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For several seasons Texas has become a team rigid in its execution, a group of joyless workers marching single file into a Soviet-era factory. They shook that off in an Alamo Bowl victory over Oregon State.

With the confidence earned from a comeback win against the Oregon State Beavers in the Alamo Dome, the Texas Longhorns look to return to college football's elite in 2013.

With a loss to TCU, Texas -- which had won four games in a row and had been contenders for a BCS bowl -- took a step back toward mediocrity in humiliating fashion.

Texas has done this before. Holiday Bowl wins launched trips to the BCS, then to title games. So that's why, as the Longhorns continue to climb back to the top, they seem to know the way.

HornsNation takes an early look at the teams on Texas' 2012 schedule. Rival OU returns its talented QB but faces questions at other areas.

HornsNation previews Texas' 2012 season. The Longhorns' first road trip takes them to Oxford, Miss., to face Ole Miss and new coach Hugh Freeze.

Marquise Goodwin is still focused on the Olympics, but the track star turned receiver is sorely needed by the Texas football team.

A relationship that started at the beginning Mack Brown's Texas career has turned Brenham High into the Longhorns' main pipeline.

Texas' win over Cal in the Holiday Bowl followed a familiar script -- outstanding defense bailing out a struggling offense for a victory.

Texas' bowl preparation has given Bryan Harsin and his quarterbacks time to focus on schemes and play-calling and figuring out improvements.

Safety Adrian Colbert, who had committed to Baylor, switched his pledge Saturday to commit to Texas.

Texas is back in the postseaason a year after failing to qualify for a bowl. The Longhorns will meet Cal in the Bridgepoint Holiday Bowl.

Even with its leading rusher out with an injury, Texas' running game proved dominant again. The Longhorns ran past Texas Tech to become bowl eligible.

For fans of both teams, the tradition and memories add to the Red River Rivalry.

Emmanuel Acho wanted to be the hub of Manny Diaz's defense, and has taken on being the defense's chief communicator.

With a powerful running game and savvy quarterback play against UCLA, Texas' offense is laying a foundation for success the rest of the season.