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Texas football goes from a top-10 road matchup that captivated the eyes of the nation to a mismatch at home, where the Longhorns are favored by 35½ points.
But that doesn’t mean Saturday’s game against UTSA will be easy or one to overlook. As those two October midseason tests against Oklahoma and Georgia get closer, there are things Texas will show (or not show) against the Roadrunners that can tell us a lot.
Five questions that are on my mind this week concerning Texas-UTSA and other national matchups:
Will UTSA give Texas a tussle?
Sure, for half of the first quarter, then it will be over. The Longhorns are ascending and, to a man, are aware that upsets happen in college football. There will be no shocker Saturday at DKR. USTA coach Jeff Traylor is correct in his comment that the talent disparity between the two teams is enormous.
The Roadrunners will come in with nothing to lose but will run headfirst into a team that believes it’s just as good as or better than any program in the country. The Horns are 14-2 over their last 16 games for a reason. The 54-10 outcome could be a lot worse, but Steve Sarkisian will call off the dogs midway through the third quarter.
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Which of Texas’ nonstarting receivers will have the biggest game?
This one has Johntay Cook II written all over it. He might not get into the game until the second half, but Cook will catch a couple of long passes from backup Arch Manning. He will finish with five receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. These next three games — UTSA, Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State — will give the Horns ample opportunity to share the wealth because Texas will dominate each game.
Freshman edge rusher Colin Simmons is the only Longhorn with a sack this season. The Horns hope…
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2024-09-13 22:32:07
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