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According to PFF, Texas has one of the top defensive lines in the country this season.
One of the few positives to come out of the Texas football program this season is the improved defensive line play. Continue reading “Texas has one of the highest-graded defensive lines in the country”
Texas has fallen out of the AP poll for the first time since Oct. 25. Iowa State is now the highest-ranked Big 12 team after beating UT.
Texas has fallen out of the AP poll for the first time since Oct. 25. Continue reading “Week 13 AP poll: Texas drops out after Iowa State disappointment”
This week saw Texas fall completely out of the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. UT had only been ranked for three weeks.
It was a heartbreaking loss for the Texas Longhorns on Black Friday. Matt Campbell and Iowa State came into Austin and found a way to win in the fourth quarter. For the second season in a row, the Cyclones won late in the game.
This week saw the Longhorns fall completely out of the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. Texas had only been ranked for three weeks.
Iowa State (No. 12) jumped ahead of Oklahoma (No. 13) to claim themselves as the highest-ranked Big 12 team. The Sooners were scheduled to play West Virginia on Saturday but had to cancel due to COVID-19 complications.
Oklahoma State was a big mover in the poll as well, rising four spots to No. 18. The Cowboys beats Texas Tech by six in Stillwater on Saturday.
| Ranking | Team | Record | Last Week |
| 1 | Alabama | 7-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 8-0 | 2 |
| 3 | Clemson | 8-1 | 4 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 4-0 | 2 |
| 5 | Florida | 7-1 | 5 |
| 6 | Texas A&M | 6-1 | 6 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 8-0 | 7 |
| 8 | Brigham Young | 9-0 | 8 |
| 9 | Miami (Fl) | 7-1 | 9 |
| 10 | Georgia | 6-2 | 10 |
| 11 | Indiana | 5-1 | 12 |
| 12 | Iowa State | 7-2 | 15 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | 6-2 | 14 |
| 14 | Coastal Carolina | 5-2 | 17 |
| 15 | Marshall | 7-0 | 15 |
| 16 | Southern California | 3-0 | 18 |
| 17 | Northwestern | 5-1 | 13 |
| 18 | Oklahoma State | 6-2 | 22 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 2-1 | 20 |
| 20 | Oregon | 3-1 | 11 |
| 21 | UL-Lafayette | 8-1 | 24 |
| 22 | Tulsa | 5-1 | 25 |
| 23 | Washington | 3-0 | NR |
| 24 | Iowa | 4-2 | NR |
| 25 | Liberty | 9-1 | NR |
No. 19 Auburn; No. 21 Texas; No. 23 North Carolina.
Auburn 75; North Carolina 68; Missouri 43; Texas 40; NC State 40; Appalachian State 33; Buffalo 29; Colorado 27; San Jose State 19; Memphis 17; Boise State 15; Nevada 14; Boston College 10; Army 6; Mississippi 3; West Virginia 2; Florida Atlantic 1; Central Florida 1.
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Texas has commonly been projected to compete in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Dec. 31.
Once again, the Longhorns have been projected to compete in the Texas Bowl after the regular season concludes. Continue reading “CBS Sports Bowl Predictions: Longhorns likely to appear in Texas Bowl”
Texas left tackle Samuel Cosmi has decided to opt out from the remaining games and focus on the 2021 NFL Draft.
Texas left tackle Samuel Cosmi played in his final collegiate game on Nov. 27 against Iowa State. Continue reading “Texas LT Sam Cosmi, top NFL Draft prospect opts out of final games”
The report card and snap counts for the Texas Longhorns after their loss to Iowa State 23-20.
The snap counts for the offensive and defensive units plus the top PFF grades for those units.
The top five offensive and defensive game grades from PFF.
| Offense | Grade | Defense | Grade |
| Samuel Cosmi | 75.6 | Josh Thompson | 69.5 |
| Sam Ehlinger | 75.1 | Joseph Ossai | 68.8 |
| Junior Angilau | 74.5 | Juwan Mitchell | 67.5 |
| Derek Kerstetter | 74.2 | Ta’Quon Graham | 65.3 |
| Brennan Eagles | 73.2 | Chris Adimora | 63.0 |
Next, we hand out game grades for the Iowa State-Texas weekly report card.
Which Texas players stood out the most against Iowa State?
For better or for worse, there were several Texas players who stood out yesterday in the heartbreaking loss to Iowa State. Continue reading “Studs and Duds from Texas’ crushing loss to Iowa State”
Texas suffered a heartbreaking loss to Iowa State on Friday and are now on the outside looking in of the Big 12 championship game.
Texas suffered a heartbreaking, last-minute loss to Iowa State on Friday. Continue reading “Social media reactions to Texas’ heartbreaking loss to Iowa State”
Nerves are understandably high as Texas hosts Iowa State for senior day on Nov. 27 in a game that has major Big 12 title implications.
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger will likely be appearing in his final home game at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Nov. 27. Continue reading “Social media hype, buzz prior to Texas’ crucial matchup with Iowa State”
Longhorns Wire staff makes their final game predictions for Texas vs. Iowa State.
There will be a lot at stake when Texas hosts Iowa State on Friday. Continue reading “Texas vs. Iowa State: Staff game picks and BetMGM odds”
