Looking at where Texas ranks in SEC in returning offensive production
Is Texas on the verge of an offensive drop off? The numbers suggest the opposite.
Not long ago we noted the Longhorns’ overall returning production ranking among SEC teams. Texas ranked second to the Texas A&M Aggies in that category. Perhaps more impressive is the balance between strong offensive and defensive returning production.
Texas is in the Top 5 of the SEC in both offensive and defensive returning production according to ESPN’s Bill Connelly. His statistical model, which now includes what transfers did in their last season, has Texas as one of the most complete teams in the conference.
Offensively, the Longhorns return 74% of their production from last season. That includes what the team adds from transfer receivers Matthew Golden (Houston), Isaiah Bond (Alabama), Silas Bolden (Oregon State) and Amari Niblack. The four combined 160 receptions, 2,145 yards and 19 touchdowns from last season.
The Longhorns’ rivals from across the Red River aren’t faring as well in returning production. Despite returning several impact receivers, the Oklahoma Sooners return just 44% of their production from last season. Much of that production left with transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel to Oregon.
Here’s a look at where every SEC team ranks in returning offensive production in 2024.
Oklahoma Sooners
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— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) February 16, 2024
Returning offensive production: 44%
National rank: No. 111
Kentucky Wildcats
What it means.
Chapter 1: Our Home.🎤 @TimCouchQB
🎥 @UKSportsVideo pic.twitter.com/CD4iJsi8M8— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 10, 2024
Returning offensive production: 45%
National rank: No. 110
Tennessee Volunteers
A 𝙣𝙚𝙬 look at a 𝖍𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖈 play.#GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/3QOYDKadbo
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 15, 2024
Returning offensive production: 46%
National rank: No. 107
Arkansas Razorbacks
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— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) February 13, 2024
Returning offensive production: 50%
National rank: No. 99
South Carolina Gamecocks
The future is bright 🤙 pic.twitter.com/ML25q9DkCx
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) February 7, 2024
Returning offensive production: 52%
National rank: No. 94
Mississippi State Bulldogs
‘Good’ ain’t good enough!#SHOWTIME | #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/Bl3vf6XJ4F
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 15, 2024
Returning offensive production: 54%
National rank: No. 89
Vanderbilt Commodores
Rise and grind 😤 pic.twitter.com/wTPMApN7wY
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) February 16, 2024
Returning offensive production: 54%
National rank: No. 87
LSU Tigers
Building Something Special
It's about elite actions every single day pic.twitter.com/EmzoRQwETG— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) February 9, 2024
Returning offensive production: 55%
National rank: No. 84
Alabama Crimson Tide
Student-Athletes of the Week! 📚🎓
@_dylanlonergan @JalenHale8@BraysonHubbard #RollTide pic.twitter.com/SMgASQLvt1— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) February 16, 2024
Returning offensive production: 56%
National rank: No. 83
Florida Gators
Still time to donate on Giving Day! We appreciate all of the support from Gator Nation! 🐊https://t.co/jZHN0vcT3S#AllForTheGators pic.twitter.com/BAbOVNPgfZ
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) February 15, 2024
Returning offensive production: 70%
National rank: No. 39
Ole Miss Rebels
It doesn't matter how you get here…
Just get here #ComeTotheSip pic.twitter.com/JAO28aT77P
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 16, 2024
Returning offensive production: 71%
National rank: No. 35
Texas Longhorns
You have to be obsessed 😤 pic.twitter.com/EtUVTd3Tx7
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) February 15, 2024
Returning offensive production: 74%
National rank: No. 30
Auburn Tigers
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— Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) February 15, 2024
Returning offensive production: 74%
National rank: No. 27
Georgia Bulldogs
It all starts in Indy.
11 Dawgs are headed to the NFL Combine!#GoDawgs | #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/AvGLOQ4ZkY
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) February 14, 2024
Returning offensive production: 76%
National rank: No. 25
Texas A&M
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🏟️ Kyle Field #GigEm pic.twitter.com/rXfUNIqDJB— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) January 24, 2024
Returning offensive production: 77%
National rank: No. 22
Missouri Tigers
● 2023 Freshman Spotlight ●
TE Brett Norfleet – Missouri
• Norfleet made his presence known last season as a Freshman and will have an even bigger role in 2024 on a very talented offense. Last season he caught 18 passes for 197 yards 3 Touchdowns averaging 10.9 ypc. pic.twitter.com/lH1ZLW1fXf
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) February 14, 2024
Returning offensive production: 79%
National rank: No. 16