The qualifier on the t-shirts worn by the Texas Longhorns secondary before Saturday’s game against the LSU Tigers in Austin was always important, that “original” in front of DBU.
It turned out to be necessary, too, as LSU quarterback Joe Burrow torched the group, which features plenty of youth and inexperience, to the tune of 471 yards and four touchdowns. When Burrow’s highlight reel plays for NFL scouts at the end of the season, the Texas defensive backs will make plenty of appearances.
Through two games, it’s clear that the group still has some growing up to do, especially at the cornerback position, where sophomore Kobe Boyce is holding tenuously onto his starting job despite his early struggles.