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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 Collin Johnson (9) catches a touchdown pass against Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive 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 Collin Johnson (9) catches a touchdown pass against Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Justis Nelson (31) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

The Texas passing attack struggled in this game. However, freshman Collin Johnson delivered on the tremendous potential people saw in him, acting as Shane Buechele’s favorite endzone target. His emergence will be a huge piece for the Texas offense moving forward.

Johnson turned heads with his play in spring practice and his elite size. The 6-foot-6 true feshman looked like an impact player from day one. However, he had not made a significant impact through the first eight games with 13 receptions for 149 yards, but no touchdowns.

That changed on on Saturday. Johnson showed off that playmaking ability with two touchdown receptions while matching his season-high four receptions for a personal best 47 yards. His size and athleticism make him a matchup problem for opposing defenses and he put that on full display twice against the Red Raiders.

Moving forward, his ability to create redzone mismatches will be a major weapon for Buechele and the Horns. This breakout performance could be the start of something big for Johnson at Texas.

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