While these two teams are certainly the favorites to square off again in the conference championship at the end of the season, the Texas Longhorns know better than anyone that there are no guarantees in football. Take a look at this touchdown from last year's Big 12 Championship:3. Last week's Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, Roschon Johnson, who rushed for 121 yards in a conference road win against West Virginia. However, if this Texas defense can put pressure on Hurts, they can prevent Oklahoma fromputting up 40+ points. He has been the heart and soul of this Texas team.

It was a wild week across the board as the race to Arlington for the Big 12 Championship has kicked off. It is still early in the season, but let's see where the Big 12 stacks up after the first weekend of conference play in our second weekly Big 12 Power Rankings. The defense has been solid and unfortunately for the rest of the Big 12, the Sooners step it up against conference teams. Next Game: vs. Texas Tech2. The domination the Oklahoma Sooners and their leader, Jalen Huts, is likely to increase the sense of urgency amongs the other Big 12 contenders.

9 Texas Longhorns in one of the Horns' most hyped up games in the last decade. When asked about the hype surrounding this LSU team, Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando reassured the media that Texas' focus was on their own preparation and said, "It's all about us." Texas got the best of LSU in that 2003 Cotton Bowl match-up, which at the time was a top-notch New Year's Day bowl game. Texas finished 11-2 that season and LSU went on to win the National Championship the following year with Saban. When asked about quarterback Burrow, Texas defensive coordinator Orlando said Burrow reminds him "a lot of our guy," in reference to Ehlinger.

As the Longhorns get ready to kick off their season against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, here are six things to keep an eye on in the season-opener. Texas' Offensive LineThe Texas offensive line remains one of the biggest question marks with this team. His 6'6'' frame makes him an easy target for Ehlinger, who will be going against a confident Louisiana Tech defense. Louisiana Tech Secondary ConfidentDarryl K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is one of the most prized places to play in all of football. It appears that the Louisiana Tech secondary is ready to put these Texas receivers to work.

Texas Football is on the verge of reaching 63,000 tickets sold for this upcoming season, which would break their record of 62,737 sold back in 2010. While it is fair to say that a lot has changed since then, the expectations of the Longhorns have not. Texas has another top-three recruiting class and quite a bit of momentum coming off of last year. "We're extremely confident [right now]," said the quarterback who tossed for roughly 3,200 yards with 25 touchdowns and only five interceptions last year. Let's take a look at Texas' upcoming Big 12 schedule and look back and see how Ehlinger fared against those teams last season.

HOUSTON It's the greatest time of the year for sports fans across Houston - football is back! Our KPRC2 team is fired up for the new season and ready to preview all the gridiron action in our annual "Fall Football Guide 2018." We talked about every level of the game from the Texans to college football to the top high school teams. There's no shortage of high school seniors grabbing the attention of college recruiters. We'll highlight some of the must-watch local players from around Houston and reveal how reigning state champ Cy Fair High School hopes to bring home another trophy.

AUSTIN, Texas – University of Texas mascot BEVO XIV, recently diagnosed with Bovine Leukemia Virus, peacefully died in his sleep Friday, according to University of Texas officials. The UT website says following a preliminary diagnosis of the illness last week, BEVO XIV had been resting at his ranch, where he died in the company of his best longhorn friend Spike and John T. and Betty Baker, the owners and caretakers of both BEVO XIV and his predecessor, BEVO XIII. BEVO XIV began his tenure at the age of two in 2004, and was on the sidelines for many historic moments. In addition to his prominent position on the sidelines at Texas Football games, BEVO XIV made multiple appearances at special events, including the second inauguration of President George W. Bush. The necessary funds to support the care and transport of BEVO are provided by the Silver Spurs BEVO Endowment.

SAN ANTONIO – A sea of burnt orange surrounded San Antonio's Alamodome Saturday, despite a growing controversy surrounding two of its players. Legions of Longhorn fans gathered to greet at the UT season finale. "It was shocking when I heard that yesterday," said UT fan Jay Vigil. Another UT fan, Lonnie Carter, said he thinks the controversy won't affect team play. "I think the team can put that aside and be able to play and represent today," said Carter.

HOUSTON – The Texas Longhorns Spring Football Season is slated to kickoff on Thursday, February 23 and will wrap up with the 2012 Texas Football Spring Jamboree and annual Orange/White game on Sunday, April 1. In between, two Longhorns workouts will be open to the public on Friday, March 3 and Saturday March 4. Both of those practices will start at 4pm and take place in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Orange-White game will kickoff at 2pm in Austin.