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Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Jordan Thomas (7) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Dorian Leonard (8) in the second quarter at Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Texas Longhorns (Record: 2-3)

If you’re a Texas fan, you have to feel sick following Saturday’s Red River Rivalry against the Sooners. Texas was held to 247-yards less than Oklahoma, but lost by five points in Charlie Strong’s first game calling defensive plays. You’d think that with such a big gap in time of possession and total yards the score differential would be much bigger, but that only ads to frustration. The weaponry is there, but the execution is flawed.

With talk lately about how the win against Notre Dame was an overhyped fluke, a win against the No. 20 ranked Sooners could have dispelled some of those ideas. But Monday’s press conference with Strong was more of a plea to fans to stick with the team, and show their support.

With Coach Strong’s seat only getting hotter, it’s time for Texas to turn the page, but many fear it might be too late.

Next Game:

Sat, Oct 15

Texas

vs.

Iowa State

Austin, Texas

6:00 p.m.

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