Overall tackling is much better
It is no secret that the Longhorns defensive units over the past few seasons were the epitome of “Big 12 defenses” as it seemed they could not bring down a statue. For reference, see the viral photo of Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb with five defenders around him that led to a sequence of missed tackles and a touchdown.
Texas had two players set career high’s in tackles against Louisiana, as linebackers DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer led the way with 13 and 10. Outside of one of Louisiana’s last drives, there was a lot less whiffing compared to last season. The Longhorns were also able to cause havoc in the backfield with four sacks.
According to The Football Brainiac’s CJ Vogel, Texas only had eight missed tackles in the entire game against Louisiana, which was last season’s best mark. It also prevented points, as Louisiana really had to work to move the ball, and the Longhorns were even able to force a fumble later in the game in the red zone on a great hit by Darrion Dunn. Pete Kwiatkowski has the defense looking much more sound, and if they can consistently tackle like they did in Week 1, they may have one of the best defenses in the country.
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