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Inside the Program: Texas’ Red River Gameplan, Sharpening the Offense, Defensive Notes

Eric Nahlinby: Eric Nahlin5 hours ago

Inside the Program dives into the Red River gameplan against Oklahoma. We dive into how Sarkisian plans to sharpen the offense and what key defensive adjustments could decide the rivalry.

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The video discusses the anticipation and analysis leading up to the Red River Rivalry game between Texas and Oklahoma. The hosts share contrasting perspectives on the hype surrounding the game, with one feeling subdued and the other energized by the momentum they’ve witnessed firsthand. The conversation dives into detailed evaluations of the Texas Longhorns’ offense and defense, focusing on key players, team dynamics, and strategic challenges.

On offense, the spotlight is on quarterback Arch Manning, whose talent and potential are emphasized despite some growing pains and criticism from the national narrative. The offensive line is identified as a major weakness, expected to struggle against Oklahoma’s strong defensive front. The running back situation is uncertain, with mentions of Tre Wisner’s injury and younger players like Christian Clark and James Simon needing to step up. Wide receivers Emmett Mosley and DeAndre Moore are highlighted as critical playmakers, especially given injuries to other key receivers like Parker Livingstone. The tight end group is described as limited, suggesting less reliance on that position.

Defensively, the Texas team is portrayed as better than recent criticism suggests. The strategy will focus on speed and smaller personnel to counter Oklahoma’s style, aiming to contain the quarterback run game and reduce big plays from Oklahoma’s slot-heavy receiver corps. The defense is expected to be a pivotal factor regardless of which quarterback Oklahoma fields.

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