Texas stayed in the win column on Saturday night. After a painstaking first half and long third quarter, the Longhorns defeated the Wyoming Cowboys, 31-10.
The team will undoubtedly have to battle false security from the performance. The offense was bad all around, and somehow the litany of drops by receivers are largely being dismissed.
Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers had a poor night as well in spite of the high drop total. Ewers was wildly off target on a couple throws and had a near interception of his own.
The Texas defense showed vulnerability despite only allowing 10 points on the night.
Despite all of the above concerns, Texas is 3-0 in a year several teams have already suffered a stinker loss. It is the first 3-0 start for the program since 2012. To get there, the Longhorns had a strong finish.
After Wyoming played keep away on an over 10-minute field goal drive, the Longhorns offense exploded led by Jonathan Brooks and Xavier Worthy. Texas won the fourth 21-0 with help from a Jerrin Thompson pick-six interception.
Saturday’s win can be the best or worst thing for Texas heading into the game with Baylor. It all depends on how the Longhorns respond. Correcting the issues that plagued the team would go a long way toward achieving the team’s goals.
Credit Wyoming for a strong performance and well-prepared product. The Cowboys should be a leader to win the Mountain West.
Texas will look to display a more inspired and prepared performance in prime-time against the Baylor Bears next Saturday.