As one might expect from a 5-7 team, Charlie Strong's team hit some devastating low points. The Horns lost four games by 18 points or more, including a humiliating 24-0 loss at Iowa State.
The other three they dropped by a total of seven points, illustrating how close this team came to a nice season.
But in the midst of these losses, all of which were crushing for different reasons, the Longhorns provided reasons for optimism. That optimism stems from wins over two top-12 opponents in Oklahoma and Baylor, games in which the Horns never trailed.