Texas entered the game on a three-game losing streak with mounting pressure on the coaching staff to save their jobs. They returned home after a month away from DKR and the tension around the program was palpable. Iowa State has seemingly had Charlie Strong’s number since he took over at Texas. In 2014, they lost on a last-second field goal before dominating in last season’s blowout.
So when Texas stumbled out of the gate, it was understandable that Texas fans started getting nervous. While the defense has been the disappointment so far this season, the first half saw a great defensive performance.