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Five key plays: No. 13 Iowa State 23, No. 17 Texas 20
There were 134 snaps taken in No. 17 Texas’ 23-20 loss to No. 13 Iowa State on Friday. Here are five plays that ended up making a big difference in the Longhorns’ loss: 1. A costly sack Texas gave up only two sacks in the game. But the last one was a real back … → Read More
Iowa State 23, Texas 20: Our five questions for the Longhorns — answered
Revisiting our five pregame questions that were facing the 17th-ranked Longhorns ahead of Friday’s 23-20 loss to 13th-ranked Iowa State. How they played out: Advertisement 1. Did Texas look rusty? No. It had been 20 days since their last game, but for the second straight game, the Longhorns exploded out of the gate. In … → Read More
No. 13 Iowa State 23, No. 17 Texas 20: The expanded boxscore
How it all happened Friday at Royal-Memorial Stadium: First quarter 1st quarter: Texas 13, Iowa State 7. No rust at all. The Longhorns, who hadn’t played in 20 days, started on fire — a steady dose of Bijan Robinson, making his fourth straight start, and a nicely-placed throw to Brennan Eagles for 59 yards … → Read More
You can stop believin': Texas' 23-20 loss to Iowa State shatters Big 12 title game hopes
It’s all over at Royal-Memorial Stadium. And when we say over, we mean Texas’ chances at playing for a Big 12 championship this season. It’s all about the math. With the Big 12 title game coming down to four teams — Iowa State, Oklahoma, Texas and Oklahoma State — the number crunchers over at ESPN … → Read More
No rust, plenty of defense: In must-win game, Texas leads Iowa State at halftime, 13-10
It’s halftime at Royal-Memorial Stadium, and 17th-ranked Texas is leading No. 13 Iowa State, 13-10. The good news: Despite the score, it just feels like Texas is in control. You can make the case that this should be at least a 20-10 lead, maybe even 24-10. The bad news: Despite that feeling that Texas is … → Read More
Tom Herman: Texas knows 'that you can't win 'em all till you win the first one'
Highlights from Texas head coach Tom Herman’s weekly press conference on Monday ahead of Friday’s Iowa State game: Talk about a tale of two weeks. Last Monday, Herman shot back at questions over his job security and recent troubles with recruiting — and that was when he was prepping for winless Kansas. Today, with 15th-ranked … → Read More
Tom Herman: Coaching, recruiting in a world of rumors, unnamed sources and personal agendas not easy
Highlights from Texas head coach Tom Herman’s weekly press conference on Monday ahead of Saturday’s Kansas game: For a team that has won three straight games, should be well-rested after a week off and is prepping to play a team that hasn’t won a game since October 2019 — 11 straight losses — today’s presser … → Read More
Texas 17, West Virginia 13: Our five questions for the Longhorns — answered
Revisiting our five pregame questions that were facing the 22nd-ranked Longhorns ahead of Saturday’s 17-13 win over sixth-ranked West Virginia. How they played out: Advertisement 1. With no Keaontay Ingram, who led the Texas running game? Bijan Robinson. The five-star freshman started and finished things the right way: His 54-yard run on the first … → Read More
No. 22 Texas 17, West Virginia 13: The expanded boxscore
How it all happened Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium: First quarter 1st quarter: Texas 7, West Virginia 7. Bijan Robinson got the start for the third straight game, and burst for a 54-yard run on Texas’ first play. It led to Sam Ehlinger’s 89th career touchdown pass, which moved him past Oklahoma Heisman winner Sam … → Read More
The results are in: Texas takes West Virginia, wins third straight game, 17-13
At this point of the season, with a pair of Big 12 losses already on the ledger, every game is a must-win game for Texas. The 22nd-ranked Longhorns produced their second straight defensive gem, shutting down West Virginia’s running game, forcing the Mountaineers into field goals and taking advantage of being on the receiving end … → Read More
In a tough defensive start, Texas leads West Virginia at halftime, 10-7
It’s halftime at Royal-Memorial Stadium, and No. 22 Texas is leading West Virginia 10-7. This one looked like it was going to be a shootout — Texas zipped its way downfield for an opening-drive touchdown, then West Virginia answered with an efficient touchdown drive of its own — but then developed into a strong defensive … → Read More
Texas 41, Oklahoma State 34: Our five questions for the Longhorns — answered
Revisiting our five pregame questions that were facing the Longhorns ahead of Saturday’s 41-34 overtime win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma State in Stillwater. How they played out: Advertisement 1. Did Texas scheme up another way to slow down Chuba Hubbard? Yes. The 2019 Doak Walker Award finalist who led the country in rushing finished with … → Read More
Texas 41, Oklahoma State 34: The expanded boxscore
How it all happened Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater: First quarter 1st quarter: Oklahoma State 14, Texas 7. The Cowboys got the first score — duh, a Tylan Wallace touchdown catch — but the Longhorns got the first big break when a Spencer Sanders RPO fumbled handoff to Chuba Hubbard was recovered … → Read More
Oh yes, Ossai! Defense paves the way in Texas' 41-34 overtime upset of No. 6 Oklahoma State
Another week, another overtime. And a huge win for the Texas Longhorns. Texas played its third overtime game this season, and fittingly, the game ended with a Joseph Ossai sack on fourth down, leading the Horns to a 41-34 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Advertisement Joshua Moore — Texas’ leading receiver and top … → Read More
How's this for a trick? Defense is keeping Texas in it at Stillwater; OSU leads at halftime, 24-20
It’s halftime at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. Sixth-ranked Oklahoma State — the lone remaining unbeaten team in the Big 12 — is leading Texas, 24-20. The Cowboys have produced twice as many yards as Texas. But three turnovers have led to 13 Texas points. This win-or-else game for the Longhorns (3-2, 2-2) pits their … → Read More
Tom Herman: Rainy days and Mondays don't get Texas' coach down, especially after a win
Highlights from Texas head coach Tom Herman’s weekly press conference on Monday ahead of Saturday’s Oklahoma State game: Maybe Saturday’s 27-16 win over Baylor is giving him a little more oomph this week. Herman was a bit more spry than he has been on recent Mondays, pushing back on a question about the Horns’ running … → Read More
Texas 27, Baylor 16: Our five questions for the Longhorns — answered
Revisiting our five pregame questions that were facing the Longhorns ahead of Saturday’s 27-16 win over Baylor at Royal-Memorial Stadium. How they played out: Advertisement 1. Did Sam Ehlinger get his first true win against Baylor? Yes. The Texas quarterback can now say he’s beaten every school in the Big 12 during his career. … → Read More
Texas 27, Baylor 16: The expanded boxscore
How it all happened Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium: First quarter 1st quarter: Baylor 3, Texas 0. The Horns looked sluggish and were shut out in the first quarter for the second game in a row. Texas slumbered through the quarter, producing 37 total yards in three drives. Not that the Bears did much, either, … → Read More
Ho-hum Horns gladly take the win in cruise-control 27-16 victory over Baylor
Texas, the top scoring team in the country after averaging a blistering 50 points per game, tapped the offensive brakes on Saturday and in the process reversed its two-game skid, reestablished itself in the Big 12 race and overcame a slow start to control the final three quarters to beat Baylor 27-16 at Royal-Memorial Stadium. … → Read More
Horns lead 13-3 at halftime, but Texas, Baylor are both getting their kicks
It’s halftime at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Texas is leading Baylor 13-3. That is not a typo. This was expected to be another Big 12 shootout for the Longhorns — Texas is an 8.5-point favorite and the over/under for total points in this game is 60.5 — but so far, this game is looking like it’s sticking … → Read More