The Texas Longhorns can end the Baylor game fairly quickly if injured Bears quarterback Blake Shapen is unable to play. One pick six could end the game. The state of Baylor offensive attack is that dire.
Baylor is set to run out Sawyer Robertson at quarterback on Saturday. On the year, Robertson has completed 28 of 62 passes which is good for a 45.2% completion rate. Through three appearances, Robertson has 444 passing yards, one touchdown, three interceptions and a 34.5 quarterback rating (QBR).
On the other side, Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and company have forced several key turnovers this season. This is a game where a turnover could tip the scales dramatically.
Last week, Texas defensive back Jerrin Thompson took a pick-six to the house to help ice away a 31-10 win over Wyoming. The week before, Thompson and fellow defensive back Jahdae Barron made game changing interceptions against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
If ever there was a conference game where an early turnover could secure an outcome, this is the week. If Texas is going to win with defense, it might as well add a score to punctuate a strong defensive performance.