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Watch: Urban Meyer, Reggie Bush, and Charles Woodson try to decipher what exactly went wrong with Texas this year

Urban Meyer, Reggie Bush, and Charles Woodson try to decipher what exactly went wrong with Texas this year

Coming into the 2019 season, the Texas Longhorns were ranked inside the top 15 and projected to be a one or two loss team competing for the Big 12 Championship. Instead, Texas is reeling after dropping two straight and sitting on the outside looking in at 6-5. With a loss to Texas Tech today, the Longhorns could finish the season with 6 wins at .500 – barely enough to scrape together a bowl appearance.

The question here is simple: what went wrong? Obviously, injuries have played a part, but at some point other factors must be considered, including coaching, recruiting, and player development. On the pregame show, coach Urban Meyer and Heisman winners Reggie Bush and Charles Woodson discuss what they think went wrong with Texas this year:

The Texas Longhorns are currently playing their final game this season against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Here is everything you need to know to watch, listen, or stream the game.

Watch: Top-ten career moments for this year’s Longhorns senior class

Check out this video recounting the top ten plays of this Longhorns’ senior class

Today, as the Texas Longhorns take the field at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for the final time this season, it marks the last home game that this class of seniors will play. Included in this group are key contributors Devin Duvernay, Collin Johnson, Malcolm Roach, Zach Shackelford, and Parker Braun. Check out this video recounting the top ten plays of this Longhorns senior class:

The Texas Longhorns are set to take the field for the final time this season against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday at 11 a.m. CT. Here is everything you need to know to watch, listen, or stream the game.

Twitter prepares for today’s matchup against Texas Tech

Texas faces off against Texas Tech today to end the regular season. Twitter has said plenty about the Longhorns’ season and will continue.

Texas faces off against Texas Tech today to end their regular season. Currently sitting at 6-5, Texas must get a win to guarantee their third winning season under Head Coach Tom Herman. Senior Day will be occurring on campus today as it will be the last time the senior will play in Austin.

Twitter has had plenty to say about the Longhorns’ season and continue going into today’s game. Here is how Twitter is preparing for today’s matchup against the Red Raiders:

Texas will face Texas Tech at 11:00 a.m. CST on Fox.

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Texas vs Texas Tech: LonghornWire expert predictions

To close out the regular season, Texas plays host to Texas Tech in Austin. Here are the LonghornWire expert’s predictions for today’s game.

To close out the regular season, Texas plays host to Texas Tech in Austin. With it being senior day, it will be the final time these seniors play a snap in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. With a win, the senior class would finish with a career 17-7 record at home.

The Longhorns are favored against the Red Raiders and are projected to win by double digits today. Here is how LonghornWire experts think the matchup against Texas Tech will play out:

Griffin McVeigh

Final score: 34-24 Texas

Best UT player: Duvernay

Best TTU player: Jett Duffey

Ehlinger O/U 250 passing yards: Over

Leading Texas runner? Johnson

O/U 400 yards allowed? Under

Any turnovers forced? Yes, one

Dicker O/U 1.5 field goals? Over

Favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Watching football all-day

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Texas may make coaching changes as soon as this weekend

Texas has had a disappointing season and that may come at a cost to some coaches. Texas is expected to make some changes to the staff soon.

This season has been a disappointing one for the Longhorns, currently sitting at 6-5. While much more was expected of this team, it has failed to produce victories, let alone compete for a conference championship. Because of that, some changes may be made after the season finale.

According to Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com, Texas could be making changes to the coaching staff as early as this weekend, no matter what happens in Friday’s game against Texas Tech.

While it seems like Head Coach Tom Herman is safe, members of his staff are in danger. Offensive coordinator Tim Beck and defensive coordinator Todd Orlando have taken a lot of heat the past few weeks for the Longhorns’ performances.

While both coaches have stated that they are not worried about their future, their time may be coming to an end in Austin.

With the regular season ending on Friday, Texas must figure out their coaching situation as soon as possible. Since the early signing day for recruiting is on Dec. 18, Texas must have it all worked out by then.

First and foremost, Texas must focus on Texas Tech to finish their season out on a positive note. They will face the Red Raiders at 11:00 a.m. CST on Fox.

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Texas Tech at Texas odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Texas Tech Red Raiders at Texas Longhorns college football matchup, with NCAA football betting odds, picks and best bets

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-7, 2-6 Big 12) tangle with the Texas Longhorns (6-5, 4-4) Friday at the Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin at noon ET. We analyze the Texas Tech-Texas odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Texas Tech at Texas: Three things you need to know

1. The Longhorns topped the Red Raiders in Lubbock 41-34 last year, with QB Sam Ehlinger passing for 312 yards and four touchdowns, including two scoring strikes to WR Devin Duvernay.

2. Texas Tech can’t get enough wins to go “bowling,” while Texas has already gained postseason eligibility. Though with a win, the Red Raiders can drop the Longhorns to 6-6 and cost their instate rival a decent bowl bid and money.

3. Texas Tech is doing its thing offensively, ranking 14th in total yards (474.0 YPG) and 10th in passing yards (316.7 YPG), but it’s 121st in total yards allowed (468.9 YPG) and 126th in passing yards allowed (304.0 YPG). The Red Raiders’ lack of defense is a major reason their season ends Friday.

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Texas Tech at Texas: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:25 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Texas 41, Texas Tech 30

Moneyline (ML)

Texas (-334) is too expensive on the moneyline, and the way the Longhorns have played down the stretch, they’re not a certainty to win outright even against a non-bowl team. Texas Tech (+260) is tempting, but it’s not going into DKR and coming away with a win.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered that Texas wins outright will return a profit of $2.99 (10 divided by 3.34).

Against the Spread (ATS)

TEXAS (-9.5, -121) is the play here, but I’d go very lightly. The Longhorns have one of the best pass-catch combos in the Big 12 with Ehlinger and Duvernay, and they will light it up against the defensively challenged Texas Tech (+9.5, +100) pass D.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER (64.5, -106) is the best wager in this rivalry game. The offense has been powerful for both sides, and the defense hasn’t been terribly resistant. Look for plenty of points on both sides before the dust clears.

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Look: Texas releases video honoring seniors playing their final game at DKR

Look: Texas releases video honoring seniors playing their final game at DKR

On Friday, as the Texas Longhorns take the field at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for the final time this season, it marks the last home game that this class of seniors will play. Included in this group are key contributors Devin Duvernay, Collin Johnson, Malcolm Roach, Zach Shackelford, and Parker Braun. Check out the video Texas released to honor their time representing the Longhorns on the field:

The Texas Longhorns are set to take the field for the final time this season against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday at 9 a.m. CT. Here is everything you need to know to watch, listen, or stream the game.

How to watch, listen, or stream Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech football game

Here is everything you need to know to watch, listen, or stream the Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders football game

On Friday, the Texas Longhorns will play host to state rivals Texas Tech. After dropping two straight games to Big 12 foes, the Longhorns are 6-5 overall and 4-4 in conference play. Texas Tech comes in with a 4-7 overall record and is 2-6 in conference play. Here is everything you need to know to catch the game on Friday:

Date: Friday, November 29

Time: 9 a.m. CT

Location: Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

TV: FOX

Stream: FOX Sports Go

Radio: Austin 104.9FM, 99.3FM, 98.5FM, 1260AM; Dallas 1080AM; El Paso 600AM; Houston 790AM; San Antonio 1200AM — Spanish: Austin 105.3FM; Dallas 990AM, 99.9FM

O/U: 63.5

Spread: Texas -10 (Odds via BetMGM. Access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 11/27 at 8:07 p.m. ET. )

Texas Tech’s Ludvig Aberg claims Sun Bowl Marathon All-America title

Ludvig Aberg finished off a win at the Sun Bowl Marathon All-America Golf Classic, a 54-hole event at El Paso Country Club in El Paso, Texas

Ludvig Aberg was a welcome infusion of talent for Texas Tech this fall. The Swede entered his freshman season in Lubbock, Texas off a run to the Round of 32 at the U.S. Amateur then proceeded to compete in the Red Raider lineup in each of the team’s four fall starts. Texas Tech won three of those events.

On Tuesday, Aberg finished off a win at the Sun Bowl Marathon All-America Golf Classic, a 54-hole offseason event at El Paso Country Club in El Paso, Texas, for the nation’s top collegians.

Aberg put in his work early, going 14 under in his first 36 holes. He put together an impressive six-birdie streak on the back nine of his opening round. His 7-under 28 on that side helped him to an opening 62. When he followed that with a bogey-free, 5-under 66 in the second round, Aberg all but clinched it.

Aberg wasn’t quite as sharp in the final round, but even with two bogeys in his final four holes, he still was able to finish at 13 under for a four-shot victory on Louisville junior Matthias Schmid, the reigning European Amateur champion.

Aberg credited a devotion to his putting over the past month.

“My putting was really strong, especially in the first round on Monday,” he told the El Paso Times. “Overall, I felt like I played well and had a good effort. Putting was something I really wanted to be better at and I felt good about that part of the game. I really liked this course. As a golfer, you can be aggressive at the tee. This is such a strong tournament and there is a lot of history here. I really enjoyed my time playing it.”

Behind Schmid, Arkansas senior Mason Overstreet and Arkansas State senior Zan Luka Stirn tied for third at 8 under.

Georgia sophomore Trent Phillips had a final-round, 4-under 67, the best round of the day, to climb into a tie with Oklahoma senior Garett Reband.

Reband’s Oklahoma teammate Quade Cummins won the event a year ago, but this week tied for 24th after stringing together three consecutive rounds of even-par 71.

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Texas Tech finally lands a 4-star in Midland (Texas) Lee WR Loic Fouonji

Midland Lee wide receiver Loic Fuononji became the first four-star recruit in the Matt Wells era at Texas Tech.

It took nearly the entirety of his first year at the helm, but Texas Tech football coach Matt Wells got one of his men.

On Monday, Texas Tech landed the first four-star recruit of the Wells era when four-star Midland (Texas) Lee wide receiver Loic Fouonji committed to the Red Raiders. The lanky and athletic 6-foot-4 dynamo committed to Tech ahead of scholarship offers from Texas, Oklahoma State, SMU and eight other major Division I programs.

Fouonji has not explicitly spoken about what drew him to Lubbock, but statements from Wells himself may speak to some of the values that convinced the emerging wide receiver the West Texas Big XII city was the right fit for him, particularly when combined with Lubbock’s proximity to his hometown of Midland.

“I think it’s clearly describing and painting a picture to parents and recruits and high school coaches of, this is what we do and this is how we do it. I think we pride ourselves on being very transparent. We try to be very real. We have a passion about what we do. We have a passion for that logo. I’ve grown in my passion for this logo and respect for this logo, the alumni, the guys that have played here, the boosters are our supporters, our most loyal supporters. Mine has grown, and I think people can know that I sometimes wear my emotions on my sleeve and they can see right through me. I think we just try to be genuine.”

Fouonji is the 18th commitment in Texas Tech’s Class of 2020 and the first four star, as previously mentioned. His pledge to Tech drives the Red Raiders recruiting class all the way up to fourth in the Big XII and 40th nationally, more than 20 spots better than in 2019.