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5 Takeaways From Texas Football Win vs Texas Tech

By Tyler Brett

Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas football went on the road in Week 10 and got a much needed victory against Texas Tech. The Longhorns showed tremendous resilience in the 45-37 victory and showed some serious improvement in key areas. But what can we take away from the game as the Horns look forward to the rest of the season?

Charlie Strong really needed this game to help his case for staying on at Texas. The Horns were winless on the road this season ahead of this matchup. That ineptitude away from home was a major black mark on the Texas season. Getting off that streak was pivotal in turning this season into a potential success for Strong.

Beyond that, it put Texas in a prime position to become bowl eligible. At 5-4, the Horns need to win just one of their remaining three games to get to six wins. With a matchup with 1-8 Kansas still on the schedule, they have a very good opportunity to find that win. With any luck, they could win as many as seven regular season games and take their shot at win number eight in the bowl game.

This game saw key contributions from both the offense and defense in key situations. They were able to respond to adversity in ways that this team has not done in recent memory. Texas could have folded and let this game get away from them. Instead, they stepped up and took care of business to secure the win.

So here are five takeaways from Texas’ win over Texas Tech.

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