Texas 41, OSU 14: Thoughts and Observations

by Brandon Chatmon
bchatmon@opubco.com

–What is there to say? Texas is talented, confident and full of playmakers.

–The OSU turnover bug returned against the Longhorns. You can’t turn the ball over five times and expect to win.

–It seemed like Texas speed on defense, especially in the secondary surprised Zac Robinson a little bit. The throwing windows closed quicker than he expected and the Longhorn secondary made play after play against OSU.

–Cowboys probably should have stick with the run a little more, especially early. They were having some success.

–Colt McCoy showed why he is considered among the nation’s best on the Longhorns final drive of the first half. He led his team on a 10-play, 80-yard drive in 2:09 seconds to boost Texas’ lead to 24-7. UT had three plays of 16 or more yards including a key 19-yard run on third down. They capped off the drive with a superb catch by Malcolm Williams for a 11-yard score.

–While I think OSU’s mental toughness is one of its strengths, they allowed the non-fumble call on Andre Sexton’s great play to affect them on that drive. The Longhorns converted two third downs and OSU had an unsportsmanlike penalty on that drive which ended in Williams’ TD.