AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas started the season with a stunner. The Longhorns unveiled their new offense, found their quarterback(s) and eased some of the pressure on coach Charlie Strong.
They also leaped back into the Top 25 for the first time in three years following the overtime win against Notre Dame.
The No. 11 Longhorns (1-0) want to keep that momentum going at home Saturday night against UTEP (1-0) when a stumble would be a disaster.
“One game does not make a season,” said Strong, who is in a pivotal year after consecutive losing season. “We know that we’re still rebuilding.”
But one game can sure give a team a boost. Freshman quarterback Shane Buechele and his senior backup Tyrone Swoopes delivered the biggest plays and answered the biggest question heading into this season. Buechele passed for two touchdowns and ran for another against Notre Dame and Swoopes ran for three touchdowns, including the winning score in overtime.