In-Depth Preview: Texas vs. Oklahoma State

Texas coaches might need to be sharper and anticipate better this week.

It’s about time for the Longhorns’ late October trip to Stillwater, and it figures to be a spooky scene. No. 20 Texas faces No. 11 Oklahoma State in a crucial battle for both teams.

Spencer Sanders has underperformed based on his own standards over the last two games. The veteran quarterback completed just 44% of his passes in a loss against TCU last week. The week before, Sanders posted a 48.9 completion percentage at home against Texas Tech.

Clearly, the Oklahoma State signal caller is not his usual self. Some are speculating that a shoulder injury could prevent him from playing against Texas.

The Longhorns enter the game riding a three-game win streak, while the Cowboys could be fragile following a tough loss to TCU. Nevertheless, Texas will have to overcome a raucous homecoming crowd from the opposition and the toughest conference foe they will have faced all year.

Let’s look at how the teams match up.