Texas freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger is going through concussion protocol after two days of displaying symptoms.
The other scholarship quarterback, Shane Buechele can play but is still wearing an ankle brace after missing the last three games with a serious sprain.
For an offense that mustered just 10 points against Oklahoma State and ranks eighth in the Big 12 in scoring, that should be more than enough adversity.
As they say in infomercials, there's more. Starting center Zach Shackelford is also in concussion protocol adding uncertainty to an inexperienced and ineffective offensive line.
The running game that had been a point of emphasis for Herman and offensive coordinator Tim Beck early in the season has averaged 2.