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.

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.

Texas will join a growing list of college football programs doing away with traditional spring games in favor of a slightly restructured practice slate, coach Steve Sarkisian said during a recent appearance on the "Up & Adams Show.