The media and nationwide fan reaction to the Texas football program falling short to a stout No. 6 ranked LSU Tigers team presented an interesting case heading into Week 3. Head Texas football coach Tom Herman was literally two plays away from likely winning that game over LSU, but the red zone offense faltered twice in prime position on the goal line in the first quarter.
A deciding factor for the 45-38 loss for Texas to LSU last weekend was the red zone efficiency of each offense. Texas was 3-of-5 in converting on red zone possessions while the Tigers were a perfect 5-for-5.