Through the first two games of the Texas Longhorns’ season, their offense has seemed unstoppable. While Quinn Ewers and his new weapons have been able to score with ease, their defense has been just as good. In eight quarters, they have allowed 15 points.
After shutting out Colorado State in Week One, the Longhorns faced their first-ranked team on Saturday in Michigan. The Wolverines could only muster 286 yards of total offense and went 3-12 on third downs. Texas took advantage of their mistakes as they struggled to move the ball.
The Longhorns forced three turnovers, including two interceptions, giving them three on the season. Colin Simmons also recorded his first sack of the 2024 campaign. Texas had four tackles for a loss after recording six against Colorado State.
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While Texas was projected to beat Colorado State with ease, the defense showed they are not to be underestimated against a ranked team like Michigan. Heading into action this week, the Wolverines were ranked as the tenth-best team in the nation and had scored 30 points against Fresno State in Week One.
The emergence of an elite Texas defense would be key in a tough SEC conference. Their Opponents have gone 9-24 on third downs and only scored one touchdown. The Longhorns will need their sack totals to increase, but so far, they have caused enough pressure to disrupt offenses.
Although many factors have contributed to the Longhorns’ success, against Michigan, they won on first down, making life harder for the Wolverines.
“Defensively, we continued to win on first down, which put them in second and long and third and long,” Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian told the media after the game.”
Their next test will be on the 14th when they take on UTSA, which is off to a 1-1 start.