A few changes on the offensive line
Texas wins Red River if the offensive line played anywhere decent. Feels simple enough to say. Casey Thompson was running for his life all day and Bijan Robinson was not able to break off as many runs as we’ve become accustomed to.
A change was needed before facing Oklahoma State — one not due to an injury.
Let me know when you tell your grandchildren about the Andrej Karic experiment at right tackle. What a thrilling week it was only to watch the Oklahoma pass rush run by him what felt like every time he went into pass protection. Derek Kerstetter is moving back outside after moving to left guard to replace a hurt Denzel Okafor.
Junior Angilau is moving to left guard where he played and started all 10 games last season. He had been playing right guard where first-time starter Tope Imade will be the replacement. The sixth-year senior has only appeared in eight games, mostly as a reserve or on special teams.
Oklahoma State’s defense has been their strength, especially the run game. Opponents are averaging 2.8 yards per carry on the season. Baylor’s Abram Smith is the leading rusher against the Pokes, going for 97 yards. The next is Tulsa’s Deneric Price with 34 yards.
Robinson is going to be key come Saturday. Flood’s offensive line changes need to work, otherwise, it’s going to be a long day for Texas’ offense.