Texas won last year in Austin, 58-7. At the time, it was the worst defeat in Tech history. Both teams' offenses are ranked among the top 11 passing offenses in the nation. Both teams' defenses are ranked among the top 10 defenses in least passing yards allowed. Texas ranks first nationally in pass efficiency defense.
Tech needs one more win to become bowl-eligible for the eighth straight season.
Tech linebacker John Norman is set to see action on punt returns today for the first time all year. He'll replace deep man Wes Welker in some situations. Rain chances diminishing to 30 percent by evening. Cloudy skies and east to northeast winds from 5 - 15 mph.