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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; University of Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jake Oliver (6) rushes against Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jordyn Brooks (20) and defensive corner back Justis Nelson (31) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; University of Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jake Oliver (6) rushes against Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jordyn Brooks (20) and defensive corner back Justis Nelson (31) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas has not looked good on the road this season. Heading to Lubbock, the Horns were 0-4 away from DRK and had produced their worst efforts of the season when on the road. They were finally able to put those struggles behind them, though, against Tech.

It didn’t always look like they would be able to pull it out. Trailing 16-14 after the first quarter, Texas was driving down the field to re-take the lead in the second quarter. D’Onta Foreman was finishing a strong run and stretching for the end zone when Texas Tech stripped the ball and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. The Red Raiders pushed their lead to 23-14.

Earlier in the seaon, this would have led Texas to pack it in and fold. They would have compounded this mistake with another, effectively burying themselves and letting Tech take control of the game. Instead, the Horns buckled down and re-took control. They scored the final 10 points of the first half to take a 24-23 lead at the break and imposed their will in the second half.

This was a tremendous turn for the Horns that shows their strength of will. They will benefit from that fortitude down the stretch.

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