Longhorns Escape Cyclones 24-21: Live Game Log
The Texas Longhorns enter their Week 7 matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones riding the high of their 49-0 blowout win over the Oklahoma Sooners.
With a healthy Quinn Ewers back in the fold for the Longhorns, the offense looked unstoppable. Yes, it was a historically bad Oklahoma defense, but the blowout win showed a definite improvement for Texas in year two under coach Steve Sarkisian.
However, repeating that performance on Saturday against the Cyclones will be easier said than done, as they boast one of the best defenses in college football this season. Through six games, the Cyclones are only giving up 14 points per game on 277.5 yards per game of total offense.
Last season, this matchup was a typical performance for the Longhorns under Sarkisian in his first year. They trailed 7-3 at halftime but would allow 23 unanswered points in a 30-3 blowout, which was yet another poor second-half performance from Texas.
The Longhorns take on the Cyclones on Saturday afternoon from Darrell K. Royal-Memorial Stadium at 11 a.m. on ABC.
Live updates will be available shortly after kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER: Longhorns 0, Cyclones 7
Texas wins the toss and defers to the second half, defense up first.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 25.
The Longhorn defense comes out and doesn't let the Cyclone offense get anything going, forcing a three and out to go with a blocked punt, setting up beautiful field position.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 21.
After the blocked punt the Longhorn offense can't get anything going and Bert Auburn misses the field goal attempt wide left.
The Cyclones will start their drive at the Texas 28.
The Longhorn defense comes out and forces another three and out, stifling the Cyclone offense.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 41.
Ewers finds Worthy deep down the sideline for a gain of 24 yards, moving into Iowa State territory.
After a 24-yard strike to start the drive, the Longhorn offense goes backwards and will be forced to punt on 4th down.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 14.
The Cyclone offense is moving the ball on this drive, with three straight completions of 16, 21 and 17 yards, marching into Texas territory.
On 3rd and 9, Hunter Dekkers finds Dimitri Stanley for a gain of 11 yards and a first down to keep the drive alive.
On 3rd and 2, the Longhorns jump offsides and give Iowa State a free first down to keep the drive alive.
TOUCHDOWN CYCLONES: Dekkers finds Noel for the 5-yard touchdown. Gilbert's extra point attempt gives the Cyclones a 7-0 lead with :57 left in the first quarter. The drive went 84 yards on 11 plays, taking 4:44 off the clock.
The Longhorns will start at their own 27.
SECOND QUARTER: Longhorns 14, Cyclones 7
On 4th and 3 the Longhorns keep the offense on the field and Ewers misses badly on the deep shot to Cain, turning the ball over on downs.
The Cyclones will start their drive at the Texas 40.
Iowa State quickly into Texas territory once again following gains of 7 and 21 yards, making light work of the Longhorn defense.
On 3rd and 5 the Longhorns are once again called for an offsides penalty, giving Iowa State another free first down.
INTERCEPTION LONGHORNS: Ford drops back and snags the Dekkers pass in the end zone to keep Iowa State out of the end zone, a huge turnover for the Longhorn defense.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 20.
On 3rd and 8, Ewers takes a shot but gets the ball off and finds Sanders for a gain of 13 yards, with 15 yards tacked on due to roughing the passer.
3rd and 7 no problem for Texas as Ewers finds Whittington who scampers for a gain of 22 yards and the first down.
TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS Ewers finds Worthy in the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown. Auburn's extra point attempt is good to tie the game at 7-7 with 6:16 left in the second quarter. The drive went 80 yards on 9 plays, taking 3:20 off the clock.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 15.
On 3rd and 10 Dekkers finds Hutchinson easily for a gain of 14 yards to keep the drive alive.
The Longhorn defense comes up with a stop on 3rd down, forcing the Cyclones into a punt on 4th down.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 20.
Bijan Robinson cuts back and rips off a gain of 25 yards to start the drive with a first down.
Ewers finds Robinson over the middle on an absolute laser for a gain of 26 yards, moving inside the 10-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS: Ewers finds Whittington for a 5-yard touchdown pass. Auburn's extra point attempt is good to give Texas a 14-7 lead with :13 left in the second quarter. The drive went 80 yards on 9 plays, taking 3:28 off the clock.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 18, running it once to bring on halftime.
THIRD QUARTER: Longhorns 17, Cyclones 14
The Longhorns will start on offense, starting their drive at their own 12.
Texas is moving on this drive, with Robinson's 8 and 7 yard-runs followed by a Ewers pass to Worthy for a gain of 21 yards.
FIELD GOAL LONGHORNS: Auburn drills the 31-yard field goal to extend Texas' lead to 17-7 with 10:12 left in the third quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 13 plays, taking 4:53 off the clock.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 25.
On 3rd and 10 Dekkers finds Hutchinson for a gain of 11 yards to keep the drive alive, followed by a gain of 27 yards into Texas territory for Hutchinson.
CYCLONES FIELD GOAL NO GOOD: The 46-yard field goal attempt by Iowa State sails wide left, getting off the field.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 28.
The Longhorn offense is forced into a three and out following the missed Iowa State field goal.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 38.
TOUCHDOWN CYCLONES: Dekkers finds Noel for a 54-yard touchdown reception. Gilbert's extra point attempt is good to cut Texas' lead to 17-14 with 4:27 left in the third quarter. The drive went 62 yards on 2 plays, taking :37 off the clock.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 22.
The Longhorn offense stalls out and is forced to punt, with the momentum shifting back to the Cyclones.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 27.
On 3rd and 8, Dekkers finds Stanley wide open over the middle for a gain of 18 yards to keep the drive alive.
FOURTH QUARTER: Longhorns 24, Cyclones 21
On 3rd and 13 Dekkers finds Hutchinson for a big gain of 21 yards to once again extend the drive.
TOUCHDOWN CYCLONES: Dekkers keeps it himself for an 11-yard touchdown run. Gilbert's extra point attempt is good to give the Cyclones a 21-17 lead with 10:58 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 62 yards on 12 plays, taking 5:27 off the clock.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 25.
The Longhorns are keeping it on the ground and have ripped off big chunks to get into Iowa State territory.
On 3rd and 6 the Longhorns set off a screen to Robinson who takes it 13 yards for an easy first down.
TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS: Ewers finds Worthy for the 3-yard touchdown. Auburn's extra point attempt is good to give Texas a 24-21 lead with 4:43 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 11 plays, taking 6:15 off the clock.
The Cyclones will start their drive at their own 25.
On 4th and 2, Dekkers finds Hutchinson once again for 15 yards to keep the drive alive.
FUMBLE RECOVERY LONGHORNS: Dekkers puts it on the ground and Texas jumps all over it.
The Longhorns will start their drive at their own 27.
On 3rd and 1, Roschon Johnson gets the carry and Texas can begin the process of kneeling out the clock in this one.
The Longhorns will kneel this one out following the first down, securing the win.
END OF GAME
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