At a Glance
- Texas Longhorns finish 10-3, 6-2 in SEC
- Average 30.5 points scored, 20.3 points allowed per game
- Ranked 16th in AP and Coaches polls, 13th in CFP
Why it matters: Fans and analysts can gauge the team’s competitive standing and performance trends.
The Texas Longhorns wrapped up a solid 2024 season, posting a 10-3 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the SEC. Their offensive and defensive numbers reveal where the team excels and where it still has room to grow.
Game Performance
Across 13 games, the Longhorns scored 396 points and allowed 264. Offensively, the third quarter proved the most productive, averaging 8.3 points, while the first quarter averaged 6.1. Defensively, the third quarter was the strongest, limiting opponents to just 2 points on average.
- Third quarter offense: 8.3 points per game
- First quarter offense: 6.1 points per game
- Third quarter defense: 2 points allowed per game
Rankings & Time in Lead
The team sits at 16th in both the AP and Coaches polls and 13th in the College Football Playoff rankings released on Nov. 4. They have led opponents 50.9% of game time, trailing 29.7%.
| Poll | Rank |
|---|---|
| AP | 16 |
| Coaches | 16 |
| CFP | 13 |
Offense & Defense Stats
Average per game, the Longhorns rush for 138 yards and pass for 251 yards, while allowing 104 rushing and 235 passing yards to opponents.
- Red-zone: 63.8% touchdowns, 21.3% field goals, 14.9% no score
- Third-down conversion: 39.2%
- Fourth-down conversion: 52.9%
- Penalties: 108 total, 906 yards lost, 8.3 per game
Attendance
Season attendance averaged 102,367 per game, with the Texas-A&M matchup drawing the highest crowd at 103,632. The record attendance was 105,215 during the 2024 Texas-Georgia game.
Key Takeaways
- Longhorns finished 10-3 with a strong SEC showing.
- Offense averages 30.5 points per game, defense allows 20.3.
- Red-zone efficiency and penalty yardage present improvement opportunities.
The stats paint a clear picture of a team that performed consistently well, yet still has opportunities to tighten defense and capitalize on red-zone chances.
