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J. Tillman at the Mohawk - Giveaway
Before the season began, many people felt Texas would have a loss or two by this point in the season. Instead, the 8-0 Longhorns find themselves the No. 1 team in the country after notching impressive wins over highly ranked teams. Quarterback Colt McCoy is the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy and with a win on Saturday, Texas can see a clear path to the national championship game.
First, however, the Longhorns must do yet again what they've done three times already this season: beat an undefeated, Top 10 opponent. This week's challenge lies in Lubbock, where the No. 7 Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-0) await for a nationally televised showdown (7 pm, ABC).
Under Coach Mike Leach, Tech has always been all about offense, and this year's team is no different. Senior quarterback Graham Harrell has thrown for 3,147 yards and 28 touchdowns this season, and a staggering 13,829 yards and 117 touchdowns in his career. Michael Crabtree is the Red Raiders' top receiver. The sophomore has 14 touchdown catches this season. Both are Heisman contenders, and the Tech sports information department has even set up a political-style website to promote the two: Pass or Catch2008.
The Longhorns will counter with lots of speed on defense, playing five or six defensive backs at a time, and hoping that defensive end Brian Orakpo and linebacker Sergio Kindle can lead the charge up front and get to the quarterback.
McCoy's remarkable efficiency (81.8 percent completion percentage) and the sure hands of receivers Jordan Shipley and Quan Cosby should help Texas sustain long drives and control the clock.
NOTES
- For the third time in four weeks, the ESPN Game Day crew will be at a Texas game.
- Texas has not lost to Texas Tech since a 42-38 loss in Lubbock in 2002.
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