The Finest of Burnt Orange Kool Aid: 45 - 24

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Yes, I predicted the score: Texas 45, Ohio State 24. But why did I predict this score?

Maybe it’s because I’ll admit it—I drink the finest of the burnt-orange Kool-Aid. Yes, I want Texas to not only win, but to dominate and look like the best team in the country while doing it.

However, I also have this inkling that this game means more to Texas than it does to Ohio State. I think the atmosphere, the heat, and the level of play the Longhorns bring from the opening kickoff—from not only the players but the coaches as well—will be too much for Ohio State and Ryan Day to overcome.

What gets lost in the Buckeyes’ win last year, in my opinion, is that Ryan Day and his staff had a rather lackluster offensive game plan. There were plays to be made against Ohio State’s pass defense, but Arch had quite a few misfires. This year, I expect that to be different.

I expect the Muschamp defense to make plays early, create pressure, and force a few turnovers. On the other side of the ball, I expect Sark to have a really good game plan designed to attack Ohio State’s defense and put Arch in position to make plays.

I look for Texas to take an early lead and keep rolling. And I wouldn’t count on Arch misfiring nearly as much this year.

So, yes, maybe I’m drinking the burnt-orange Kool-Aid. But I believe this Texas team is built to handle the moment, and I think they’re going to show everyone why.

Texas 45. Ohio State 24.

Hook ’Em 🤘🏾