Obligatory reminder: The SMO does not deal in logic or reason. It does not care about facts or figures. It is an emotional overreaction to the preceding game.
The emotional roller coaster that is Texas football has never been more on-brand than this past Saturday in Manhattan, Kan.
The Longhorns appeared dominant in the first half — but made enough mistakes to keep Kansas State within striking distance. Missed opportunities left Texas out of the end zone on more than one occasion.
A 19-0 halftime lead — a lead that felt like it should be 31-0 — disappeared in the second half due to a resurgence by Kansas State in the passing game after a quarterback switch.