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6 views of rowdy Kansas fans ripping down the goalpost after Jayhawks stunned No. 6 Oklahoma

Down goes Oklahoma, down goes the goalpost.

The game took a bit longer than expected thanks to a lightning delay, but when it was all over and Kansas was victorious, it took only a couple minutes for the goalpost at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to come down.

The Jayhawks showed up big time Saturday and knocked off previously undefeated No. 6 Oklahoma, winning 38-33. They retook the lead with a touchdown with 55 seconds left on the clock, leading fans to wonder if they scored too soon and left Oklahoma a chance.

Unfortunately for the Sooners, they couldn’t find the end zone in the final seconds of the game.

And unfortunately for the Kansas goalpost, it didn’t stand a chance against the crowd rushing the field, as is tradition in Lawrence after a monumental win. And it was surely headed for Potter Lake, also tradition for the Jayhawks.

Not only was it Kansas’ first win over Oklahoma since 1997, but it was its first victory against an AP top-10 team since the 2008 Orange Bowl, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Five takeaways from No. 3 Texas’ 40-14 win over No. 24 Kansas

Texas found new ways to win against Kansas ahead of its biggest conference game of the season.

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns dominated much of their game against the No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks. The score wouldn’t show it, but the total yards comparison reveals how lopsided was the game.

Texas out-gained Kansas 661 to 260 in total yards. Save for a 58-yard Kansas deep-shot and a fumble recovery turned touchdown from Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw, the Jayhawks didn’t get much going in the game. It was a welcomed strong performance ahead of what will be a tougher matchup than we anticipated this week.

The Longhorns looked like many among Texas faithful would want it to look ahead of its annual Red River Rivalry clash this week. Here are a few thoughts on how the game unfolded against Kansas in Austin on Saturday.

LOOK: Best photos from Texas’ dominant win over Kansas

A look at the best moments captured from Texas’ 40-14 win over Kansas in Week 5.

No. 3 Texas defeated No. 24 Kansas 40-14 on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading “LOOK: Best photos from Texas’ dominant win over Kansas”

No. 3 Texas hands No. 24 Kansas its first loss, 40-14

Jonathon Brooks ran for 218 yards as Texas outgained Kansas 661 yards to 260.

Two teams entered Austin undefeated on Saturday. Kansas is no longer undefeated.

The Texas Longhorns (5-0) thoroughly defeated the Kansas Jayhawks (4-1) on Saturday. The score doesn’t tell the story.

Texas more than doubled Kansas’ total yards on the day, but luck helped the Jayhawks back into the game. Save for two explosive plays the Texas defense minimized the damage.

Kansas went 0-for-8 on third down for the game. It wasn’t for lack of opportunities. Jason Bean and Kansas receivers failed to connect on several completable plays. Even so, the Longhorns defense played a winning game despite some of the warts.

Offensively, Texas had its fair share of struggles in the passing game. There weren’t many struggles on the run. Running back Jonathon Brooks ran for 218 yards on 21 carries. The Longhorns totaled 308 rushing yards including two scores for Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers.

The Longhorns did sustain an injury in the game. Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders suffered an apparent ankle injury early in the game. Sanders did not return to action.

In Sanders’ absence, Ewers and wide receiver AD Mitchell connected on 10 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown. Fellow receiver Xavier Worthy added seven catches for 93 yards. Ewers finished the game 25-for-35 for 325 yards with three total touchdowns and an interception.

The Longhorns will take on the No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners next Saturday at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.

RECAP: Texas leads Kansas at half, 13-7

Texas left several points on the board in the first half against Kansas.

It’s halftime in Austin. The Texas Longhorns lead the Kansas Jayhawks, 13-7. The margin should have been far wider.

The Texas offense had a better first half than the score might indicate. Jonathon Brooks exploded like we predicted. He crossed the 100-yard mark early in the second quarter as the Longhorns pounded the Jayhawks run defense into the ground.

For the most part, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers had a good half adding 162 passing yards to the rushing total. Despite the Texas offensive explosion, Kansas rode good fortune back into the game.

The Jayhawks’ only score came on a recovery of the team’s own fumble. Texas safety Jalen Catalon dislodged the ball from Kansas quarterback Jason Bean before his running back Daniel Hishaw took the fumble to the end zone.

Defensively, Kansas benefitted from opportunistic stops, but the stops were more on the Longhorns failures than the Jayhawks’ making plays. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian probably would have liked to have called less bubble screens and stuck to the run on the day.

Texas scored 13 points on 342 total yards in the first half. It wasn’t the level of efficiency you would like to see from the No. 3 team in the country.

The Jayhawks baited Ewers into his first interception of the season at the end of the half. Ewers ended early action 14-for-18 with 162 passing yards and an interception.

Despite all the missed opportunities the Longhorns lead at half, 13-7. The team will need a much better second half to ensure a win.

WATCH: Texas QB Quinn Ewers runs for 30-yard touchdown against Kansas

Ewers got his fourth touchdown run to kick off the Kansas game.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is using his wheels this season. Just a week after a long touchdown run against Baylor, Ewers took off for a 30-yard scamper for six points.

The run came in response to a blitz that forced Ewers to evacuate the pocket. The Texas signal caller responded by aggressively stepping up in the pocket and heading toward the end zone.

Ewers’ ability to extend plays and break down defenses for explosive runs gives opponents something else to worry about against Texas. The added dimension has the Longhorns offense moving the chains and putting more points on the board.

Blitzing on Ewers might not pay off for opposing defenses moving forward. It didn’t on his 30-yard touchdown run. The play could make opposing coordinators think twice about the pressures they call.

The play marked the second-year starter’s fourth touchdown run of the season and raises his total touchdown tally to 13 on the season.

College Gameday picks for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 24 Kansas

Ken Jeong picked Kansas to upset Texas.

No. 3 Texas squaring off with No. 24 Kansas in Austin is one of the top games of the week. Continue reading “College Gameday picks for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 24 Kansas”

Score predictions for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 24 Kansas

Taking a look at numerous score predictions for Texas vs. Kansas in Week 5.

No. 3 Texas hosting No. 24 Kansas is one of the more exciting games on the schedule for Week 5. Continue reading “Score predictions for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 24 Kansas”

Everything Steve Sarkisian said to the media on Thursday ahead of Kansas matchup

“To play Saturday here at DKR in a top-25 matchup with two undefeated teams, this is why we do what we do.”

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media following Thursday’s practice. Continue reading “Everything Steve Sarkisian said to the media on Thursday ahead of Kansas matchup”

Shut It Down: Texas defensive line can end the game against Kansas

The Texas defensive line can end Kansas’ upset bid before it starts.

The Texas defensive line has mauled its way into several backfields early this season. For the team to secure a win on Saturday, the Texas front needs to duplicate that performance.

Early this season, starting edge rusher Ethan Burke has emerged as a problem for opposing offensive tackles. The problem has yet to have been solved. Opposite him is Barryn Sorrell who is still bringing the impact he brought last season, despite what the stat sheet might lack.

It’s getting competitive in opposing backfields this season. Several Longhorns have secured a sack thus far. Against Baylor, defensive tackle Byron Murphy tallied two sacks of his own. The unit has been disruptive. Its disruption could spell chaos for its next opponent.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is a true dual threat quarterback. He can run and pass at a high level. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe brought a similar skill set against Texas, but with a much less consistently accurate arm. This week, Texas has to get Daniels on the ground.

The Longhorns can end this game with a dominant pass rush. They will look to bring that pass rush on Saturday afternoon.