In this week’s Red River Showdown edition of the Big 12 roundtable, we’re taking a closer look at the defensive woes of Texas and Oklahoma.
What has happened to Texas' defense?
Jake Trotter: It’s really difficult to fathom. Head coach Charlie Strong has stockpiled plenty of blue-chip talent on that side of the ball. But the Longhorns are not tackling well and they’re not forcing any turnovers, which, again, is inconceivable, given the speed they’ve recruited. The game plan Saturday wasn’t sharp, either, as Oklahoma State was able to get receivers open in space down the middle of the field with too much ease.