Texas suffered a season-ending loss to Iowa State on Black Friday. The Longhorns still had a chance to make the Big 12 championship with a win but will now be playing for nothing over their next two matchups against Kansas and Kansas State.
It was once again a poorly coached game from Tom Herman late in the fourth quarter. For the second consecutive year in a row against the Cyclones, Texas had plenty of opportunities to put the game to bed. Poorly called plays and a lack of execution from the defense cost the Longhorns both times.
A disappointing performance all around, this has become the norm in Austin. And that is a huge issue. This may have been the final straw for a head coach who has failed to deliver on his goals and aspirations.
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Here are three things we learned from the loss to Iowa State: