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5 takeaways from Tom Herman's Monday presser: Why Texas isn't concerned about hype ahead of Red River Showdown

AUSTIN -- Texas coach Tom Herman met with the media on Monday for his weekly press conference, fresh off the Longhorns' fourth straight win after a 19-14 victory over Kansas State in Manhattan.

Texas, ranked No. 19 in the latest AP poll, meets No. 7 Oklahoma in Dallas on Saturday for the Red River Showdown.

Here are five takeaways from Monday's presser:

1. Update on OC Tim Beck's health

Herman said Texas offensive coordinator Tim Beck was waiting to be released from the hospital as early as Monday afternoon.

Beck did not travel with the Longhorns to Kansas State after suffering from a bacterial infection in his elbow last week.