Those turnovers resulted in only two field goals thanks to a defense that recorded 17 tackles for loss, including six sacks. Brown said the Longhorns intended to punt the ball to the sideline. But UT punter Ryan Long boomed the ball from the Texas 26 to the K-State 26, beating UT's coverage downfield and giving Allen room to operate. He picked up two crushing blocks near midfield and was never touched down the right sideline. It's a hard thing to do.
People ought to try it sometime.
Jarrod Cooper forced Applewhite into a pass that was picked off by linebacker Mark Simoneau, who returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. It was a lot of fun. We had a great time. Simoneau forced a fumble by Applewhite 20 seconds later that was recovered by Howard at the Texas 36. Two plays later, Allen ran 35 yards for a touchdown and a 32-17 Kansas State lead.