*****GAME THREAD: #21 Texas Longhorns vs. #15 Iowa State Cyclones*****

[Aaron Carrara]

The Texas Longhorns (5-2, 4-2) will host the Iowa State Cyclones (6-2, 6-1) in Austin, Texas on Saturday.  The Longhorns haven’t taken the field in three weeks, with their last on-field action resulting in a 17-13 win over West Virginia on November 7th. Iowa State currently sits atop the Big 12 standings, thanks to a 45-0 thrashing of Kansas State last weekend. Both programs control their own destiny as it relates to earning a spot in the Big 12 Championship game, but a loss on Saturday for either team makes the task a lot more challenging – but particularly for the Longhorns.

Texas has fared well against the Cyclones when playing at DKR, holding an 8-1 record.  In the 9 games played in Austin, Texas has outscored the Cyclones by a margin of 13.3 points per game. But, this is a different year.  A ranked Iowa State team that has a balanced attack on both sides of the ball is hungry and in search of the program’s first ever Big 12 title.

Iowa State running back Breece Hall leads the nation in rushing and has amassed eight 100-yard rushing games this season. The Texas defense allows 117 yards on the ground per game, and improved play from the Texas linebackers will make Hall’s job difficult.

What: #21 Texas Longhorns (5-2, 4-2) vs. #15 Iowa State Cyclones (6-2, 6-1)
When: Friday, November 27, 2020
Time:  11:00 AM CST
Venue: Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas
Television: ABC
The Line: Texas -1

Last Meeting Between the Two Teams: Iowa State defeated Texas 23-21 (November 16, 2019, Ames, Iowa)
All-Time Series Record: Texas leads Iowa State 14-3-0

The Coaches

Iowa State Cyclones

Head Coach:  Matt Campbell
Head Coaching Experience: 6th year as a head coach
Years as Head Coach at Iowa State:  4
Career Record:  67-42
Career Record at Iowa State:  32-27

Texas Longhorns

Head Coach:  Tom Herman
Head Coaching Experience: 6th year as a head coach
Years as Head Coach at Texas:  4
Career Record:  52-21
Career Record at Texas:  30-17

Relevant Articles & Information

• Depth Chart – Texas vs. Iowa State
• Staff Predictions – Texas vs. Iowa State
• Scouting Report: Iowa State
• Win a HornSports Lid by guessing the final score of Texas-Iowa State

[primal defense]

I'm all excited about this game. I believe that the winner of this game will be in the Big 12 Championship game. That's a big deal by itself, but there's the added bonus that if we lose then were looking for a new coach and last year Iowa State kicked a field goal on the last play of the game.

[Ntx dog]

Nice intro. It was all about iowa state. Oh yeah and there's sam ehlinger and texas lol. Could be an omen.

[Ntx dog]

Good grief. Was that the Dallas Cowboys red zone offense?

[TexCoyote]

It’s going to be hard to win this one with field goals when you are 1st and goal from the 4

[Ntx dog]

Good start for the D.

[texbound]

I guess Bijan is gonna get that 20+ carry day we've all been hoping for.  Great start, now stay on the throttle.

[Ntx dog]

Hope mensa doesn't go into " play not to lose" mode now.

[Ntx dog]

So lets help state with major penalties.

[63_Texas_1]

Did anyone see the personal foul penalty?

[The Tinman]

This could turnout to be a much higher scoring game than I originally thought.

[The Tinman]

1 minute ago, 63_Texas_1 said:

Did anyone see the personal foul penalty?

Yes Jones threw a punch... open hand it looked like. Bonehead

[okiehorn]

Sterns regression is so glaring. The coach over the secondary can’t develops anyone 

[texbound]

So much for staying frosty and keeping their will down.  

[dillohorn]

Penalties. Another reason to fire Herman. 

[dillohorn]

Penalties and a fumble. Horns can't get out of their own way. 

[Ntx dog]

The last 2 series, offense and defense is how you snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[NEOkHorn]

Few quick observations: Bijan is a stud, Ovdershown is coming along nicely and our receivers leave something to be desired. May be the reason we are offering a dozen new receivers each week.

[Ntx dog]

Running game looks good. So lets go to Sam's weakness. The long ball.

[The Tinman]

Texas offense is avg over 9yds a play...the deep incomplete pass plays are not sams strength. This staff is so fustrating. Keep feeding bijan the ball and mix in some throws thats what has been working.smh

[Ntx dog]

That went well.

[NEOkHorn]

Seems like too many of the offensive plays are really slow to develop. 

[The Tinman]

Horns arent playing like they want to be in the B12 championship. Started out strong but now falling back to the same old rut they were in the last 3 games...fg's arent going to get the job done

[texbound]

Is it too much to ask for the Horns to get a turnover right here?  Absolutely can't let them drive the field and score before half.

[Ntx dog]

And they get the ball to open the 2nd.