Texas Longhorns: 3 bold predictions vs. Kansas in Week 5
Two undefeated, formidable foes face off on Saturday afternoon in a battle for control of the Big 12 that could have postseason implications.
The Kansas Jayhawks come into Austin, Texas, on a tear with a record of 4-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the gridiron, the Jayhawks faced off against the BYU Cougars for the first conference game of the season and walked away with a win by a score of 38-27. Jalon Daniels came away from the game, finishing 14 of 19 for 130 passing yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He added 54 rushing yards on nine carries. Devin Neal led the offense in rushing yards with 17 carries for 91 yards.
The key to this day’s win was the Jayhawks’ defense. The defense was stifling; they gave up 9 yards on 22 carries for a 0.4 average per run surrendered. The defense also got in on the turnover action, as they had a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, a pick-six, and an interception that all but sealed the deal.
Meanwhile, the Texas Longhorns have been on their own tear, impressing the entire nation with each decisive win. After the statement win at Alabama two weeks ago, they have been outscoring their last two opponents, Wyoming and Baylor, 69 to 16 behind a stellar offense of over 432 yards per game. Quinn Ewers has contributed through the air for nine passing touchdowns on 1,033 yards (258.3 yards per game). Jonathon Brooks has 379 rushing yards on 65 carries with three touchdowns.
The Texas Longhorns allow 12.5 points per game, ranking them 14th in the nation through four weeks. Texas football has allowed an average of 87.3 rushing yards per game and one solitary rushing touchdown this season. This year, they have given up three passing touchdowns and 211.3 passing yards per game, ranking 57th in the nation. The front seven for the Longhorns’ defense is what you would consider intimidating for opposing offenses. If the quarterback isn’t efficient with passing quickly, they will swallow him up with their fierce defense.
Now, it’s time to get bold!
This will be competitive, but The Texas Longhorns will win decisively
The Longhorns allow 12.5 points per game, ranking them 14th in the nation through four weeks of the season. Texas fooball has allowed an average of 87.3 rushing yards per game and one lone rushing touchdown this season. This year, they have given up three passing touchdowns and 211.3 passing yards per game, which is 57th in the nation.
On the flip side, the Jayhawks running game is averaging 217.8 yards on the ground per game this season, the 13th-best in the nation, with having such a mobile QB as Jalon Daniels and a running back like Devin Neal, who is averaging 98.5 yards per game ranking 18th in the NCAA. This game could quickly come down to the rushing attack for Kansas and if the Longhorns can stop them.
The question is, will the offensive line for the Jayhawks be able to withstand the relentless attack from the Longhorns front seven? When it comes down to it, the problem that the Jayhawks will run into is that they will need more depth offensively to stack up with all of the fresh players that Texas football will constantly rotate into the game.