Texas Is 1-1 and Their Schedule Just Got ‘Brutal’: Why TCU Is No Joke

The Texas Longhorns volleyball squad is already 1-1, and they are heading into a seriously tough stretch. Their Players Era Showcase stay in Las Vegas kicks off Saturday against TCU, a team that could absolutely make them work for it.

Texas needs to come out firing because the Horned Frogs are coming off back-to-back 20-win seasons. Think about that for a sec, back-to-back 20-win seasons isn’t something you just shrug off. TCU hasn’t even played yet this season, but the Big 12 coaches picked them to finish second in the conference, right behind Arizona State, who already beat Texas 3-1 to open the season. That tells you everything you need to know about the challenge ahead.

TCU’s Veterans Are a Real Problem

This TCU squad isn’t just winning games; they’ve got experience spread across the floor. Seniors Becca Kelly and Lauren Murphy are there, along with junior Evan Hendrix. These are the kinds of players who can really challenge a team if they don’t bring their A-game right from the jump. The Longhorns better be ready for a fight because these Horned Frogs are no pushover, and they are looking to start their season strong against a known program like Texas.

This Is a ‘Brutal’ Stretch For the Longhorns

Texas is walking into an early season test that’s already being called a “brutal” part of their schedule. That 1-1 record after dropping a match to Arizona State? It puts a little extra pressure on them here. And get this: the very next day, they have to play No. 1 Nebraska. Yeah, you read that right. So, Saturday’s match against TCU isn’t just another game; it’s a crucial warm-up for what’s coming right around the corner. They need to find their rhythm now.

You can catch the action on FS1 at 7 p.m. Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This TCU match is just the beginning; the Longhorns are staring down a battle with No. 1 Nebraska tomorrow. Talk about a gauntlet, right?

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.