Here are the top storylines to monitor during Week 6 in the Big 12:
Can Charlie Strong fix the Texas defense?
Perhaps you heard this week about the turmoil at Texas. Charlie Strong demoted defensive coordinator Vance Bedford after UT fell flat in allowing a total of 99 points and more than 1,000 yards in losses to Cal and Oklahoma State. Strong will run the Longhorns’ defense Saturday in the Red River rivalry game against Oklahoma. This is largely about tackling, not talent. “I haven’t done anything to impact this team,” said linebacker Malik Jefferson, the preseason Big 12 defensive player of the year.