Jaden Alexis will start, Texas wants 1-2 more DL’s in the class, recruiting nuggets
One thing you have to be willing to do in this business is call your shot from time to time, and live with it if you are wrong.
2020 Texas-Colorado Alamo Bowl Postmortem: Offense
The Longhorn offense dominated the Buffaloes, scoring 55 points, dropping 638 total yards (303 rushing, 335 passing), and averaging a spectacular 9.4 yards per play. All while playing three new OL starters, a backup QB in the second half, without their most experienced wide receiver, while also limiting Bijan Robinson to 12 total touches (that he turned into 220 total yards and three touchdowns).
2020 Texas-Colorado Alamo Bowl Postmortem: Defense/Special Teams
The Longhorns destroyed the Buffs 55-23, a result that, much like Kansas State, suggests that Texas was capable of much more than their season results. Doing it down 1/3rd of their regular season starters is further proof of that point. This was a deeper, more talented Texas team than conventional wisdom - or apparently some Longhorn coaches - realized.
Best freshman duo since 2001, the 2020 class can be great, LJ Johnson tidbits
Let’s be clear, Colorado wasn’t a good team. With that being said, the players on the field last night for Texas clearly showed why IT continues to say recruiting matters.
An Alamo Bowl Stream of Consci_ _sness (Offense)
Given the infusion of youth that was surely excited for the chance to play, I was expecting an entertaining blowout but still got more than I bargained for. I was expecting to see Casey Thompson for a series or two and got way more than I bargained for.
Burton: Day After QB Thoughts
It is perhaps heretical to consider the notion that the Texas offense was not helped by Sam Ehlinger in 2020 as much as it was actually hindered at times. I know that thought went through the minds of more than just a few Longhorn fans last night.
Texas 55, Colorado 23: Bijan Robinson’s performance shows “it’s a joy” for Texas’ star freshman
Glimpses of freshman running back Bijan Robinson’s ability were revealed in touches during the early portion of the Valero Alamo Bowl. First, a 27-yard rush, then an 8-yard touchdown run on the opening drive, then a 50-yard run followed by a 14-yard touchdown reception a few drives later.
Burton’s Snap Judgments: Bijan and CT
With Texas clinging to a 17-10 halftime lead, the Horns got the ball to start the second half.
Five Quick Thoughts: Recall the Alamo Bowl
Colorado wasn't a great team this season. The Pac-12 is really approaching a sad state of affairs these days. Last year's 10-win league runner-up was squashed by Texas. This year's 5-1 Colorado drew a Texas putting three new starters on the offensive line and still got smoked. Make no mistake, Colorado was quite bad this year despite their relative success in the Pac-12. Texas handled them like a Longhorn squad should handle an opponent of this caliber by burying them 55-23.
Some last-minute tidbits from the Colorado side
I was able to check in with someone familiar with the Colorado football program and was given few things to watch ahead of tonight's game.
