The second half didn’t start off very well for the Texas Longhorns. After forcing a three and out, D’Shawn Jamison muffed a punt that gave the Red Raiders a touchdown. Tech came within three. The Tech offense couldn’t do much on their next possession.
After forcing another three and out from the Texas defense, the Red Raiders set to punt it away deep in their own territory. The Texas special teams unit returned the favor of a blocked punt. Texas defensive back Tyler Owens broke through and blocked the Austin McNamara punt. The late arrival to the 2020 recruiting class JahDae Barron picks it up and scores from a yard out.
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The Red Raiders offense starting driving down the field after the touchdown. The drive broke down and Trey Wolff attempted a 46-yard field goal that went wide right. That set up Texas in good field position. The Longhorns offense however went backwards on the following series and ended up punting the ball away.
As the third quarter starting winding down, T.J. Vasher started to heat up for the Red Raiders offense. He scored on a catch and run on third down where the Longhorns couldn’t wrap up. The yards after the catch has been costing the defense on Saturday afternoon.
On third down, Sam Ehlinger throws his first pick on the season. The Red Raiders on the very last play of the quarter answered with a touchdown to take the lead. 42-38.
Stats through the third quarter:
Ehlinger- 17/26, 148 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Ehlinger- 8 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
Schooler- 6 rec, 30 yards, 1 TD
Moore- 2 rec, 42 yards, 1 TD