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Texas Football: 5 Keys to Victory vs Notre Dame

By Tyler Brett

Nov 7, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; University of Texas Longhorns tight end Dominic Cruciani (48) carries out the American flag before the game against the University of Kansas Jayhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; University of Texas Longhorns tight end Dominic Cruciani (48) carries out the American flag before the game against the University of Kansas Jayhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver John Burt (1) scores a touchdown against the Rice Owls during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas beat Rice 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver John Burt (1) scores a touchdown against the Rice Owls during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas beat Rice 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Explosive Plays on Offense

Last year, Texas was one of the least explosive offenses in the country. Their inability to create big plays (in addition to their struggles to sustain drives) made it difficult for them to generate offense. In fact, Texas was last in the Big 12 in 2015 for plays over 10 yards.

Gilbert’s new offense should help to alleviate that issue. Texas’ focus this season is on getting their playmakers into positions to make big plays, whether that’s by opening up running lanes for the Smash Brothers, throwing it over the top to John Burt, or in space to one of the Horns’ other speedy receivers.

Creating big plays has to be a priority for Texas in this game. If they can’t get yards in bunches, they’ll find it extremely difficult to generate any offense. This offense has the playmakers to really open things up in 2016. They’ll need those big plays to pull off this upset.

If the Horns can’t break open the game with explosive plays, their chances of winning this game will take a serious hit.

Next: 2. Create Negative Plays on Defense

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