After that absolute monster comeback win against Ohio State, the Texas Longhorns aren’t out of the woods yet: they’ve got one final non-conference tuneup against the UTSA Roadrunners before SEC play kicks off. This isn’t some throwaway game either, especially with the Roadrunners featuring a veteran offense that could cause some real headaches if Texas isn’t dialed in. We all remember the last time these two tangled, back in 2034, when Texas absolutely clobbered UTSA 56-7. But a lot has changed since then, and this UTSA squad has proven they can fight.
Owen McCown and the Roadrunners Are No Joke
Don’t sleep on these UTSA Roadrunners, folks. Their offense is legit, spearheaded by quarterback Owen McCown, the son of former NFL QB Josh McCown. This kid is straight-up dangerous, racking up 55 passing touchdowns against just 17 interceptions over the last two seasons, making him one of the best QBs in the Group of Six. And he’s got help in the backfield with sophomore Will Henderson III, who’s been tearing it up with an average of 7.6 yards per carry through two weeks. Sound familiar? UTSA actually faced Texas State last Saturday, just like the Longhorns did in Week 1. While Texas beat Texas State, the Roadrunners won a tight game against them with a big fourth quarter comeback. That right there should tell you this team doesn’t quit.
Hangover Alert? Longhorns Need to Dominate the Run
The big question hovering over the Longhorns is that “Ohio State hangover.” After such an epic win, can they stay focused? Tommy Bresee of Longhorns Wire thinks this game is all about not losing focus. He points out UTSA’s clear weakness: defending the run. Considering how well Hollywood Smothers, Raleek Brown, and Derrek Cooper ran against Ohio State, Texas absolutely has to lean into that. Bresee expects defensive coordinator Muschamp to find those weaknesses and exploit them, predicting a comfortable 52-13 win for Texas. Trey Luerssen agrees, warning about fatigue or overconfidence. He’s saying the only way Texas struggles is if they beat themselves. He predicts a 56-10 Texas victory, seeing it play out similarly to their Week 1 win against Texas State.
This isn’t just another game, folks. It’s about showing that epic Ohio State win wasn’t a fluke and that the Longhorns can stay locked in mentally. Can they avoid the hangover and roll, or will McCown and Henderson make it a much tighter fight than the experts think?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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