Big time penalties
Penalties were the story of the entire game for both Texas and TCU. It began early when the Horned Frogs needed three attempts to get off the opening kick off. Bijan Robinson brought one inside of the five-yard line but offsetting penalties made a third kick required.
In total, Texas finished with 12 penalties for a total of 92 yards. TCU finished with more penalties and yards, having 14 fouls for 109 yards. It was an all-around horrific day for the officials.
The second costliest penalty came from Juwan Mitchell in the first half. The transfer linebacker was called for targeting, ejecting him from the game. While he will not miss anytime next week against Oklahoma, Mitchell’s presence was missed at an already thin position.
An ineligible man down the field after an Al’Vonte Woodard 26-yard reception was the icing on the cake. Texas would have been on the TCU 11-yard line. However, the Longhorns had to punt and remained down by three.
Herman on penalties: "It was difficult to get in a rhythm, but at the end of the day they found a way to do it and we didn't."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) October 3, 2020
Frustrating is the only word that can describe Texas’ penalties throughout the day. Killing drives and momentum with uncalled for flags is a really easy way to lose.