San José State and Texas are set to clash in a Week 2 non-conference matchup, with the game set to take place at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. Both programs are coming off devastating close losses in their respective season openers, as the Spartans fell to Central Michigan 16-14 and the then […]
San José State and Texas are set to clash in a Week 2 non-conference matchup, with the game set to take place at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. Both programs are coming off devastating close losses in their respective season openers, as the Spartans fell to Central Michigan 16-14 and the then No. 1 ranked Longhorns fell to Ohio State 14-7 in Columbus.
Ahead of Week 2’s matchup, the early point spread and more have been revealed. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. The Longhornshave opened as a 36.5-point favorite over the Spartans. The over/under is set at 51.5 points.
These programs last met in 2017, which marked the only meeting ever between the two programs. The Longhorns rolled the Spartans 56-0 thanks to 166 rushing yards courtesy of running back Chris Warren in that matchup.
How to watch San José State at Texas
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Channel: TBD
Location: Austin, TX
Texas‘ season opener marked the highly-anticipated first start of quarterback Arch Manning. Manning, who opened the year as one of the Heisman favorites, struggled in the loss to Ohio State. He completed 17/30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
It seemed as if he was en route to leading the Longhorns on a game-tying drive with just over two minutes remaining, but he was unable to hit an open Jack Endries on a 4th & 3 to ensure the Buckeye victory.
Although it lost, Texas outgained Ohio State 336-203 and recorded five more first downs than the Buckeyes. It however opened the season 0-1 and will look to make a statement out of San José State in its home opener.
The Spartans suffered a crushing season-opening loss as well, as they missed two late field goal attempts in the two-point loss. The first field goal attempt from 33-yards was partially blocked by the Chippewas, but the potential game-winner from 56-yards just missed.
Quarterback Walker Eget enjoyed a strong performance in the loss, as he totaled 308 passing yards and two touchdowns. He however tossed two interceptions and will look to sharpen up his accuracy in the massive game against the SEC foe.
Texas has not dropped a home game to an unranked opponent since Nov. 13, 2021 (57-56 OT loss to Kansas).
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