Sep 16, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens (2) celebrates with wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The 2024 college football season is just weeks away. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s inaugural campaign could be an instant success due to the talent and experience on the roster that he inherited, led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman. However, several of the 12 other FBS teams out of Texas deserve equal coverage.
Yes, the Texas Longhorns, who are heavily predicted to return to the college football playoffs for a second consecutive season, continue to dominate the mainstream sports media, which some may label as biased. Still, hey, when the backup quarterback is part of the Manning family, the spotlight tends to follow.
With the latest ESPN FPI predictions released to the public, eleven of the 13 Texas teams are predicted to finish with a winning or .500 record with at least six wins for bowl eligibility. So, for those who only pay attention to Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Baylor, there’s a lot of great football being played in the Lone Star State. Here are the predicted records for every Texas team ahead of the 2024 season.
Houston
Nov 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Donovan Smith (1) runs the ball in front of UCF Knights defensive end Shaun Peterson Jr. (12) during the second quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 4-8 (2-7 Big 12)
Conference: Big 12
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 4-8
Sam Houston State
Sep 23, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sam Houston State Bearkats quarterback Grant Gunnell (8) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 3-9 (2-6 Conference USA)
Conference: Conference USA
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 4-8
North Texas
DENTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 27: Austin Aune #2 and Asher Alberding #89 of the North Texas Mean Green celebrate the second quarter touchdown by DeAndre Torrey #3 against the UTSA Roadrunners at Apogee Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Denton, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
2023 record: 5-7 (3-5 AAC)
Conference: The American
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 6-6
Baylor
Nov 25, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears running back Dominic Richardson (21) carries the ball for a 2-yard touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 3-9 (2-7 Big 12)
Conference: Big 12
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 6-6
UTEP
Sep 22, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; A UTEP Miners helmet during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated UTEP 37-26. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 3-9 (2-6 Conference USA)
Conference: Conference USA
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 6-6
Rice
Sep 29, 2018; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A Rice Owls helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 6-7 (4-4 AAC)
Conference: The American
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 7-5
TCU
Sep 23, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs safety Bud Clark (21) celebrates after he intercepts an SMU Mustangs pass during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)
Conference: Big 12
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 7-5
Texas State
Dec 26, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas State Bobcats running back Ismail Mahdi (21) and offensive lineman Brey Walker (70) celebrate after the game against the Rice Owls at Gerald J Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 8-5 (4-4 Sun Belt)
Conference: Sun Belt
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 7-5
Texas A\u0026amp;M
Sep 16, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 7-6 (4-4 SEC)
Conference: SEC
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 8-4
Texas Tech
Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) rushing the football during the 47th Radience Technology Independence Bowl Saturday evening, December 16, 2023, in Shreveport, La.
2023 record: 7-6 (5-4 Big 12)
Conference: Big 12
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 8-4
SMU
Sep 23, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone (2) in action during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the SMU Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 11-3 (9-0 AAC)
Conference: Atlantic Coast
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 8-4
UTSA
Dec 19, 2023; Frisco, TX, USA; UTSA Roadrunners wide receiver Joshua Cephus (2) runs after a catch during the third quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
2023 record: 9-4 (7-1 Conference USA)
Conference: Conference USA
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 9-3
Texas
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) evades a tackle by Washington edge Bralen Trice (8) during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2023 record: 12-2 (8-1 Big 12)
Conference: SEC
ESPN FPI predicted 2024 record: 12-2
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