Pregame WTH UT Fans?! The Horns have not played a home game in close to a month and you need the alumni band to help fill out the upper deck. Yes, I know the game started at 11am, but there were way too many empty seats for the 2nd ranked team in the nation. Now I know why they announce the attendance (101,003) in the third quarter.

Kickoff (15:00) WTH Adidas?! Even before the kickoff, the UCF football team, wearing Adidas, was hexed because of a contract dispute. Newly signed Marcus Jordan (UCF basketball player) wore his dad’s Nikes which caused Adidas to terminate their $3 million dollar contract with the school. Never bite the hand that feeds you. The football team never had a chance.

2nd Quarter (5:22) WTH Jekyll?! Maybe I should call you Mr. Hyde. UT kicker boots a 70 yard kickoff which is not returned. Great Dr. Jekyll! Then Justin ( 3rd Qt. 11:31) proceeds to uncork a 16 yard punt. Come on Mr. Hyde! You know things are going good with the Horns when you’re complaining about the punting.

4th Quarter (13:01) WTH Jordan?! What an incredible pitch and catch between and for an 88 yard touchdown. After the game you put together (11 catches 273 yards), you deserve to take a bow. How about a Heisman pose like threw down? I guess your offense lineman wanted you to take a curtain call at the end of the game when they pushed you out to acknowledge the student section who was cheering your name.

Whole Game WTH Defense?! No interceptions. No fumble recoveries. Not even a touchdown? What is happening?! Oh yeah, UCF is 2 of 12 on 3rd down. The defense holds an opponent to lowest score of the season (3 pts.). Yeah, this group is OK. Defensive MVP was clearly .

WTH Big XII?! Can the Longhorns continue the season as an Independent? Take the Longhorns win-loss record out of the mix and the rest of the Big XII record is 57-44. Only four teams after the first week of November are even bowl eligible.

Next up for the Longhorn’s is a trip up north to Waco to face the Baylor Bears at 11am Nov. 14th.

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11:30

Brian:  Texas defense getting tons of pressure on QB every pass play. UCF has 4th and 10. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:30 Brian

11:31

insidetexas:  UCF on the UT 31 but sending the punt team out, won’t risk a long field goal. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:31 insidetexas

11:32

atrubow:  Play to win Central Florida!!! TO WIN. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 11:32 atrubow

11:32

40acressports:  Don’t like wasting timeout by UCF & then punting it. If you’re going to punt, then freaking do it, even delay of game wouldnt hurt. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 11:32 40acressports

11:32

stevehabel:  UCF must not have a decent FG kicker as they decide to punt instead of trying the 47-yrd FG. They pick up 19 yards in field position. Wow. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:32 stevehabel

11:36

insidetexas:  As a side note, all Big 12 flags here in the stadium replaced with American flags at half mast. Nice gesture. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:36 insidetexas

11:37

atrubow:  Is the announcer at DKR saying “Quiet Please” before every play like a tennis match. It’s so quiet. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 11:37 atrubow

11:38

RespectJustinB:  Justin is #40 Saturday November 7, 2009 11:38 RespectJustinB

11:38

40acressports:  Greg Davis pulling out all the tricks to hopefully pull upset today. Failed flea flicker when Fozzy tosses it wide. Loss of 16. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 11:38 40acressports

11:39

40acressports:  Okay, here’s question for Internet coaches. 3rd & 17, your best WR is running 2 yard route? I know you need outlets, but why Shipley? #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 11:39 40acressports

11:39

insidetexas:  Offense is stop and go, defense is amazing. Yup. This is 2009 Texas football. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 11:39 insidetexas

11:40

40acressports:  RT @InsideTexas: As a side note, all Big 12 flags here in the stadium replaced with American flags at half mast. Nice gesture. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:40 40acressports

11:41

insidetexas:  End of the first quarter. 0-0 Saturday November 7, 2009 11:41 insidetexas

11:42

stevehabel:  Former UT players Mike Adams and Rob Babers in the press box watching a 0-0 game at the end of the 1st quarter. No quick start today for UT Saturday November 7, 2009 11:42 stevehabel

11:47

insidetexas:  12-yard run from UCF RB Davis puts the Knights on the Texas 22. UCF threatening to score first. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 11:47 insidetexas

11:49

stevehabel:  Muckelroy having tough series…first he misses a tackle that ends up in 12-yrd gain, then he takes the wrong angle when chasing the UCF QB Saturday November 7, 2009 11:49 stevehabel

11:52

Brian:  Central Florida hits their FG attempt from 39 yards out to take lead. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:52 Brian

11:52

insidetexas:  UCF held to a field goal…3-0 Golden Knights with 11:51 to go in the 2nd. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:52 insidetexas

11:52

Brian:  Texas 0, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 11:52 Brian

11:53

stevehabel:  Knights get 39-yrd FG and takes a 3-0 lead after 36-yard eight-play drive. Wouldn’t be surprised if that is the only points UCF gets today. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:53 stevehabel

11:54

40acressports:  Agree. If #UT offense shows up. RT @stevehabel: Knights take a 3-0 lead. Wouldn’t be surprised if that is the only points UCF gets today. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:54 40acressports

11:56

40acressports:  Sure looked like a horse collar by UCF against Shipley. First signs of life for #UT today on long pass play. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:56 40acressports

11:57

40acressports:  Texas o-line much better on pass pro last 2 plays. Mal Williams has to do better job using his body to get ball, shield off defender. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 11:57 40acressports

11:58

insidetexas:  Texas clearly determined to get the offense going. McCoy taking shots down the field. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:58 insidetexas

11:58

40acressports:  #UT goes right back to Williams and he trucks a UCF cornerback with a stiff arm for 17 yard gain. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:58 40acressports

11:59

insidetexas:  Touchdown Texas! Cody Johnson with a TD run. Horns score in just four plays. 7-3 Texas. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:59 insidetexas

11:59

40acressports:  Look who decided to finally show up. C Johnson with huge hole runs for 20 yd touchdown. Maybe #UT should have let them score earlier? Saturday November 7, 2009 11:59 40acressports

11:59

Brian:  Texas takes lead on quick scoring drive. Offense finally alive. Saturday November 7, 2009 11:59 Brian

11:59

Brian:  Texas 7, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 11:59 Brian

12:00

suzhalliburton:  Just made the comment to @kbohls that malcolm williams is kind of a poor man’s roy williams. Great strength. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:00 suzhalliburton

12:00

stevehabel:  UT answers with 80-yrd drive, highlighted by McCoy to Shipley 44-yrd pass, a huge M. Williams stiff arm and a 20-yrd TD rumble by C. Johnson Saturday November 7, 2009 12:00 stevehabel

12:04

atrubow:  Gotta love the Malcolm Williams stiff arm. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 12:04 atrubow

12:05

40acressports:  UCF qb has no clue what to do while trying to throw on the run. When rolling left, no attempts to square shoulders so far today. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:05 40acressports

12:05

Brian:  Texas defense with the 3 and out so offense gets ball right back. Let’s see if they come out aggressive like on previous series. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:05 Brian

12:06

stevehabel:  Good defensive stand by UT — watch out for at least 3 — and maybe 4 — TD for Tx before the half. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:06 stevehabel

12:08

40acressports:  RT @slmandel: And now Iowa trails for the 9th time in 10 games. 14-10 Northwestern. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:08 40acressports

12:08

40acressports:  Big 3rd down conversion from Colt to Chiles there. Let’s Texas keep some of this momentum. A 3 and out would have hurt there. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:08 40acressports

12:10

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12:11

insidetexas:  McCoy continuing to find Shipley, who already has five catches for 81 yards. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:11 insidetexas

12:12

40acressports:  Not smart play there by Colt. Threw the ball into empty space instead of just getting rid of it out of bounds or running for a couple. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:12 40acressports

12:14

insidetexas:  …make that 6 for 100. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:14 insidetexas

12:14

atrubow:  Fozzy needs to start cutting the ball upfield before he reaches the sideline. He always wants to bounce outside. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 12:14 atrubow

12:15

insidetexas:  Another big touchdown run for Cody Johnson puts Texas up 14-3. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:15 insidetexas

12:15

Brian:  Texas scores on the ground after solid drive with several big 3rd down conversions. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:15 Brian

12:16

Brian:  Texas 14, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 12:16 Brian

12:16

maggiaidan:  found my argo & my COUSIN!:p #40 & jamal Robertson:) Ha ha Saturday November 7, 2009 12:16 maggiaidan

12:16

40acressports:  Cody Johnson converts 3rd and 1 and then some by rumbling for 13 yards and the TD. #UT now leads 14-3. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:16 40acressports

12:16

suzhalliburton:  Cody johnson told me earlier this week that colt mccoy doesn’t mind that he hogs the touchdowns. It’s 14-3. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:16 suzhalliburton

12:16

stevehabel:  Horns is back to converting long downs — which was one of the hallmarks of last year’s team. Johnson 13-trd TD run moves UT lead to 14-3. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:16 stevehabel

12:17

suzhalliburton:  Antwan cobb is making huge hits on kickoffs. That’s what fullbacks do. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:17 suzhalliburton

12:17

insidetexas:  Impressive to see kick coverage improve this much for Texas over the course of the year. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:17 insidetexas

12:21

40acressports:  Sam Acho gets the shoestring sack to end the drive. Defense gives offense chance to get 7 more before half. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:21 40acressports

12:21

suzhalliburton:  On malcolm williams rt @HouOBConnection: Stronger and faster than Roy. I guarantee it. If he only had the hands… Saturday November 7, 2009 12:21 suzhalliburton

12:21

atrubow:  I thought #ut should have called timeout with 2 minutes left to preserve time. @kbohls thinks I’m an idiot. We’ll see. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:21 atrubow

12:22

atrubow:  I guess I’m an idiot. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 12:22 atrubow

12:22

insidetexas:  Huge play again to Shiply, 53 yards. Ship now has 153 yards in the first half. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:22 insidetexas

12:22

40acressports:  Damn. Colt puts better touch on that and Jordan Shipley would have had a 90+ yard touchdown. Still huge play of 53 yrds. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:22 40acressports

12:23

insidetexas:  Annnnnnd McCoy throws a pick. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:23 insidetexas

12:23

atrubow:  McCoy now has thrown an interception in eight out of nine games this season. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 12:23 atrubow

12:23

40acressports:  Interception was Kirkendoll’s fault. Go get the freaking football. Terrible play by receiver there. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:23 40acressports

12:24

atrubow:  I’m done with the McCoy Heisman talk. He’s underthrown at least three balls today. #ut #horns … great kid, just not a Heisman 09 winner Saturday November 7, 2009 12:24 atrubow

12:29

insidetexas:  Halftime: Texas 14, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 12:29 insidetexas

12:29

40acressports:  First half ends like it started, ugly. 2 bad decisions by Colt with 30 seconds and no timeouts to throw short and then take a sack. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:29 40acressports

12:30

Brian:  Halftime. Texas 14, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 12:30 Brian

12:31

insidetexas:  Halftime stats: McCoy 15-20-222, 1 INT; Shipley 7-153; M. Williams 3-37; C. Johnson 4-36, 2 TD #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:31 insidetexas

12:32

suzhalliburton:  Alumni band is here. Guess they’ll be doing scrip texas in a minute. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:32 suzhalliburton

12:32

stevehabel:  TX’s vaunted 2-min end of half attack thwarted by great play to intercept McCoy as the Horns are looking to play add on. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:32 stevehabel

12:33

stevehabel:  McCoy has underthrown passes three time — one was caught (by Shipley on the sideline) one was broken up (to M.Williams in the end zone… Saturday November 7, 2009 12:33 stevehabel

12:34

atrubow:  Iowa once again showing they’ve locked up a spot in the national championship game. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 12:34 atrubow

12:34

stevehabel:  and one was intercepted. That give Colt nine INTs this season, more than all of 2008. UCF happy to be down just 14-3 with backups as QB & RB Saturday November 7, 2009 12:34 stevehabel

12:41

insidetexas:  Alumni band on the field. Old twirler guy on fire this year. Catching almost all of his sky shots. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:41 insidetexas

12:41

suzhalliburton:  Kindle already has 9 tackles _ 6 unassisted _ at halftime. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:41 suzhalliburton

12:42

suzhalliburton:  And to folo up on kindle’s stats, he has 3 tackles for losses. Nice half. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 12:42 suzhalliburton

12:49

40acressports:  RT @schadjoe: Watching defendings flailing and whiffing and grabbing at running quarterbacks is one of life’s true joys. Saturday November 7, 2009 12:49 40acressports

12:49

Brian:  second half getting underway Saturday November 7, 2009 12:49 Brian

12:53

40acressports:  Malcolm Williams great effort to take a pick away from UCF defender. Great effort and catch for big 1st down conversion. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 12:53 40acressports

1:04	40acressports:  RT @bevobeat: Sorry for lack of updates. Must’ve fallen asleep — just like the Horns. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:04 40acressports

1:05	40acressports:  Awful read and worse throw by McCoy. Yikes. SHould have peen another pick for UCF. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:05 40acressports

1:06	insidetexas:  McCoy showing his ups, leaping over a defender. Good way to get hurt, but still, an impressive run. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:06 insidetexas

1:11	40acressports:  Mack goes for it on 4th & 1. Cody converts and almost breaks another one. #UT desperately needs 6 on this drive. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:11 40acressports

1:13	40acressports:  Yep. RT @PeterBurns760: #UT Fans need to relax. You don’t need style points. Win out, & you are playing for a National Championship. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:13 40acressports

1:13	suzhalliburton:  I miss the bootleg. Wish they’d do it more. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:13 suzhalliburton

1:14	insidetexas:  Touchdown Texas. McCoy hits Kirkendoll for the TD. #ut leads 21-3 Saturday November 7, 2009 1:14 insidetexas

1:14	40acressports:  McCoy finds Kirkendoll for the touchdown. Nice drive by Kirk, makes up for play I bagged on him for earlier. #UT 21, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 1:14 40acressports

1:14	40acressports:  RT @suzhalliburton: I miss the bootleg. Wish they’d do it more. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:14 40acressports

1:15	[Comment From khaledkhaled: ]  mediocre Saturday November 7, 2009 1:15 khaled

1:15	suzhalliburton:  Excellent throw and catch by mccoy/kirkdendoll to complete texas’ 87 yard drive. 21-3. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:15 suzhalliburton

1:15	[Comment From khaledkhaled: ]  frustrating watching them struggle against crap teams. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:15 khaled

1:16	suzhalliburton:  Official attendance 101,003. That’s the count of who thought about making the game. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:16 suzhalliburton

1:17	stevehabel:  TX converts 2 third downs and a fourth down during 15-play march that end of in a 21-3 lead. Don’t consider this a statement game at all Saturday November 7, 2009 1:17 stevehabel

1:18	stevehabel:  But at this point, a win is a win is a win and as long as the Horns keep it up they will be playing for a national title – that was the goal Saturday November 7, 2009 1:18 stevehabel

1:24	insidetexas:  Third quarter ends with a Lamarr Houston sack. Texas 21, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 1:24 insidetexas

1:24	40acressports:  Big sack on 3rd down by Lamarr Houston to end 3rd quarter. #UT leads 21-3 going to 4th. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:24 40acressports

1:25	Brian:  Texas 21, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 1:25 Brian

1:26	[Comment From khaledkhaled: ]  Fast game.. they take 5 mins to move 30 yards Saturday November 7, 2009 1:26 khaled

1:28	atrubow:  The UCF punter is really good. #ut should look into recruiting him. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:28 atrubow

1:28	40acressports:  Ouch. #UT backed up on goal line for this one after great UCF punt. If Texas is going to score here, they’ll have to go 99 yards. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:28 40acressports

1:29	40acressports:  Wow. Cody doesn’t get ball out IMO. He stretched his arm across line, but the ball was against his chest. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:29 40acressports

1:29	suzhalliburton:  Show of hands. Who had flashbacks to tx tech on that last running play? Saturday November 7, 2009 1:29 suzhalliburton

1:29	[Comment From khaledkhaled: ]  safety Saturday November 7, 2009 1:29 khaled

1:30	40acressports:  Yay for hometown refs! #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:30 40acressports

1:31	40acressports:  Wow. Terrible spot. #UT needs to call for the review here. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:31 40acressports

1:32	40acressports:  Wow. WTF? Don’t review WIlliams’ possible catch but you do the spot? In live view he clearly had first down. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:32 40acressports

1:34	40acressports:  TOUCHDOWN SHIPLEY!!!! 88 YARDS!! #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:34 40acressports

1:34	atrubow:  Was I talking bad about McCoy? No, that couldn’t have been me. I neer do things like that. #ut #horns Saturday November 7, 2009 1:34 atrubow

1:35	[Comment From khaledkhaled: ]  we escaped Saturday November 7, 2009 1:35 khaled

1:35	[Comment From khaledkhaled: ]  yeahh!!! Saturday November 7, 2009 1:35 khaled

1:36	vervestein:  Get #40 m Williams off the field. Put on another walk on if you have to richrod…geez. Go Blue!! Saturday November 7, 2009 1:36 vervestein

1:36	suzhalliburton:  Think that’s mccoy’s second-longest play ever. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:36 suzhalliburton

1:37	insidetexas:  88-yard TD for Shipley puts Horns up 28-3. Shipley having a monumental day at wide receiver. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:37 insidetexas

1:38	40acressports:  RT @ChipBrownOB: Dan Buckner calls Jordan Shipley “The Coldest White Boy in America” and Shipley just proved it on an 88-yard TD catch. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:38 40acressports

1:38	40acressports:  RT @kbohls: That could have been a Heisman-saving TD pass to Shipley. Colt could skyrocket to the top. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:38 40acressports

1:38	stevehabel:  Shipley having a monster game with 273 yards receiving on 11 catches through the first 47 min. of action. Hey UCF, you’d better cover him! Saturday November 7, 2009 1:38 stevehabel

1:38	40acressports:  With a little more oomph earlier in 1st half, Colt would have 2 80+ yard TDs to Jordan Shipley and 0 TDs. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:38 40acressports

1:39	40acressports:  Wow. I REALLY want Shipley to get 27 more receiving yards. 300 baby!! Saturday November 7, 2009 1:39 40acressports

1:39	insidetexas:  Shipley surpasses school record for receiving yards in a single game. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:39 insidetexas

1:39	stevehabel:  The latest McCoy to Shpley hookup is good for 88 yards and a 28-3 Ut lead. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:39 stevehabel

1:39	suzhalliburton:  Shipley now has the school record for most receiving yards in a game. He’s got 273. Record was 198 by johnny lam jones in 79. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:39 suzhalliburton

1:39	khaled:  11 catches, 273 yards.Let’s get him 300. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:39 khaled

1:41	suzhalliburton:  That’s a career high in yards for mccoy and second all-time in school history. Needs 40 to break applewhite’s record Saturday November 7, 2009 1:41 suzhalliburton

1:41	khaled:  Colt McCoy 30/39 432 yd 2 TD 1INT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:41 khaled

1:42	stevehabel:  Announced crowd of 101,003 is likely 20,000 more than actually saw this game.They witnessed another dominating performance by the UT defense Saturday November 7, 2009 1:42 stevehabel

1:45	khaled:  Nice play by johnson Saturday November 7, 2009 1:45 khaled

1:46	suzhalliburton:  Mccoy’s 20 yards from breaking school record. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:46 suzhalliburton

1:46	40acressports:  Another 3rd down conversion for #UT. Cody Johnson with catch and then blows through tacklers for a nice tough run. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:46 40acressports

1:46	khaled:  452, what’s the record? Saturday November 7, 2009 1:46 khaled

1:47	suzhalliburton:  Actually, it’s 22 yards by the official stats that mccoy needs. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:47 suzhalliburton

1:49	khaled:  470 yd Saturday November 7, 2009 1:49 khaled

1:50	suzhalliburton:  Mccoy is 4 yards from breaking Saturday November 7, 2009 1:50 suzhalliburton

1:50	40acressports:  According to #UT record books Chris Simms had previous single game high with 419 yards passing against Nebraska. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 1:50 40acressports

1:51	40acressports:  Fozzy breaks through some arm tackles and gets into the end zone to extend #UT lead to 35-7. Are Colt and Jordan done? I hope not. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:51 40acressports

1:51	suzhalliburton:  Betting mccoy won’t set the record now after whittaker scores to give longhorns 35_3 lead. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 1:51 suzhalliburton

1:51	insidetexas:  Fozzy Whittaker bursts through the line for another Texas TD. Texas 35, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 1:51 insidetexas

1:51	khaled:  but that was before they kept bowl record. he need those 5 yards Saturday November 7, 2009 1:51 khaled

1:52	stevehabel:  McCoy — with 470 yards — is just 2 yards from school record for passing in a game. Will Brown put him in just to get the record? Saturday November 7, 2009 1:52 stevehabel

1:53	khaled:  he should. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:53 khaled

1:54	stevehabel:  With UT up 35-3 and 9:13 to play, the Horns have 431 more yards of total offense than UCF. The Horns had 99 yrds on TO on one drive alone Saturday November 7, 2009 1:54 stevehabel

1:56	40acressports:  #UT defense has some backups in, but still mostly starters. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:56 40acressports

1:56	khaled:  ben wells on the feild Saturday November 7, 2009 1:56 khaled

1:57	Brian:  Alex Okafor in there at defensive end. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:57 Brian

1:59	40acressports:  Iowa just converted 4th and 2. Still 70 yards and 0 timesouts left and down by 7. Saturday November 7, 2009 1:59 40acressports

2:00	40acressports:  Roughing the passer against Kheeston Randall negates #UT fumble recovery. No replay by FSN of play. Saturday November 7, 2009 2:00 40acressports

2:02	40acressports:  Iowa’s terrible play finally catches up w/them. Incomplete pass ends drive and gives ball to NW to kneel it. I bet they plummet in rankings. Saturday November 7, 2009 2:02 40acressports

2:06	40acressports:  Want to see defense step up here. Hold them out of end zone Horns. #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 2:06 40acressports

2:06	40acressports:  Pick 6 coming? #UT Saturday November 7, 2009 2:06 40acressports

2:08	khaled:  6 Sacks Saturday November 7, 2009 2:08 khaled

2:09	khaled:  too bad mccoy wont get that record Saturday November 7, 2009 2:09 khaled

2:10	insidetexas:  Texas stops UCF on 4th down. Texas can just kneel it out. Saturday November 7, 2009 2:10 insidetexas

2:10	40acressports:  What does it say about the way #UT defense has played this season that on 1st & goal I think it’s more likely #UT D will score than UCF? Saturday November 7, 2009 2:10 40acressports

2:10	suzhalliburton:  Major applewhite can rest easy. Garrett gilbert is in for last plays. #ut Saturday November 7, 2009 2:10 suzhalliburton

2:10	insidetexas:  By the way, Northwestern beats No. 4 Iowa 14-10. Saturday November 7, 2009 2:10 insidetexas

2:11	Brian:  Texas defense holds. Ball game over. Saturday November 7, 2009 2:11 Brian

2:11	Brian:  Final score: Texas 35, UCF 3 Saturday November 7, 2009 2:11 Brian

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Brian - The Longhorns are finally playing like the team fans thought they’d see all season long. That’s bad news for the Central Florida Golden Knights who are probably wishing the schedule hadn’t flip flopped and this game was taking place 6 weeks ago when Texas was still finding it’s identity. This game could be one that in previous years Texas would have overlooked, but not with the carrot of a national title shot out there and with Will Muschamp’s defense crushing opponents. The offense rolls with two TD passes over 40 yards and the defense gets on the board again. Texas 49, Central Florida 7

Jeff - “The spread is crazy on this game.” That statement is usually followed by a guaranteed cover. But the numbers and my gut just don’t add up to a huge scoring day from Texas. I don’t believe that the Horn’s offense will score more than 5 touchdowns in this game. Central Florida has only given up more than 20 points twice all year, once to a better than average Southern Miss, and once to Miami, both in losing efforts. As solid as their defense seems to be, their offense is the opposite.

As I watched their game last week with Marshall, I kept having the thought that a shutout was on their horizon. I don’t believe they will score more than 3 points. I REALLY would love to throw up a zero, but they have a strong-legged accurate kicker who has hit 5-7 outside 40 yards and is 1/1 from 50 yards out. So put it all together and I see 35-3 without defensive/special teams scores. But since we seem to be scoring non-offensive touchdowns every week, I’ll add one of those too. Texas 42, Central Florida 3

Ross - Since we have the #1 ranked scoring offense (41.75 points / game) and the #1 ranked rushing defense (52.88 yards / game) at the 40 acres, I believe this is a lethal combination that will go against Central Florida. The Horns have not played a home game since October 10th. Expect a very rowdy and loud UT crowd when the 2nd ranked team in the country hits DKR Memorial this Saturday morning. I see another game with everything clicking right for the Longhorns against the knights. Texas 49, Central Florida 13

Can Texas make it through their schedule and back to the Rose Bowl for another MNC?

It’s about that time to start sizing up the college football season, so here’s my rundown of games on the Longhorns schedule, in order from easiest to hardest. These rankings take each team’s projected strength, plus the location and timing of the game.

12. (Sept 5)

Why they’re here: Because this is a gimmie game. Don’t kid yourself; this is the Glass Joe on our schedule. In their two games versus big-time teams last year (Auburn and Ole Miss) the Warhawks were outscored 93-0. Best of luck fellas!

Why they’re not higher: Because they finished 4-7 last year and the game is at home. Seriously, the Christians walking into the Coliseum to face Lions had more of a chance. On the bright side, this may be our first glimpse at the QB of the future Garret Gilbert.

11. At (Sept 12)

Why they’re not here: Okay, this team is also Glass Joe… but playing at home in what should be the biggest game in their history. Sorry that’s all I got.

Why they’re not higher: Because the got pounded by the “big boys” in the WAC last year (TCU, Utah, BYU) by a combined score of 129-14. Bite the curb, and tell us how it tastes. We’ll try and not make you look too bad in front of your parents.

10. (Sept 26)

Why they’re here: Yes, they are a small conference school, but they have a coach who guided his previous team to two Rose Bowls. Don’t underestimate the importance of coaching in college football.

Why they’re not higher: Because when you move past the coach, this is still the same team we beat 42-13 in El Paso last year. And there won’t be any chicks giving their boyfriends hand favors on the mountain to distract our defense this year.

9. (Nov 7)

Why they’re here: They gave us a hell of a tussle in their place a couple of years ago. More than any “gimme” in the schedule, they probably believe they can beat us. Plus, given where they fall on the schedule (between Oklahoma State and Baylor) our boys could be due for a letdown.

Why they’re not higher: Because they lost to UTEP by 45 points last year. THE END.

8. Colorado (Oct 10)

Why they’re here: Because their coach is pretty damn good, and they play division one football there. Not intramurals brother…

Why they’re not higher: Because we smoked their ass last year, and this team traditionally is not great away from Boulder. Seriously, look it up: the school’s biggest three wins since joining the Big 12 have either come at home or on the a neutral site. Danger Dan Hawkins, danger!!!

7. At (Oct 24)

Why they’re here: Because last year at this time, people were picking them as a National title contender. Sure they lost a bunch of talent, but I’m sure Pinkle has a bunch of talent ready to shine, right?

Why they’re not higher: Wrong. Sorry, but Chase Daniels was special (for Missouri at least) and Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman are NFL talents. So far, Missouri hasn’t shown the ability to reload and keep pace in the Big 12.

6. (Sept 19)

Why they’re here: Because they beat us last year, and are always a tough out. Tech is the most hit-or-miss team in the country: when they’re off they can lose to SMU, when they’re on they can beat Oklahoma or Texas…

Why they’re not higher: at home. Sorry, I should have finished that thought. Look it up, Tech’s biggest wins in the last few years have come in Lubbock. Factor in that they will be working in a new starting quarterback, and the timing of this game is the final nail in the Red Raiders coffin. Don’t underestimate the “revenge” factor working in Texas’ favor.

5. At Texas A&M (Nov 26)

Why they’re here: It’s the Aggies; they have one good game in them a year and they always seem to save it for “t.u.”. They also will be playing at home and have the benefit of the 12th Man, plus they have a former NFL coach at the helm and a better-than-you-think reservoir of talent.

Why they’re not higher: Because the reservoir doesn’t run THAT deep. Look at the rankings, the Ags recruiting fell off mightily during the Fran tenure (or as they call it on Texags.com “the Dark Ages”). Plus the fact that the Horns seniors are 1-2 versus the Ags will provide a little extra motivation. A+M will really need the 12th Man… hell, they might even need to grab a 13th and 14th while they’re at it.

4. At (Nov 11)

Why they’re here: Because the Bears have the fastest collection of skill players in the Big 12 (no really!), and now their Freshman All-American QB Robert Griffin has a full year starting under his belt. If you recall, the Bears battled back to tie the score at 14 in Austin last year before Texas pulled away. I just have the feeling that Art Briles has one major upset in him next year… and A&M doesn’t count.

Why they’re not higher: Because playing Baylor on the road is only slightly more difficult than playing them at home. Waco is basically a stone’s throw from Austin, relatively speaking, so the crowd will be 40% Horn fans at worst. Plus, Colt McCoy’s girlfriend will be in attendance, so he’ll be extra motivated. Wouldn’t you be?

3. (Nov 21)

Why they’re here: Because Kansas is good, that’s why… potentially REALLY good. Todd Ressing is a top 10 quarterback nationally, and Kerry Meier and Dezmon Briscoe form the conference’s best 1-2 punch on the outside. The Jayhawks’ falloff last year can directly be attributed to the defense, which should be much improved this fall.

Why they’re not higher: Because the game is in Austin and an improved Kansas squad is still a notch below what the Horns will line up with. The Texas D, playing without All-American Brian Orakpo, shut down the Jayhawks last season holding them to a season-low 7 points. Plus the timing of this game likely means the Horns will either be locked in on a BCS berth, or at the very worst trying to salvage the Cotton Bowl; regardless, it is unlikely they will have their guard down coming into this game.

2. (Oct 17)

Why they’re here: This is always the game of the year in the Big 12 conference, but with all the late season debate and hoopla last year, this game’s intensity has been ratcheted up to another level. The Sooners are they only team quite in UT’s weight class on the schedule, and like it or not, they’re won the last three conference championships. The offense is manned by Heisman winner Sam Bradford and All-American Jermaine Gresham (who’s caught three touchdowns in his career versus the Horns), and their defense looks both deep and talented. Plus they have Ryan Reynolds back, who’s like the greatest football player ever!

Why they’re not higher: No, really he’s not. This is still the same defense that Colt hung 38 on last season, and Greg Davis seems to have Brent Venerables’ number. The Sooners’ also lost four starters on the offensive line along with their top two receivers, so Bradford won’t likely duplicate his numbers from last year. And to be honest, all the extra motivation is on Texas’ side: they beat OU, OU gets the BCS title shot and Bob Stoops crows and taunts by taking some less-so-subtle shots at Mack Brown. It’ll be a battle, but Texas looks to be a little stronger than 08, whereas OU looks to have taken a slight step back.

1. (Oct 31)

Why they’re here: 26. That’s the combined halftime deficits the Horns have faced their last two trips to Stillwater. I don’t know if it’s something in the water or what, but our boys always seem to stumble through the first half, only setting the stage for a thrilling comeback. This team is too good for us to spot double digits in the first half, plus the Horns will be coming off one huge game (Oklahoma) and one somewhat tough road game (Missouri) the two previous weeks; can they be at their best three weeks in a row?

A lot of things about this scenario bring back memories from Lubbock last year.

We’ll have more thoughts on the game tomorrow.

Here’s the keys to victory for today’s game:

1. Play four good quarters.

In two games this season the Longhorns have played two good quarters, today at UCF the Horns need to put together four solid quarters. The team will have to play more consistently on both sides of the football if they are going to beat the tougher teams on the schedule. The Black Golden Knights aren’t chumps, if the team takes half the game off they’re certainly capable of pulling off the upset at home.

2. Continue to run the ball out of multiple formations.

During the TCU game Texas (finally) came out and mixed a little I-formation and single back in with the shotgun offense we’ve relied on since Vince Young was destroying defenses. The change in philosophy paid off with a more effective and consistent running attack against a solid TCU defense. If the Horns can mix a straight ahead running attack and play action passing with the wide open shotgun offense, Colt McCoy and his teammates will be tough to stop.

3. Find a right tackle.

performed well at right tackle against TCU but he’s better suited to play inside and does not look like the long term answer at the position. Hall will get the start today but if is going to be out for an extended time it might be worth giving one of the younger linemen a chance to earn the spot. We could see true freshmen tackles Kyle Hix and Tray Allen on the field against UCF today.

Related Links

• Keys for TCU
• Keys for Arkansas State