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Can Texas bounce back? Will the Big 12 go sideways?...
Can Texas bounce back? Will the Big 12 go sideways? Connelly on an eventful Week 6
Match Overview
Texas faced a stunning upset in Week 6, falling 34-30 to a resilient Oklahoma State. The Longhorns, previously ranked in the top 10, struggled to maintain offensive consistency in the second half. This loss marks their first conference defeat, injecting chaos into the Big 12 title race. Elsewhere, Kansas State solidified its position with a dominant win, while TCU narrowly escaped against Iowa State, further tightening the top of the conference.
Key Stats & Facts
The Texas vs. Oklahoma State matchup delivered significant data points:
- Turnover Margin: Texas -2 (2 INTs, 1 Fumble lost) vs. Oklahoma State +1 (1 INT).
- Third Down Efficiency: Texas 3/12 (25%) compared to Oklahoma State’s 7/14 (50%).
- Rush Yards Allowed: Oklahoma State held Texas to just 105 rushing yards on 3.1 YPC.
- Post-Game SP+: Bill Connelly’s SP+ metric saw Texas drop from 5th to 9th nationally after the loss. Oklahoma State rose 7 spots to 28th.
- Big 12 Upset Trend: This was the third instance of a Top 10 Big 12 team losing to an unranked conference opponent in the last two seasons.
Player Spotlight & Standings Impact
Oklahoma State quarterback Alan Bowman threw for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns, connecting on 72% of his passes to secure the upset. For Texas, Quinn Ewers completed 26 of 45 passes for 305 yards, but his two late interceptions proved costly.
The Big 12 standings are now significantly tighter. Texas drops to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play, ceding the sole top spot. Kansas State (6-0, 3-0) now sits atop the league, with TCU (5-1, 3-0) close behind. This chaotic Week 6 ensures a tight championship race, with multiple teams vying for a spot in the Big 12 Championship game and potential CFP implications now highly uncertain for the Longhorns.