OTF Premium Wild Stat | Tuesday 6:55 p.m.

[CJ Vogel]

We talked about the importance of scoring first for the Longhorns and getting off to a fast start in these marquee big games.

Well, according to the game notes ahead of the Ohio State meeting this weekend at DKR, whichever team puts points on the board first, might just decide the contest.

 

In the Sarkisian era –

• Texas is 34–6 (85.0 win %) when scoring first.

However...

• Texas is just 15–14 (51.7%) when the opponent scores first.

 

Texas received the football first in the 2025 Cotton Bowl, and in Columbus a year ago. In both instances, the Longhorns turned the ball over on downs to begin the game.

Additionally, Ohio State was the first team to put points on the board in both contests as well.

[Texas fan in Georgia]

If Texas wins the coin toss are you taking the ball or deferring in this particular game? 

[akhookem]

22 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said:

If Texas wins the coin toss are you taking the ball or deferring in this particular game? 

I say kick all day. Let the crowd set the tone instantly.