Evaluating the four areas of emphasis for Texas against Oklahoma

On Saturday, the Texas Longhorns fell to the Oklahoma Sooners in a heartbreaking 34-30 loss in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Giving up 34 points was a season high for the defensive unit although undoubtedly aided by the two interceptions and fumble that Oklahoma forced.

Regardless, the Texas defense didn’t perform at the elite unit they had previously played at this season. Poor tackling, open lanes for the Oklahoma rushing attack, and an inability to disrupt in the red zone all contributed to the less-than-stellar performance.