ONE MORE GAME
That's the mantra this season for Colt McCoy and the Longhorns.
But it's also relevant to me for the matchup of undefeated Texas and Texas Tech on Nov. 1. Can't wait for that one!
But first things first. Here's the lastest UT/OSU game capsule from the Associated Press:
Line: Texas by 12 1/2.
Series Record: Texas leads 20-2.
Last meeting: 2007, Texas won 38-35.
What's at Stake
Texas' No. 1 ranking, first place in the Big 12 South and whether the Cowboys are ready to be national title contenders. An Oklahoma State win makes the Cowboys big players in the Big 12 and national title chase and would take some of the air out of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy's Heisman hopes.
Key Matchup
Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Tim Beckman vs. McCoy. Nobody has figured out a way to slow down McCoy. If Beckman can devise a scheme to confuse or disrupt the QB who is completing 81 percent of his passes, it could be the Cowboys' day. McCoy's numbers are even better at home, where's he completing 86 percent with 12 touchdowns against just 14 incompletions.
Players to Watch
Texas: Defensive tackle Roy Miller, a run stuffer and pocket pusher on the line. If Texas can disrupt the running game of the country's most balanced offense, pass rushers Brian Orakpo and Sergio Kindle can go after OSU QB Zac Robinson.
Oklahoma State: Wide receiver Dez Bryant, another big, fast pass catcher who could have a career day against a defense that ranks No. 111 against the pass.
Facts & Figures
Oklahoma State has had some historic collapses against Texas, including blowing a 35-7 second quarter lead in Austin in a 56-35 Longhorns win in 2004. Texas trailed by 21 in the fourth quarter last season before rallying to win again 38-35 ... Texas QB Colt McCoy gets all the attention, but OSU's Zac Robinson is the No. 3 passer in the country with a 191.93 efficiency rating ... Oklahoma State is 7-0 for the first time since 1945.