BERKELEY, Calif. – The University of Texas' first road test of the season resulted in a wild shootout, as the No. 11 Longhorns (2-1) fell to California (2-1) on Saturday night, 50-43.
The Golden Bears got on the board first, driving down the field to take a 7-0 lead in the opening minutes. The Texas offense, led by freshman quarterback Shane Buechele, responded with a quick drive of their own against the Cal defense for 53 yards.
With the Longhorns 16 yards away from the end zone, Tyrone Swoopes entered the game to begin a night of bruising running attacks for Texas.