Now that’s how you begin Big 12 play on a high note.
Texas defeated Texas Tech in convincing fashion on Saturday, 70-35. The score may actually make the game look closer than it was, as the Red Raiders could not find a way to slow down Steve Sarkisian’s offense from the start. Many depth players were inserted at the end of the third quarter when the game was out of reach.
Coming into this matchup, Texas Tech was performing well against the run throughout the first three weeks of the season, giving up only 54.7 yards on the ground per game. That changed drastically in Week 4. The Longhorns racked up 336 yards rushing against the Red Raiders.
In quarterback Casey Thompson’s first Big 12 start, he accounted for six total touchdowns with 303 passing yards and one interception. After the last two weeks, it’s clear that Texas has finally found their true No. 1 receiver as well.
Several defensive players experienced bright moments in this contest, such as cornerback Josh Thompson’s pick-six on quarterback Tyler Shough in the second quarter.
Defeating a Big 12 opponent in convincing fashion should bode well for their confidence prior to facing TCU and Oklahoma. Take a look at five of the biggest takeaways from Texas’ big win in Week 4.