If you believe in historical precedent, Texas should -- that is, should -- break out of a season-starting funk Saturday against Tulsa.
The Longhorns haven't started 0-2 in a season since 1992 under John Mackovic. And Texas has never lost to a "Group of 5" opponent in the BCS/College Football Playoff era.
The pertinent question is exactly how Texas looks in the wake of that opening loss to Maryland and a strange hangover this week.
Both senior defensive end Breckyn Hager and sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger say the team is focused on the task at hand.