This is not the Texas Longhorns defense of four weeks ago.
Under the guidance of coordinator Chris Ash, the unit has steadily improved for the nation’s No. 22 team since a less-than-stellar performance against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Cotton Bowl, culminating, for now, with Saturday’s 17-13 win over the West Virginia Mountaineers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
With star West Virginia running back Leddie Brown limited by a left leg injury, the Mountaineers only ran for 43 net yards on 26 carries as the Longhorns defensive line effectively dissuaded the visitors from even attempting to run the football for much of the game.