For anyone seeking perspective on Texas' struggles on the road at Kansas State, coach Tom Herman provided the perfect example citing his standout freshman safety.
"Our program hasn't won in Manhattan, Kansas, since Caden Sterns was 2 years old," Herman said. "So, that is no small feat, certainly."
How long ago was that win? Chris Simms threw two touchdown passes for Texas, Darren Sproles ran for 136 yards for the Wildcats and K-State coach Bill Snyder was only kind of old.
If Texas' start and No. 18 AP poll ranking isn't a mirage, the Longhorns (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) should have a good chance of breaking through at Kansas State (2-2, 0-1) and extending their winning streak to four games ahead of the annual Red River Showdown with Oklahoma in Dallas.