Obligatory reminder: The SMO is usually an emotional overreaction based on the game events the day before. It does not deal in logic or reason.
Under the guidance of a new QB1 and OC1, the Texas Longhorns were able to rebound from an atrocious performance against Notre Dame and win against an inferior Rice opponent at DKR Saturday night. The Owls out-gained the Horns 462 to 277 and completed 18 more passes, but it was Texas who walked away with its first W of the season.
Very optimistic - The QB battle is over (for now)
Jerrod Heard shined in his first start at quarterback, going 4-for-7 for 120 yards and two TDs.