Texas will be taking on their in-state rival Texas Tech this weekend, and are looking to extend their current win streak to four consecutive wins.
The Red Raiders have gotten off to a hot start winning their first three matchups, and are hoping that Oregon quarterback transfer Tyler Shough can continue to find his groove. On the other hand, the Longhorns are looking to establish some consistency in their play, as they are in dire need of following up a solid performance against Rice with another one against a conference opponent.
This is the first Big 12 game of the season for Texas, and they are in what can be considered the beginning of the gauntlet on their schedule.
The team looked exceptional last week, but that was expected, as they were playing a very inferior Rice team. Texas Tech is a team that the Longhorns can and should beat, but they are team of quick explosions. The Red Raiders have gotten off to slow starts in all three of their games, but would eventually have an explosive quarter where they separated from their opponent, such as the second quarter against FIU when they scored 28 points.
This means if the Texas defense is unable to stop Texas Tech from scoring, the offense, now led by Casey Thompson, needs to be able to counter every score with a touchdown of their own. This game will be a good gauge of where Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense is, as Texas Tech has a very balanced offense and can hurt defenses with both the passing and ground game.
Considering all the factors mentioned, it is now time to be bold. Here are my weekly bold predictions for Texas’ Week 4 matchup against Texas Tech.