TJ Krilowicz

TJ Krilowicz

Joined: Aug 20, 2024

TJ Krilowicz is a staff writer for Texas Longhorns on SI. A current member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), TJ helped write press releases for the National Football Foundation over the summer. Other work that TJ does is working as an analyst for Texas Student Television. His favorite sport is basketball and his favorite team is the Dallas Mavericks.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) runs with the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Javan Robinson (12) during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

December 27, 2007; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Longhorns cornerback Brandon Foster (28) runs the ball against the defense of Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Nate Kimbrough (16) after picking off a pass intended for wide receiver Kyle Williams (not pictured) in the second half during the Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Texas defeated Arizona State 52-34. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) dives past Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) into the end-zone for a touchdown during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) stiff arms Clemson Tigers safety Khalil Barnes (7) as he runs toward the end zone in the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoffs first round game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) holds up the WWE Big 12 championship belt after the Sun Devils defeat the Iowa State Cyclones and win the 2024 Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Sarkisian also mentioned that he wished he had "discovered" Cam when he entered the transfer portal from Sacramento State in 2022.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Justice Finkley (1) pressures Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean (9) during the Texas Longhorns football game against the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

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Finkley entered the transfer portal on Dec. 13th after spending three seasons in Austin.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer pumps his arms as the Buckeyes take the field before a NCAA college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. [Joshua A. Bickel/Dispatch]

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The former college football head coach and current CFB analyst on FOX Urban Meyer thinks Texas will advance to the semifinals of the CFB Playoffs.

Sep 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Zac Swanson (92) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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When the Longhorns meet the Sun Devils in Atlanta on Jan. 1st for the College Football Playoffs, they will encounter a lot of familiar faces.

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Multiple former Texas Longhorns helped their NFL teams get some critical victories late in the season.

Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) evades a tackle from Clemson Tigers safety Khalil Barnes (7) to run the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, Dec. 21, 2024.

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The Texas Longhorns took care of business Saturday, beating the Clemson Tigers 38-24 to advance in the College Football Playoff.

Dec 7, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams (0) runs against Southern Methodist Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses (3) during the third quarter in the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The winner will advance to the Chick-Fil-A Bowl to play Arizona State in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) runs out on the field ahead of the Longhorns' game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Texas won the game 56-7.

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The winner will advance to the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl to play Arizona State.

Dec 7, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end T.J. Parker (3) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Texas can avoid the upset if they focus on stopping these key players.

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) reacts after making a touchdown catch against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The odds are stacked in Texas's favor in this weekend's playoff game.

Dec 7, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws during the third quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The ACC Champion is headed to Austin to clash with the Longhorns.

Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian embraces quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) as Ewers is honored as one of Texas' seniors in their last home game of the season against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Sarkisian joined "The Rich Eisen Show" on Friday to talk about Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns.