Turnovers in critical moments. Defensive breakdowns. Dumb penalties. Questionable play calling. Offensive line struggles.
Despite another offseason full of rhetoric, the worst elements of head coach Tom Herman’s first Texas Longhorns team were on display once again as the Horns fumbled and bumbled at FedEx Field on Saturday to lose to the Maryland Terrapins, 34-29.
The third loss to open the season in the last four years was roughly as crushing as the other two, as sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger overcame a slow start to turn in a strong performance until his arm was hit late in the fourth quarter, resulting in an interception.