If Texas feels the need to blitz consistently, it means they're scared and we are going to win the game.
You don't blitz when you can win individual match ups. You send extra guys because your front 4 or 5 isn't getting the job done. Blitzing is risky. You leave yourself vulnerable on the back end to give up a big play. It's a risk you have to take when you're facing a team you know can drive down the field on you, so giving up a big play is a wash.
My worry is Texas getting pressure with 4 and dropping 7 into coverage. If they do that, we will get smoked.
Texas only uses 3 down lineman. A 3-3-5. Similar to WV. Blitzing is how they bring pressure. They won't get pressure with their front four because they don't have a front four.
Tough defense to prepare for because you don't see it much, pressure comes from somewhere different every time, and the OL has to react. They try to keep the QB confused and uncomfortable.
Texas held USC to 1.9 YPC and got three sacks and Darnold looked confused mot of the game. He looked like ass and played scared.
Their LBs/ROV/NB will flow to the run game very well. They are susceptible to misdirection and working the edges. Best tackling teams we have faced.
Outside run game will be there and Montgomery will need to continue to break tackles. Short passing game will be a big key. WR screens and Butler/Ryen/ Butler need to come up big. USC got yards on the outside with the passing game and I think our WRs block better.
Montgomery in the passing game could be a huge factor