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Tape Don’t Lie: Why Texas' defense couldn't handle Florida

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook10/08/25josephcook89

Texas’ defense got pushed around by Florida, and the film shows exactly why. Drew Kelson and Jett Bush break down the missed tackles, bad alignments, and key moments that turned this game into a wake-up call for the Longhorns.

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The video presents an in-depth defensive film study of the Texas Longhorns against Florida, focusing on the defensive challenges faced and areas for improvement.

The discussion centers around specific plays, primarily in the first and third quarters, dissecting the Longhorns’ defensive breakdowns against Florida’s offensive schemes. Key themes include pre-snap communication failures, defensive alignment issues, edge-setting problems, tackling and containment lapses, and pass rush ineffectiveness.

The analysts highlight how Florida’s offense schemed the defense effectively, exploiting vulnerabilities, particularly in man coverage, edge containment, and secondary coverage responsibilities. The video also touches on coaching and technique shortcomings, emphasizing the need for better situational awareness, adjustments, and execution. The conversation concludes by underlining that Texas must address these issues and improve in upcoming games to become a more formidable defensive unit.

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