Get your popcorn ready. The Texas Longhorns’ last Big 12 game in program history is set to take place on Friday.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders head into Austin set to spoil the finale for Texas. Their offensive scheme lends itself to potential success against the Longhorns.
Last season, the Raiders attacked the middle of the field ad nauseam to defeat the Longhorns in overtime. Texas did not adjust to stop its opponent soon enough and Tech earned the home victory. The current squad will look to prove it has improved since last season.
Defensively, Texas is statistically great overall. Its rush defense in particular has brought its total yards allowed average down. The Longhorns rank No. 5 in the nation in rush yards surrendered per game (82.7) and No. 2 in the Big 12 in total yards allowed (336.6). Even so, the pass defense has been an area of weakness for the team.
The Longhorns look to punch their ticket to the Big 12 Championship. Let’s break down this week’s game between Texas and Texas Tech.