It’s Houston week for the Texas Longhorns following a deflating loss to the Oklahoma Sooners.
The matchup with Houston sets up as a get-right game for Texas. The Cougars are 3-3 on the season, but among the worst defensive teams in the Big 12. Houston is No. 12 of 14 in rushing yards allowed per game (162.2) and dead last in the conference is passing defense per game (267.0).
The scoring chances should be near endless, but the question for Texas is whether or not the team can convert. The Longhorns have reached the end zone in just 11 of 24 red zone appearances. Nine red zone field goals bring the scoring percentage to 83.3% and tie Texas for No. 70 in college football in red zone offense.
The Longhorns’ red zone inefficiency is not the mark of a championship football team, but the team could convert this week.
Here’s a look at our bold predictions for the game between Texas and Houston.