The Finest Burnt Orange Kool Aid: Texas Fatal Flaw

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Wow, what a great win Saturday night. It was magical and, for the most part, indescribable.

No short fields. No major gaffes by Ohio State’s defense that led to a big explosive play. After Texas failed to take advantage of opportunities earlier in the game to put themselves in the driver’s seat, they had to “get it out the mud” by grinding, executing, and physically dominating Ohio State to win an improbable game in dramatic fashion.

I am so thankful to be a part of this amazing community here at On Texas Football, and I absolutely love the opportunity to be able to post our own topics. Also, please tell me to stop if I’m not good at it. 😂

I also love the analysis and thoughts that everyone who works at OTF contributes. Rod Baber got me thinking about the question: “What could possibly be Texas’ fatal flaw this season?”

He’s mentioned in past seasons that it’s been the red zone—so much so that every time Texas scores a touchdown in the Red Zone/Red Area, Lord willing, I’m going to tag him with the message: “Red Zone TD.” 😂

But I think this season, Texas’ fatal flaw could potentially be possessing the ball.

Texas put the ball on the ground four times against Ohio State, and so far this season, through two games, they have three turnovers. The interception against Ohio State was fluky, but it was still costly in terms of early momentum.

However, what I did like about the Texas playmakers as the game progressed was their adjustment and emphasis on taking care of the football. The question for me becomes: Will they do this consistently every game, or will they try to make the home-run play every time they touch the ball?

If this offense becomes the juggernaut that I think it could be, opposing defenses may eventually feel like their best chance to slow Texas down is by maximizing their efforts to create turnovers.

I’m very interested to see UTSA’s defensive plan of attack this week, as well as Texas’ approach from both a game-planning standpoint and a player-mindset standpoint.

I know guys like Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo have to be itching to make the big-play touchdown after Jeremiah Smith was the star of the passing game on Saturday. But honestly, I just want to see Texas play a clean game from a turnover standpoint, continue developing defensive depth, and hopefully find a reliable third running back.

Have a great night, and as always…

HOOK ’EM! 🤘