AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas High School has had this season, allowing long passes and committing too many pass interference penalties.
But on Saturday, the Longhorns’ defensive backs made critical plays. Texas stopped West Virginia on fourth-chance passes in the finish zone twice in the last quarter, allowing the No. 22 Longhorns will escape with a 17-13 win.
At the beginning of the fourth, when the Mountaineers faced fourth and first in Texas 16, they failed to convert when Jarret Doege’s pass to Mike O’Laughlin interrupted through B. J. Foster in the finish line.
Then, with less than five minutes to play, Doege incompletely pitched Ali Jennings in the fourth and 1 in Texas 8 with Chris Brown stalking the catcher.
“Congratulations to the defense and his ability to get off the field,” said Texas coach Tom Herman.
Texas (5-2, 4-2 Big 12) overcame an offense that produced nearly 100 yards and 27 fewer problems than its average.
Sam Ehlinger, the Longhorns’ offensive star, finished just 15 of 31 passes for 184 yards, however, he connected with Brennan Eagles for a seven-yard landing in the first quarter and Jake Smith for a 33-yard landing in the third. Bijan Robinson ran for 113 yards on 12 hauls for Texas.
Much of the discussion around Ehlinger this season is about uns specified injuries, or at least pains, that manifest themselves in the accuracy of his passes, especially on the field. Ehlinger doesn’t communicate much about it.
“If I’m available, I’ll put my body on the page for my team,” Ehlinger said. “The body’s herbal degradation throughout the season is an herbal progression. “
Texas held a generous lead in the first half, 210-137, but left the area with a 10-7 lead.
In a possession in the second quarter, Ehlinger beat the Eagles, who were open for a touchdown imaginable. Just before the end of the half, Cameron Dicker missed the left width in a 48-yard basket attempt.
Ehlinger more accurate when he brought in with an open receiver in the third quarter, connecting with Smith for the touchdown.
Doege finished 35 out of 50s for 317 yards for West Virginia (4-3, 3-3) but failed to launch a landing. Texas limited West Virginia offensive lineman Leddie Brown to 47 yards, 69 yards below average, by 15 hauls. the Mountaineers landing in a 12-yard run in the first quarter.
West Virginia coach Neal Brown defended his resolve to go out and score goals in the fourth.
“I’m not going because there’s all sorts of knowledge that says it’s the right thing to do, go ahead,” Brown said. “In (the big 12) you get more touchdowns to win. We’re going to be aggressive, but it’s up to me, as a criminal, and we have to do a better job. “
In addition to thwarting West Virginia in fourth place in the last period, Texas made three third saves in the third quarter. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown made a catch and forced a getaway on two of the unique moves.
FATE
West Virginia: The Mountaineers, who were 5-7 in 2019, adding 3-6 in the Big 12, are a contender for the league’s highest-forward team under sophomore coach Brown. They play fourth nationally in general defense. (255. 7 yards consistent with the game) and 19 in allowed problems (19. 8). Defensive stayed well, Texas averaged 44. 3 issues and 449. 5 offensive yards. Texas gained 363 yards on this one. But the West Virginia offensive did not take the opportunity to score several times.
Texas: Herman is still looking to restore the Longhorns to the elite prestige they had more than 10 years ago under Mack Brown. Herman was 7-6, 10-4 and 8-5 in his first three seasons, then lost again to -back closed games opposed to TCU and Oklahoma in October The game opposed to West Virginia a step forward a week after Texas beat Oklahoma State No. 6 in his first away win over a top 10 team since 2010.
MORE ACTIVITY FOR ROBINSON?
Herman was asked if Robinson, the Texas runner, deserved more work, given the quality of his game. He teamed up with Ehlinger on a 35-yard play to secure the victory.
“He’s not used to 20 or 25 days of procrastination,” Herman said. “We have a very competent player through his appearance at Roschon Johnson, and we also have some other weapon in the backfield in our quarterback’s ground game. It’s nothing more”. than leaving it as new and not putting too much weight on your shoulders.
WOUNDS TO SEE
Texas has a smart goodbye next week, which comes at a smart time. Keondre Coburn left the game with a sprained ankle, Joshua Moore sprained his shoulder and kicker Ryan Bujcevski injured his knee.
IMPLICATIONS OF THE SURVEY
The Longhorns have a chance to climb the standings with a victory over a defense.
Following
West Virginia will host the TCU next Saturday. The Mountaineers beat the TCU season 20-17 in Morgantown.
Texas has a week off before facing Kansas at Lawrence on November 21. The Longhorns, ranked at the time, beat Kansas 50-48 last season in Austin.
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