Texas began the night 10 – 0.  Their path to the Big 12 South is clear with a win against Kansas.  But never count your opponent out, especially when the opponent is looking to redeem themselves after a five game loosing streak. 

“We will see a team in here from Kansas that is excited about playing, trying to right their wrongs from over the past five weeks, and trying to get in a bowl game,” Said Coach Mack Brown.  “They have us and then their rivalry game with Missouri the next week, so they have a lot to play for.”

Still, the Longhorns have won all seven Big 12 meetings against the Kansas Jayhawks plus last year’s win was a high scoring game, 37 – 7.  So it comes as no surprise Longhorn fans are looking forward to a win and another high scoring game. 

"We win this game we clinch the South," Colt McCoy commented. "It's a big game, so you can't let your emotions get too high, you have to treat it like another game. After the game you can think about it a little bit."

A win against Kansas will make Colt McCoy the winningest quarterback in NCAA history surpassing former Georgia quarterback David Greene’s record of 42 career victories.  Just as important is the Longhorns record of multiple seasons with 10 plus wins; a feat not equaled by any other team in college football.

"He is the only quarterback to lead his team to 10-plus wins each of the four years…a phenomenal stat when you start looking at what he's done," Coach Mack Brown said. "The seniors and Colt have 42 wins."

It’s almost game time and Longhorn fans are out in full strength to support their team and the Seniors in their last home game.  But Kansas Jayhawk fans are also representing.  Their presence could be attributed to Kansas quarterback, Todd Reesing’s return to Austin.  Reesing, a graduate of Lake Travis High School will be making his first appearance in Austin since going to Kansas.  “He is a leader on that team,” said Coach Mack Brown.  “He [Reesing] is a guy who they all look up to. He is to Kansas what Colt is to us, and I promise you that Coach Mangino will have them ready to play.”

Well, its kick off time and Texas Longhorn fans come to their feet with a thunderous roar as the Longhorns take the field.  Texas kicks off to Kansas.

Kansas takes possession at the Kansas 23. Kansas starts off quick as QB, Todd Reesing completes his first pass to WR, Kerry Meier but safety, Earl Thomas is there for the stop.  Reesing hands it off to RB, Jake Sharp for a gain of four then again to Meier for the 1^st down.  Reesing scrambles for a gain of 5.  RB, Toben Opurum also picks up 12 for a 1^st down.  Reesing again to Opurum but he’s stopped by DE, Sergio Kindle. But Opurum is down and goes out of the game.  Under pressure Reesing is almost intercepted by Earl Thomas, who leads the Longhorns with interceptions.  4^th & 4, Kansas decides to go for it but has to call a timeout.  Reesing from the pocket has nowhere to go.  He scrambles, but loses the ball.

Texas possession; QB, Colt McCoy’s first pass is to WR, Jordan Shipley for a gain of 6 and then connects with WR, John Chiles.  Colt throws deep to Chiles but the ball is overthrown.  Texas brings in the punting team.

Kansas possession at the 50; Reesing overthrows to Meier and his hand off to Jake Sharp is only good for a gain of 2.  3^rd & 8, Texas blitzes and CB, Chykie Brown brings down Reesing for a Texas sack.  Kansas punts but DB, Clark Ford gets a piece of the kick.

Texas possession; Texas drive starts at the Texas 24.  Colt goes with the short pass to WR, Marquise Goodwin for a gain of 34 and a 1^st down. Colt hands off to Cody Johnson for no gain.  3^rd & long, Colt fires down the field to WR, James Kirdendoll, TOUCHDOWN!  Texas 7, Kansas 0.

Kansas possession; Reesing, with good protection fires down the middle to WR, Jonathan Wilson.  2^nd & 4, with the quick snap Reesing goes to Meier’s for the 1^st down. Reesing fires down the side line and the pass is almost picked off by safety, Blake Gideon.  Reesing tries to recover and throws a quick pass to Meier.  But Meier gets knocked out of bounds by Earl Thomas. Kansas punts.

Texas possession; Colt goes right up the middle to Kirkendoll and then fires to Shipley.  Shipley turns it inside for a 1^st down and an additional 9.  Colt goes deep to Goodwin but the pass is just a little overthrown.  2^nd & 10, RB, Cody Johnson takes the ball for a couple more.  3^rd & long, the pass to Shipley is complete for another 1^st down. Kansas puts on the pressure and Colt scrambles to the right, pumps and fumbles.  Kansas recovers.

Kansas takes possession at the Texas 49.  Reesing rolls to the right and throws to TE, Tim Biere.  But his pass to Meier is a little high and Meier can’t control the ball.  Kansas appears to have some confusion and calls a timeout.  Reesing with the quarterback draw scrambles out of bounds but gets the 1^st down.  Kansas now at the Texas 35 but Lamarr Houston gets a jump on the play and brings down Reesing for the 3^rd sack of the night.  The first quarter comes to a close.

Second quarter Kansas at the Texas 43.  Reesing connects with Dezmon Briscoe.  1^st & goal at the Texas 10.  But Kansas can’t produce a touchdown and brings in the kicking team for a field goal.  Texas 7, Kansas 3.

Kansas kicks off to Texas, Shipley takes off from the 7 yard line but looses the ball.  But much to the relief of Longhorn fans he regains possession.

Texas possession; Colt keeps the ball but only manages to get back to the line of scrimmage.  Colt fires down the sideline and connects with WR, Malcolm Williams for a 1^st down and again to Williams at the opposite sideline for another 1^st down.  Colt scrambles to the right and bootleg’s the ball to Shipley.  Shipley runs it down the sideline and into the end zone, TOUCHDOWN.  Texas 14, Kansas 3.  Time 11:34 in the 2^nd quarter.

Texas kicks off to Kansas; Darrel Stuckey returns the ball to the Kansas 42 before he’s stopped.  Reesing connects with Meier to start off the Kansas drive.  Reesing steadily moves the Jayhawks down the field.  He completes to Briscoe and hands off to Sharp for another 1^st down.  Kansas 1^st & goal, Reesing throws to Briscoe in the end zone but the pass is incomplete.  2^nd & goal, under pressure Reesing goes down at the 9.  3^rd & goal.  Kansas timeout.  Time 7:07.  Reesing again looks to the end zone and fires to corner but the pass is overthrown.  Kansas brings in the kicking team again for another field goal.  Texas 14, Kansas 6.

Kansas kicks off to Texas and attempts an onside kick.  But it’s badly executed.  Texas has possession at the Kansas 36 yard line.  Colt connects WR, Malcolm Williams.  But his next pass to Williams is incomplete and fans are thinking there was interference but no call is made.  Texas brings in the kicking team and Hunter Lawrence’s 49 yard kick is good.  Texas 17, Kansas 6. 

Kansas possession; Reesing rolls to the right and he fires to Meier’s but Gideon is there to bring down Meier.  Reesing fires down the middle, the ball is tipped and almost intercepted by Earl Thomas.  Kansas brings in the punting team. 

Texas possession; Colt with the misdirection rolls right and fires to RB, Tre Newton and  delivers to Chiles for a 1^st down.  Hand off to Newton, he battles for a gain of 2.  A reversal to the left, Colt fires and connects with WR, John Chiles for another 1^st down.  Colt hands off to RB, Cody Johnson and he fights for a 1^st down. Colt fires down the sideline to Shipley but the pass is incomplete.  2nd & long, but Texas keeps the drive going as Colt completes connects with Chiles.  1^st & goal, Colt scrambles and gets to 4.  Hand off to Cody Johnson and he powers for a gain of 3.  Texas at the 1, hand off to Cody Johnson again, he drives into the end zone.  TOUCHDOWN!  Texas 24, Kansas 6.  Time 1:21

Kansas possession at the 22.  Reesing hands off to Sharp for a loss of 3.  Texas timeout 1:08.  Reesing to Sharp but no gain, 3^rd & 13. Reesing flicks it to Sharp and he runs it out of bounds.  But it’s too little to late, 4^th & 10.  Kansas punts.  Time 58 seconds left in the 2^nd quarter.

Texas possession at the Texas 39; Colt fires to Shipley and delivers to WR, Dan Buckner for a 1^st down.  Colt gets jammed up in the pocket but gets free for a 1^st down.  Colt downs the ball. 12 seconds left, Texas timeout.  Texas brings in Hunter Lawrence for a 47 yard field goal.  Texas 27, Kansas 6.  Time 7 seconds left in the 2^nd quarter.

HALFTIME!

Coach Mack Brown, is caught at the sideline and asked if he has a game plan for the 2^nd half, “We’ll just continue to let Colt play…he’s hot…he’s having a great day.”

Texas possession; Colt connects with Kirkendoll.  Colt fakes, 1^st down.  Newton picks up 7 and another couple but is shy of the 1^st down.  A quarterback sneak later, 1^st down.  But the Longhorns can’t keep the drive going.

Kansas possession; Reesing throws to his left and connects with Meier.  Reesing looks like he’s settling into a rhythm as he passes to Briscoe for a 1^st down.  The pass is low but is still caught by Briscoe.  2^nd & 3, Reesing with plenty of time fires down the field to Briscoe.  Kansas now at the Texas 19.  Reesing hands it off to Sharp, he takes it into the end zone, touchdown.  Texas 27, Kansas 13.

Texas possession at the 31; Colt on the 1^st play fires deep to Malcolm Williams as he runs past his defenders and takes it to the end zone, TOUCHDOWN!  Texas 34, Kansas 13.

Kansas possession; Reesing connects with Briscoe, Sharp and Biere takes to the ? but there’s a flag on the play.  Reesing connects with Sharp but he goes down hard at the 31.  Reesing goes down again.  Kansas brings in the kicking team for a 50 yard attempt but it’s no good.

Texas possession; Colt to Shipley for a gain of 4.  Colt with the draw play hands it to Newton for a 1^st down.  Colt looking for a spot to run scrambles back to the line of scrimmage.  Colt fires to Malcolm Williams but the ball is just off the mark.  3^rd & 10, Kansas with the blitz but Colt still fires to Shipley, sandwiched between defenders can’t hang on.  Flag on the play and it’s a Texas 1^st down.  Newton picks up a few.  3^rd & 7, Colt rolls to the right, scrambles, 1^st down.  Colt hands off to Newton, Cody Johnson then fires down the middle to Kirdendoll,1^st down and the 3^rd quarter comes to a close.

Forth quarter, Texas still has possession.  But the drive stalls out as Colt’s passes to Newton, Goodwin and Kirkendoll are incomplete.  Texas brings in Hunter Lawrence for a field goal.  Texas 37, Kansas 13.

Kansas possession; Reesing rolls to the left and fires deep but delivers it right into the arms of Earl Thomas making this his 7^th interception.  This is also makes it the 20^th interception for the Texas defense.

Texas possession; Colt picks up the pace and fires Newton, 1^st down.  Newton steadily picks more yardage.  Colt throws to Kirkendoll, he crosses into the end zone, TOUCHDOWN!  Texas 44, Kansas 13.

Texas kicks off to Kansas, Briscoe runs it back 98 yards into the end zone for a Kansas touchdown.  Texas 44, Kansas 20. This is the 5^th longest return for Kansas.

Texas possession; Colt hands off to Cody Johnson and he muscles through for a gain of 4.  Colt rolls to the right, 1^st down.  Colt connects with Shipley and hands off to Cody Johnson then to Newton for another 1^st down.  Colt again to Newton, he comes close to the sideline but manages to keep his balance and runs it into the end zone, TOUCHDOWN!  Texas 51, Kansas 20.

Kansas possession; Reesing is unable to get a drive going and under pressure gets rid of the ball.  Kansas brings in the punting team.  Earl Thomas on the return takes off flying past several defenders to the Kansas 25.  Time 5:52.

Texas possession; Colt comes on the field for the last time and Longhorn fans give him a standing ovation. Trevor Walker comes in as the quarterback and hands off to RB, Foswhitt Whittaker.  Next play Garrett Gilbert comes in as quarterback and hands off to Whittaker and RB, Vondrell McGee.  But Texas is unable to keep the drive going.  2:18 left in the game.

Kansas possession; The Texas defense goes out on the field and Colt goes out to join them much to the delight of the fans.  Kansas finishes out the game. 

Game over, Texas 51, Kansas 20. 

Colt embraces Coach Mack Brown for a moment and like a true sportsman he shakes Reesing and Coach Mark Mangino’s hand.  When asked what he had to say to Coach Brown Colt responded, “I told him he’s the greatest coach ever.” 

There you have it Texas is 11 – 0 and is headed to the Big 12 Championship against Nebraska.  But before they can get there they have to face their rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies.  Although, the Longhorns only five days to prepare for the Aggies, fans are certain Texas will be victorious and end their season with a perfect record.  So join me next Sunday for the game and HOOK’EM HORNS!