Amidst an offseason feeding frenzy for defensive coordinators, Texas made sure Todd Orlando was staying put.
The result was a significant raise to $1.7 million, a deal undoubtedly made with games like Saturday’s meeting with No. 7 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in mind.
If No. 19 Texas is going to have a chance as a 7-point underdog in the Red River Showdown, the Longhorns will have to contain Kyler Murray, who has shredded all expectations replacing No. 1 NFL draft pick Baker Mayfield. He ranks in the top five nationally in six different offensive categories, including passing yards per completion (an eye-catching 19.