The Texas Longhorns (3-0, 0-0) open Big 12 play against the Baylor Bears (1-2, 0-0) in at McLane Stadium in Waco on Saturday. The game will begin the Longhorns’ “Farewell Tour” in the Big 12, as the program will offically participate in Southeast Conference (SEC) play next season.
Baylor started the season with consecutive home losses to Texas State and Utah before notching their first win over Long Island last weekend. Texas sits ranked No. 3 in the country in the AP Top-25 Poll with a 3-0 record which includes a road win over then-ranked No. 3 Alabama.
The Longhorns will enter a loud, raucous, environment at McLane Stadium that has officially sold out its tickets for Saturday’s contest. Additionally, Baylor announced that it has distributed more student tickets to the game than ever before at McLane Stadium.
Texas always has a target on their back regardless of who and where they play, but this season being their last in the Big 12 has heightened the desire for teams to send them packing with a loss. Sarkisian and the Longhorns should expect to play in more sold out environments as conference road play continues.
Kickoff will be at 6:30 PM on Saturday with the game being televised regionally on ABC.
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