Tag: first quarter recap

Texas Longhorns vs Baylor Bears: First quarter recap

Early on in UT’s matchup against Baylor, it has been a defensive battle. Baylor has a 3-0 lead with a late field goal to get on the board.

Early on in Texas’ Big 12 matchup against Baylor, it has been a defensive showdown. The Bears have a 3-0 lead with a late field goal to get on the board first.

Despite leading the Big 12 in passing yards coming into the day, Sam Ehlinger has not been given the opportunity to throw the ball. He is 1-2 with -1 yards. On the ground, the quarterback has two carries for five yards.

After going three and out on their first drive, the Longhorns were able to pick up one first down before punting for the second time. As the quarter expired, Keaontay Ingram picked up the second first down of the night.

Defensively, missed opportunities have been the story. Starting strong safety Chris Brown dropped an interception on Baylor’s opening drive. Missed tackles continue to be an issue for defensive coordinator Chris Ash as well.

Mike Yurcich is going to have to trust Ehlinger if Texas wants to turn their offensive fortune around. The senior quarterback is the leader on and off the field and needs to be given the opportunity to throw the ball downfield.

First-quarter stats

Texas offense: 27 total yards

Keaontay Ingram: Six carries for 25 yards

Kelvontay Dixon: First career reception

Charlie Brewer: Nine of 12 with 71 yards

Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas news, notes and opinions.

Download the USA TODAY SportsWire app to follow Longhorns Wire and your other favorite teams in the Apple Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android devices.

Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders: First quarter recap

Both offenses have been off to a hot start, with UT leading Texas Tech 17-7 at the end of the first quarter. Sam Ehlinger has two total TDs.

Both offenses have been off to a hot start, with Texas leading Texas Tech 17-7 at the end of the first quarter.

Sam Ehlinger led his team on a 13 play, 75-yard touchdown drive to open the game. The senior quarterback punched the ball in from the five-yard line to cap off the drive.

Texas Tech answered immediately, going 75 yards in just six plays. Slot wide receiver KeSean Carter continued his great 2020 season with a 13-yard touchdown from Alan Bowman.

Texas’ second touchdown of the game came from Joshua Moore, his second of the season. Although the pass was thrown into double coverage, Moore made an incredible catch to put the Longhorn up by 10.

The Longhorns’ rushing attack is off to a great start, already having 75 yards on 17 carries. Keaontay Ingram and Roschon Johnson have gotten a majority of the touches so far with Bijan Robinson getting two carries.

Cameron Dicker began his Big 12 play with a 43-yard field goal to put Texas ahead. After missing a kick against UTEP, Dicker will be looking to stay consistent this season.

First-quarter stats

Sam Ehlinger: Eight of nine, 70 yards. Six carries for 30 yards and two touchdowns.

Keaontay Ingram: Five carries for 19 yards

Brennan Eagles: Two receptions for 19 yards

Alan Bowman: Six of eight, 75 yards and one touchdown

Highlights

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

Texas Longhorns vs UTEP Miners: First quarter recap

UT’s 2020 season is underway and could not be off to a better start. Texas has an early 21-0 lead over UTEP after the first quarter.

Texas’ 2020 season is fully underway and could not be off to a better start.

All offseason, offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich said he was going to bring speed. Well, one play into the game, Sam Ehlinger found Joshua Moore for a 78-yard touchdown. It was the longest passing touchdown for Texas since 2016.

Running backs Roschon Johnson got the start, the first of his career. He finished the opening period with 13 rushing yards and a touchdown. Keaontay Ingram also made an early impact, getting time in the second and fourth series. The presumed starter already has 14 yards.

Defensively, UTEP has been able to do nothing. The Miners struggled early last week against Stephen F. Austin and are doing so early again on Saturday. Through four amount of drives, UTEP has punted four amount of times.

It is early but Texas has already shown signs of a blowout, leading 21-0. Minus a missed Cameron Dicker field goal, the Longhorns have been playing flawless football.

First-quarter stats

Sam Ehlinger: 10 of 14, 193 passing yards, two touchdowns

Cade Brewer: Three receptions, 40 yards, one touchdown

UTEP offense: 35 total yards

Here are the first-quarter highlights:

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]