they can take hold of a starting job next season.
Alfred Collins
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Collins has had a quiet season but earned his first sack of the…
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