AUSTIN -- The No. 7 Longhorns (6-1, 4-0 Big 12) are off this week after six wins in a row. Texas players spoke with the media on Tuesday to discuss how they're handling the bye week before gearing up for a road trip to Oklahoma State.
Here are three takeaways from Tuesday's availability:
1. Taking advantage of the bye
The consensus around the Longhorns is that this bye week, at this point in the season, could not have come at a better time. Texas coach Tom Herman said as much during his Big 12 media call on Monday.