*****GAME THREAD - TEXAS vs. BAYLOR*****

[HornSports Staff 1,716]

The Texas Longhorns (2-2, 1-2) will meet the Baylor Bears (1-1, 1-1) for the 110th time on Saturday at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.  The Longhorns have lost two straight and are in desperate need of a win to save their season and potentially Tom Herman's job.  The Baylor program has been hit by Coronavirus this season, forcing the Bears to reschedule and cancel games, and at one point halting all football-related activities due to a significant amount of positive COVID-19 test results.

First year head coach Dave Aranda's team has played just two games thus far, defeating Kansas in their opener and losing to West Virginia in Morgantown in OT. The Texas program needs a win to mute the noise surrounding the program.  While all eyes will be on the postgame and whether or not players stand, sing or stay for "The Eyes of Texas," what matters most is the result on the scoreboard after four quarters.

Despite two losses, the Longhorns still have their sights set on playing in the Big 12 Championship.  A loss to Baylor would all but eliminate those hopes and cast tremendous doubt on Herman's future at Texas.

When they take the field, the Longhorns will be wearing white throwback jerseys. This will mark the first time the team has worn white at home since 1950, when they when they defeated Purdue 34-26.  

 

What: Texas Longhorns (2-2, 1-2) vs. Baylor Bears (1-1, 1-1)
When: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Time:  2:30 PM CST
Venue: Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas
Television: ESPN
The Line: Texas -8.5

Last Meeting Between the Two Teams: Baylor defeated Texas 24-10 (November 23, 2019, Waco, TX)
All-Time Series Record: Texas leads Baylor 78-27-4

The Coaches

Baylor Bears

Head Coach:  Dave Aranda
Head Coaching Experience: 1st year as a head coach
Years as Head Coach at Baylor:  1
Career Record:  1-1
Career Record at Baylor:  1-1

Texas Longhorns

Head Coach:  Tom Herman
Head Coaching Experience: 6th year as a head coach
Years as Head Coach at Texas:  4
Career Record:  49-21
Career Record at Texas:  27-17

Relevant Articles & Information

• Depth Chart – Texas vs. Baylor
• Staff Predictions – Texas vs. Baylor
• Scouting Report: Baylor
• Win a HornSports Lid

 

[tejasrulz 3,029]

If I'm home and by the TV, I'll watch it but I'm not setting the time aside just because it's on. Guess I'm a bad fan but if they don't care, neither do I.

[Aaron Carrara 2,964]

Cool day in Austin and should be around 70 degrees at kickoff.

[Baron 1,502]

Texas should win this game by double digits, but my confidence in Herman and the team is completely shattered. If it's another nail biting win by a couple of points or OT I'll still be pissed.

[Aaron Carrara 2,964]

 

[JimR 423]

So, Whittington is hurt again? Is Jake Smith pissed off with one foot out the door? I’m not keeping up.

[texbound 1,828]

8 minutes ago, Aaron Carrara said:

 

The main question is, how long will they actually be able to play?  

[java 2,880]

I’m excited. Icy Whites!  Let’s go, Storm Troopers! 
 

Best looking uniform in college football!!!

[Aaron Carrara 2,964]

[Aaron Carrara 2,964]

43 minutes ago, JimR said:

So, Whittington is hurt again? Is Jake Smith pissed off with one foot out the door? I’m not keeping up.

Whittington is hurt.  Smith is available to play.

How you holding up after the Astros shot themselves in the foot?

[The Tinman 162]

Damn horns didnt jump offsides? Herman turning things around!

[joeywa 5,364]

36 minutes ago, Aaron Carrara said:

 

How you holding up after the Astros shot themselves in the foot?

You hush!! 

[Ntx dog 167]

2 minutes ago, The Tinman said:

Damn horns didnt jump offsides? Herman turning things around!

Great first offensive play.  Ha.

[longhorn_mig 897]

Bijan with the first carry

[Ntx dog 167]

Well that series looked good. Glad to see they added a few wrinkles in two weeks.

[Ntx dog 167]

Followed by a garbage punt.  Hire Urban now!!!!

[Aaron Carrara 2,964]

Horns came out flat on that opening possession.  

[UT1983 551]

UT starting the game flat.  No change there. 

[TexCoyote 1,128]

A 20 YARD PUNT 

[texbound 1,828]

4 yards and a pile of dust on series one, followed by a horrible punt. Awesome prep during the bye week.  That's coaching right there.

[longhorn_mig 897]

“Outstanding” first possession...said no one.

 

[Ntx dog 167]

2 weeks to prepare. The season on the line. And you cone out with that putrid offense.  Hire Urban now!!!

[Ntx dog 167]

Nice 2nd defensive series.

[Ntx dog 167]

So I guess the object is to use 3 downs to get the first down?

[Ntx dog 167]

2 possessions. 9 plays. 2 punts. Jeez