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Looking at what Texas stands to improve this week

Looking at what Texas stands to improve this week

Last week’s game between Texas and Iowa State was perhaps the most frustrating and most relieving win of the 2022 season for the Longhorns.

Steve Sarkisian’s team struggled and overcame an abundance of missed opportunities. In spite of it all, they made plays when it mattered most. Xavier Worthy’s go-ahead touchdown, Jaylan Ford’s drive-ending interception and Anthony Cook’s forced fumble were the difference.

The team should have been able to identify multiple teaching points this week. Albeit, they were able to do so following a big win that kept conference title hopes alive.

After a sloppy performance, Texas should bounce back this week in Stillwater. Let’s identify a few things that could improve against Oklahoma State.

Focus and Intensity

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The latest Saturday scare should shake Texas out of its daydream. Its starting quarterback should be more amped up for the upcoming road challenge. Quinn Ewers was excellent against Oklahoma, but there is some question as to whether or not the talented quarterback had trouble focusing in preparation for Iowa State. I don’t think that will be the case facing the No. 11 team in the nation. Texas should have a sharper effort on both sides of the football.

Bubble and Orbit Screens

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Iowa State was all over screen passes to Texas slot receivers. The Cyclone secondary got to Texas receivers around the same time the football got there. I don’t expect that to happen this Saturday. Screens to inside receivers have been arguably Texas’ most dependable play this season. The success is largely due to great perimeter blocking by Jordan Whittington and others on the outside. If it doesn’t work, Steve Sarkisian might have a counter-attack to Oklahoma State’s aggression Saturday afternoon.

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