Longhorn Republic

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are hosting their biggest matchup of the year, the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs in a matchup that will go a long way in determining who plays for the SEC Championship. Texas has mowed down the competition ahead of them, but has yet to face a team on the level of the Bulldogs — who boast one of the best Blue Chip Ratios in college football. Conversely, the Longhorns are head-and-shoulders above what UGA has seen so far this year, setting up the titanic matchup.

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns continued to take care of business and did so in convincing fashion against rival Oklahoma on Saturday. It was a slow start for the offense, going the entire first quarter without a score and trailing for the first time this season. Thankfully, the defense was elite, holding the Sooners to just three points and allowing the offense to find its rhythm. What did we learn about Texas and how does it spin forward as they continue their first trek through the SEC?

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns enter the Cotton Bowl as two-touchdown favorites, but anyone who follows this game knows none of that matters. Oklahoma comes in bringing a defense that makes its magic via turnovers and front seven production, while the Longhorns look to be explosive on offense. Which group will prevail? Our breakdown, plus Podstradamus picks and more as the Longhorns head to Dallas.

Just because football was off doesn’t mean there was no action on campus. We dive in deep on volleyball as they build momentum through SEC play, while the soccer team deals with injuries to star players. We also keep it country club and preview the action from the No. 4 women’s and No. 11 men’s golf teams as they get some young talent added to the rosters.

Despite some inconsistent play, the No. 2 Texas Longhorns opened SEC play with a convincing win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The matchup with the Bulldogs exposed a lot of what Texas needs to focus on in the bye week with the Sooners on the horizon. Defensively, Texas showed some uncharacteristic struggles against the run with the Bulldogs trying to stretch the defense and then attack the middle. Offensively, the Longhorns saw more than 100 yards lost or negated thanks to injury, as well as losing two fumbles in the contest. That level of inconsistency will cost Texas wins deeper into SEC play.