Game Thread: Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Texas Longhorns

[HornSports Staff]

The Texas Longhorns (2-1, 0-0) look to win their fourth straight against Matt Wells and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0, 0-0) on Saturday, as Steve Sarkisian makes his Big 12 debut as head coach in Austin.  The Red Raiders bring a revamped defense and new quarterback into the fold this season in Oregon transfer Tyler Shough, while Texas QB1 Casey Thompson starts under center in his first conference game. 

Texas' rushing attack has had success through three games this season, but Texas Tech yields just 50 yards on the ground to opponents per game.

Big 12 play opens for both teams and it is critical for the Longhorns to fire on all cylinders if they want to send Texas Tech back to Lubbock with a loss.

What: Texas Longhorns (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) vs.# Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0, 0-0 Big 12)
Venue: Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
Location: Austin, TX
When: Saturday, Sept. 25th, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. (CST)
TV: ABC
On the Call: (Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, Tom Luginbill)
All-Time Series: Texas leads, 53-17
Last Meeting: Texas defeated Texas Tech 63-56 OT (9/26/2020)
Relevant Information:

• Depth Chart: Texas vs. Texas Tech
  
• Game Nuggets: Red Raiders Eye 4-0 Start
  
• Scouting Report: Texas Tech Red Raiders
  
• Staff Predictions: Texas vs. Texas Tech
  
• Four Keys to Saturday's Texas vs. Texas Tech Game
  

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[Noonan]

2am Kickoff for me. definitely watching this one on replay.

Let's hope we start of conference play with win!

 

[Aaron Carrara]

2am Kickoff for me. definitely watching this one on replay.

Let's hope we start of conference play with win!

Where are you located?  

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Well, with Texas Tech you never know what uniform they will be wearing, but today it is the traditional colors - white jersey with red and black accents, black helmet and black pants with white stripe down the sides.

 

[TexCoyote]

I hope they get Keilan Robinson involved very early in the game. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see this kid has a couple different gears that not alot of people have.  It would be nice to get him and Bijan on the field at the same time.  Put Keilan at slot or get him moving in motion.  If used properly everybody can’t be covered.  Someone should be open. 

 

[longhorn_mig]

Hook ‘em guys. Walking into battle with THE koozie…

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Of note - OL Hayden Conner is wearing #49 in the game today

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Hook ‘em guys. Walking into battle with THE koozie…

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[Aaron Carrara]

Lot of recruits on the sidelines for this one including QB commit Maalik Murphy.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Thompson with a nice effort on that opening drive that ended with Bijan's touchdown.  If you are Steve Sarkisian that is exactly what you want to see in your passing game.

 

[NEOkHorn]

Hopefully the East coast guys are awake for the early start and BJ will get some love with a big game. The kid is a stud for certain.

 

[NEOkHorn]

Why does it seem our CBs are always 10 plus yards off the WR and backing up at the snap of the ball?

 

[TexCoyote]

Dadgum Sark is getting playmakers the ball.  Alot of weapons to choose from ????

 

[NEOkHorn]

This OL is certainly not where they need to be yet but I am cautiously optimistic watching the Horns score from the 5 running the ball on back to back plays. Doesn't seem that significant but how many times has that happened in the last few years by anyone other than Sam? Baby steps.

 

[Huskie1]

Horns look sharp early!!

 

[NEOkHorn]

Big Al sighting.?

 

[NEOkHorn]

That kid is electric and this ST is already better than the past few years.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

That kid is electric and this ST is already better than the past few years.

Jeff Banks doesn't play around!  

 

[dillohorn]

Could have easily been 28 to 0