Texas has a chance to get back into the win column in Week 9.
After two heartbreaking losses where the Longhorns once held a double-digit lead, Texas was on a well-timed bye in Week 8. First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are now preparing to play one of the most balanced teams in the Big 12.
Baylor and Texas will face off in Waco on Oct. 30. The Bears are ranked No. 16 in the AP Poll this week and deploy one of the top rushing attacks in the country. On the defensive side, they lead the conference in interceptions.
Thanks to the Oklahoma State loss to Iowa State last week, the Longhorns now have a chance to sneak into the Big 12 championship game if they’re able to win the remaining games on the schedule. First, they’ll need to get past a tough Bears team this week.
Here are a few interesting facts to get you prepared for the Texas-Baylor matchup.