Texas coach Charlie Strong demoted defensive coordinator Vance Bedford two weeks ago and assumed the duties himself. Didn't seem like such a good idea after OU lit up the Longhorns in a 45-40 victory on Oct. 8. But last Saturday, the Texas defense was superb, holding Iowa State to 280 total yards as the Longhorns won 27-6.
“Everything begins with confidence, and when you play well and you play an opponent like Iowa State, then you go out and play well on defense, it gives the players confidence," Strong said.
Don't chuckle at the Iowa State reference.