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Sarkisian felt that Card fit his offense better. 

But Thompson just has "it" and Sarkisian has figured that out.

My guess (and my guesses have been pretty bad this season):

Longhorns 27  Sooners  24

Ah man I was hoping you'd pick the dirt burglars!

Anyway, I think you're pretty close.  Probably a 3-5 point game in either direction.  Both teams have shown some potential to be very good, both teams have some warts. 

I've only seen a couple of Sooner games, but to me their line play on both sides looks better-- a little stronger, and more organized.  That could make the difference.  Obviously turnovers and big plays in special teams can turn the tide as well, in a close game.

OU is a team that looked beatable all season long, yet they haven't been beaten.

I wish Texas had a reliable pass rush.

I talked a lot of sunshine about Andrej Karic, now he's gonna get his moment.

Perfectly stated.  The Sooners just know how to win.  They've been doing a lot of it, for a long time.  When things get tough, they know they can rely on each other, and their coaching.

I'd love for Texas to get to that point.

Oklahoma vs. Texas - Game Summary - October 9, 2021 - ESPN

3.5 point spread is almost a toss up.  Well, 3:2 more or less.  Those OU scores make me thing Texas will triumph, they did put up a half decent showing against a very good SEC team.

I don't think the final score of the Texas-arky game is truly representative of the arse-whipping the pigs delivered, but I also don't think the current Texas team much resembles the one that played the first three quarters in Fayattenam.

The game was at Dallas, no?  Anyway, it's good Texas had come around, a first game may not mean much.  My Dawgs only managed ten points in the first game.

It would be interesting if Texas ran a streak and finished 12-1.

The Texas/Arky game was in Arkansas. I think the moment was too big for a Texas team not used to success. When things got difficult, they couldn't put it back on the rails. I'm public with my belief that Hudson Card will lead Texas to big things at some point, but that the 19 year old locked up when having to make moves in that atmosphere. Very understandable. You can't teach experience.

Texas grew up a lot in Fort Worth this weekend. That was a mistake filled game against an inspired opponent. Rather than panic when the issue got tight, Texas got the ball back and bashed it until the clock ran out. They trusted each other, the coaches and their training. Whereas previous Texas teams would start trying to do each other's jobs, or overthinking the situation, this team stayed the course and finished.

Texas has a great record following a loss to OU. Frankly, they've gotten too much practice at it.

2005: win against #24 Colorado, 42-17
2006: win against Baylor 63-31
2008: win against #11 Missouri 56-31
2009: win against Missouri 41-7
2013: win against TCU 30-7
2015: win against Kansas State 23-9
2018: win against Baylor 23-17