What No. 24 Texas players had to say after beating No. 13 Kansas State, 34-27
No. 24 Texas built a 21-point first-half lead but had to hold on late in the end defeating No. 13 Kansas State, 34-27, from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS, on Saturday.
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Bijan Robinson, RB:
“We just understood that we’re not trying to lose again on the road. That’s when the fight came out. And the defense came in clutch. Without them, we would’ve lost this game.”
“I can’t wait to play an undefeated team,” Robinson said about UT’s upcoming opponent in TCU.
“Hayden (Conner), running that fast. I was impressed,” Robinson said about the offensive lineman’s downfield blocking.”
Quinn Ewers, QB:
“Obviously that game was tough,” Ewers said about his performance in Stillwater. “I think we practiced really well. We really took a look at ourselves and tried to figure out what we’re really about. And we came out on top tonight.”
“Of course, (Xavier Worthy) is a special player. He’s got a great IQ for the game. We came out on top tonight and it was fun when Xavier’s played in 21 career games and has 21 career touchdowns.”
“After every game, I tell him ‘I’m so glad I get to hand you the ball off and just turn around and watch you break tackles and somehow score,'” Ewers said about Robinson. “He’s a great player and it’s awesome to have him on my side.”
“(TCU) is a great team,” Ewers said. “They have a great offense and a great defense. I’m excited to see how this team reacts after this win.”
Keondre Coburn, DL:
“I just went out there and executed like we did in practice,” said Coburn after forcing the game-winning fumble.
“I love this team. Whatever I can do to help us get this win, that’s all that matters. Every game is a championship game for us. I don’t care, we got the win. We got the win.”
Jaylan Ford, LB:
“I told (Coburn), our whole D-line, it’s our time. It’s great to get that road win. It was a clutch moment. I think it shows the grit we have on this team. I think it was great to show we can still go on the road and ball.”
“I think we had three forced fumbles and we only recovered one. My thing was take it slow and just get on the ball.”
DeMarvion Overshown, LB:
“The energy coming into that locker room after a win in Manhattan, Kan., it’s always a great atmosphere in the locker room when you get a tough win like that. You know it feels good. Knowing how hard we practiced this week, we knew this would be a good game and well-coached team. At the end of the day, we calmed down and was able to get the win.”
