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Oklahoma vs Texas: 3 bold predictions for Red River Rivalry in Week 7

By Andrew Miller

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 08: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl on October 8, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 08: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl on October 8, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 07: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns warsm up before the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 07: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns warsm up before the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Sam Ehlinger throws three touchdown passes

True freshman Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger has been so clutch. He nearly led the Horns to upset the USC Trojans on the road. Then, he actually did lead Texas to a big win over Kansas State last week in overtime.

The concerning part about Ehlinger’s stat line is the amount of interceptions thrown. He’s tossed half the amount of interceptions that he has touchdowns. Yet, two of his three picks did come in the USC game.

Ehlinger seems to have his star shine brightest when the stage is the highest. An OU team that just lost to Iowa State is not going to be able to intimidate him at all. OU will have to come with its best effort on defense to be able to shut this quarterback down.

The gradual improvement of Ehlinger should start with him getting more consistent snaps behind center. Since sophomore quarterback Shane Buechele has seemingly lost his job, it should only get better from here with Ehlinger.

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