AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday, the No. 8 Texas Longhorns face off against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium, but the matchup of the two former Southwest Conference opponents and the first road game for the Longhorns against the Cougars since 2001 aren’t necessarily the most intriguing storylines.
And that’s because an improved Texas defense under coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski has a chance to make up for one of its worst performances last season thanks to a rematch with current Houston quarterback Donovan Smith.
“This football team we’re getting ready to go play has an experienced quarterback who we know all too well — Donovan Smith, the transfer from Texas Tech — and how he played against us a year ago and the challenges that he presents,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.