The offense started out sluggish while being buoyed by the defense before ultimately generating 24 points in the second half. But by that point, a tired defensive unit unable to come up with a crucial stop late. It seemed as if the Longhorns were out-schemed on both sides of the ball, with Alex Grinch and Lincoln Riley getting the better of Todd Orlando and Tim Beck.
Defense: 511 Total Yards, 7.74 yards per play
After putting together one of the best seasons in school history in 2017, defensive coordinator Todd Orlando’s unit has struggled to get the job done in big games for the second-straight year.