Texas Football: 3 reasons Longhorns will beat LSU in Week 2

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns leads the team on to the field before the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Tom Herman of the Texas Longhorns reacts during a timeout with Caden Sterns #7 and Kris Boyd #2 in the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Texas’ defense will give LSU fits

Caden Sterns put together one of the best defensive back performances last season as a true freshman for Texas. Sterns made the first team preseason Big 12 team and started this year off with 8 tackles and a pass deflection.

Joe Burrows looked great in his first outing this season but he had accuracy issues a year ago against stiffer competition. If the Texas defensive line can get pressure up front, I believe he runs into those same issues again.

I think Sterns locks down his receiver and Joe Burrows makes a mistake at a pivotal point in the game. Sterns had four interceptions a year ago and his ball-hawking skills show again this Saturday when the Longhorns need it most.

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