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Huge performance by Jaylan Ford.
No. 24 Texas pulled off an impressive road win over No. 13 Kansas State on Saturday evening. Continue reading “Texas Report Card: PFF grades from the Kansas State win”
Bijan Robinson delivered a Heisman-level performance.
No. 24 Texas keeps its Big 12 title hopes alive with a huge road victory over No. 13 Kansas State.
The Longhorns held on to a second-half lead for a change, recovering a late Adrian Martinez fumble to hold on 34-27.
Bijan Robinson ran wild to pace Texas’ offense. He finished with 209 rushing yards and a touchdown on 30 carries. The Heisman hopeful continues to prove himself as one of the best players in the nation.
Quinn Ewers enjoyed a bounce-back performance in the win. Despite missing a few deep shots, he found Xavier Worthy for two scores in the first half. Most importantly Ewers did not turn the ball over for the Horns.
Texas survived two costly fumbles by forcing two turnovers of their own. Keandre Coburn’s forced fumble on Kansas State’s final drive sealed the deal.
The victory gives Texas control over its own destiny in the Big 12 title race. It also marks the first ranked win of the season for Steve Sarkisian.
Here is a look at the studs and duds from Texas’ massive win over Kansas State.
It’s hard to knit pick a 7-point win over No. 13 Kansas State on the road.
Texas won a nail-biter on Saturday night. It took some luck, as we anticipated.
Before the game, I hinted that luck could be on the way for the Longhorns because of their 3-8 record in one-score games under Steve Sarkisian. Albeit, it wasn’t only luck that won the game.
Texas made its own luck early. The Longhorns scored the game winning touchdown in the first half to lead, 31-10. Sarkisian’s team would not need another score to win.
The Longhorns did allow Kansas State to get back into the game. Undoubtedly much will be made of the Wildcat comeback. Nevertheless, Texas found a way to close it out and secure a road win over No. 13 Kansas State, 34-27.
For perspective, let’s put context on what the Longhorns accomplished in Manhattan, Kansas.
The Texas Longhorns will meet the Kansas State Wildcats in Big 12 action on Saturday night at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
The Texas Longhorns will meet the Kansas State Wildcats in Big 12 action on Saturday night at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Texas is coming off a bye as they look to rebound after a 41-34 loss to Oklahoma State in their last game, while Kansas State is coming off a 48-0 blowout win over Oklahoma State last weekend to improve to 6-2 on the year.
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Time to get BOLD.
A top-25 matchup between two Big 12 Conference foes is set to take place on Saturday.
No. 24 Texas travels to No. 13 Kansas State for an intriguing battle with conference title implications.
The Longhorns are in desperate need of a bounce-back win in Manhattan. Texas is coming off a 41-34 loss to a beat-up Oklahoma State squad. Steve Sarkisian must turn around his road woes as Texas’ head coach.
Texas’ last true road win came against TCU back in Oct. of 2021.
Kansas State enters this game on a high note. The Wildcats torched the same Oklahoma State team that beat Texas 48-0 last week. Backup quarterback Will Howard enjoyed a breakout performance, throwing four touchdowns in the blowout victory.
The winner of this game has an inside track on playing for the Big 12 championship game. Texas’ last conference title appearance was in 2018 while Kansas State last qualified back in 2003.
Here are five bold predictions for Texas’ road showdown vs. Kansas State this weekend.
Texas takes on Kansas State at 6:00 p.m. CT on FS1 with Jason Benetti and Brock Huard on the call.
The Texas Longhorns look to erase their most recent loss from memory on Saturday. They will need a few players to emerge as difference makers to defeat the Kansas State Wildcats on the road.
Texas will take on Kansas State at 6:00 p.m. CT on FS1 with Jason Benetti and Brock Huard on the call. Huard’s diagnoses of Texas have been on point for the most part. His commentary will revolve around whether or not the Longhorns’ most valuable players emerge in big situations.
Bijan Robinson is not among players who need a bounce back game. The Doak Walker finalist has consistently performed for the Longhorns this season. Even so, multiple offensive players will need to improve for Texas to secure a win against the Wildcats.
Let’s look at a few players who could produce bounce back or breakout performances.
Texas is a slight favorite over Kansas State this weekend despite being the lower ranked team and playing on the road.
No. 24 Texas is a slight favorite over No. 13 Kansas State this weekend despite being the lower ranked team and playing on the road. Continue reading “Texas vs. Kansas State: Who the experts are predicting to win”
Who can slow down Deuce Vaughn on Saturday?
No. 24 Texas travels to No. 13 Kansas State for a top 25 Big 12 Conference matchup this week.
The Longhorns enter this game as a slight favorite despite being the lower-ranked team and playing on the road. Texas is looking for a bounce-back performance after losing to Oklahoma State two weeks ago.
Kansas State enters on the opposite side of the spectrum following a 48-0 dismantling of Oklahoma State. It was the most complete performance of the year for the Wildcats.
Recent series history favors Texas against Kansas State as the Longhorns have won five straight games in the matchup.
Steve Sarkisian is looking for his second true road win in his Texas tenure, the last being vs. TCU in Oct. of 2021.
This weekend provides a huge oppurtiny for Texas to prove they can handle adversity and have taken the next step as a program.
Here is a look at five Longhorns to keep an eye on against Kansas State on Saturday night.
Five things to know about Kansas State ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
Texas faces a tough road test against No. 13 Kansas State this week. Continue reading “Five interesting facts to know ahead of Texas vs. No. 13 Kansas State”
The primary objective must be stopping Deuce Vaughn.
The Texas Longhorns defense will have its hands full when they face the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday. Coming off a dominant 48-0 win, Chris Klieman’s team should have the Longhorns’ full attention.
Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense will be asked to slow down the K-State attack. To do so, they will need to slow running back Deuce Vaughn.
Vaughn’s ability is well documented. Last week he ran for 158 yards on 22 carries. The short speedster is adept at making plays as a rusher and receiver.
Regardless of the method taken by the Texas defense, stopping the elite talent figures to be the primary objective for the unit. The only question is, will Texas make Adrian Martinez or Will Howard beat them through the air or concede the run?
Saturday’s game is a huge opportunity for Kwiatkowski and his defensive staff. With a strong performance, the defense could help lift the team back into the Big 12 championship race.
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