Texas is breaking tradition and shaking up college football by eliminating their spring game in favor of NFL-style OTAs under coach Steve Sarkisian. With the challenges posed by the transfer portal, the Longhorns are focusing on player development rather than exhibition games.

Texas appears to have joined a growing list of prominent college football programs by dropping the annual spring game in favor of a restructured practice period

If Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian doesn't want to play a spring game, more power to him. But the Horns would be wise to still meet their fans.