Game Thread: #12 Oklahoma State @ #25 Texas Longhorns

[HornSports Staff]

The undefeated Oklahoma State Cowboys are coming off a bye week rested as the head to Austin for Saturday's matchup against the Longhorns.  Texas is recovering from a battle they narrowly lost to rival Oklahoma last week in Dallas, and they stakes couldn't be higher for both teams.  

This is the 4th consecutive 11:00 AM start for the Longhorns, with Texas holding a 2-1 record in the previous three outings.  A win by the Longhorns would be Steve Sarkisian's first against Mike Gundy, giving the Longhorns a 5-2 start.  Texas hasn't won five of their first seven games since the 1998 season under Mack Brown.

Texas owns a two-game win streak over OSU, including a 41-34 OT win in Stillwater last season.

The game is of large proportions for the Longhorns, who would keep their Big 12 Championship aspirations alive with a win.  

What: #25 Texas Longhorns (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) vs #12 Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-0, 2-0 Big 12)
Venue: Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas
When: Saturday, October 16th, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. (CST)
TV: FOX
On the Call: Gus Johnston, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft
All-Time Series: Texas leads, 26-9
Last Meeting: Texas defeated Oklahoma State 41-34 OT (10/31/2020 Stillwater, OK)
Relevant Information:

• Depth Chart: Texas vs Oklahoma State
  
• Ten Things to Know Prior to the Texas and Oklahoma State game
  
• Scouting Report: Oklahoma State Cowboys
  
• Staff Predictions: Texas vs. Oklahoma State
  
• Four Keys to Saturday's Showdown with the Cowboys
  
• Longhorns set to host Arch Manning, numerous blue-chip recruits during Oklahoma State game
  

 

[Soldierhorn]

I expect to see a LOT more blitzes and stunts this game. The personnel they have right now (Foster, Thompson, Schooler, etc) has shown they can not play straight up defense. The "bend but dont break" hasnt worked with offenses with a pulse so they will have to try something that causes disruption in order to get off the field.

 

[bctex1106]

We'll need a spark today. 

Calling my shot. DJ makes a house call on a kickoff today. 

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Keep an eye on Spencer Sanders.  He had three turnovers last year and is prone to making mistakes if he's put in bad situations.  That elusive pass rush needs to be found today in order for that to happen. 

Another note about Sanders - he has thrown for 1,068 yards against Texas in the last two games.

 

[TexCoyote]

Coach Vic on Texas Game Day has everybody pumped up.  I really feel for the first time in a very long time (maybe we ever) really good about the direction of both our Men’s and Women’s basketball programs.  Both programs have a chance to contend for a Monday night game in the not so distant future.  I give CDC a lot of credit.  Best AD in the country. 

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Keep an eye on Spencer Sanders.  He had three turnovers last year and is prone to making mistakes if he's put in bad situations.  That elusive pass rush needs to be found today in order for that to happen. 

Another note about Sanders - he has thrown for 1,068 yards against Texas in the last two games.

I think you meant 668 yards instead of 1,068 yards, right?

 

[Aaron Carrara]

I think you meant 668 yards instead of 1,068 yards, right?

Yep - typo!!!!!

 

[dillohorn]

UT is dead last in all of football in defending passes over 20 yds downfield............just heard it on Tx Game Day.  damn.  But I should have known this after watching this season so far.

 

[dillohorn]

I expect to see a LOT more blitzes and stunts this game. The personnel they have right now (Foster, Thompson, Schooler, etc) has shown they can not play straight up defense. The "bend but dont break" hasnt worked with offenses with a pulse so they will have to try and something that causes disruption in order to get off the field.

our DB's are invisible

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Hey guys, Casey Thompson is warming up with a wrapped up thumb.  The injury last week against OU is still hanging around it appears.  

 

[NEOkHorn]

Going to miss most of the game for a nephew’s wedding. Expecting a bounce back performance for a dominant win and 5-10 commitments after the game. Anything less and I’m back on the hire Gary Barnett train.?

AGNB!!! Hookem.??

 

[Aaron Carrara]

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[Aaron Carrara]

Arch Manning sighting.  He's wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt.

 

[dillohorn]

Hey guys, Casey Thompson is warming up with a wrapped up thumb.  The injury last week against OU is still hanging around it appears.  

Really, really bad news. This OL can't help Card if he plays.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Really, really bad news. This OL can't help Card if he plays.

Don't hold me to this but I think it is quite possible we see Card play in this game.  And not because Texas has a 5-TD lead....

 

[Eastexhorn]

First couple of long balls will let us know about Casey thumb.

 

[dillohorn]

J Witt gone won't help either. 

 

[TexCoyote]

Wow we got it to KRob early 

 

[Johnny Depp]

The other Robinson appears! Pass to Bijan. Now that is using your weapons!