Editing Texas Longhorns vs Sam Houston Bearkats (section)

== Predictions & Expectations ==
Oddsmakers favor Texas by a wide margin, with expectations of a comfortable win. Still, early non-conference games can often reveal surprises, and Sam Houston will look to take advantage of any Longhorn mistakes.

Texas will aim to start fast, rotate in depth players, and keep their squad healthy ahead of SEC play. For Sam Houston, the goal will be to compete, frustrate the Longhorns, and take positives into their upcoming schedule.