How Texas Can Beat Texas Tech: 5 Keys to Victory

5. Continue to Dominate The Run

Texas has one of the best run defenses in the country. Iowa State's offensive line called out the Longhorns and they responded with another dominant performance. UT is now allowing only 2.9 yards per carry and they need to continue that against Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks. Brooks is averaging 5.4 yards per carry and has turned into a real workhorse for the Red Raiders.

2. Can Quinn Ewers Run?

Quinn Ewers getting back to playing like one of the nation's better quarterbacks is a key part to Texas winning the Big 12 and having a shot to make the College Football Playoff. Ewers has been fine since coming back from injury but he's playing cautious. He was sacked four times by Iowa State and had an intentional grounding penalty for a throwaway when he could have escaped. Ewers needs to get back to playing with some aggression and running the ball for Texas to reach its ceiling.

3. Stay Focused

The game against Texas Tech is in Austin and that should help but there will be a lot of emotions surrounding this game against an in-state conference foe. This is the Longhorns final Big 12 regular season game and it will be Senior Day. Texas has shown an improved maturity and culture this season but they'll need to find that focus one more time to beat the Red Raiders.

4. Pressure the QB

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are riding a three-game winning streak after beating UCF 24-23. Behren Morton has taken over at quarterback for the Red Raiders and Texas Tech is allowing sacks on 4.79% of drop backs. Texas has an terrific defensive front and pressuring the inexperienced Morton could spell doom for Texas Tech's chances.

5. Continue to Dominate The Run

Texas has one of the best run defenses in the country. Iowa State's offensive line called out the Longhorns and they responded with another dominant performance. UT is now allowing only 2.9 yards per carry and they need to continue that against Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks. Brooks is averaging 5.4 yards per carry and has turned into a real workhorse for the Red Raiders.