First and foremost, Texas’ effort away from DKR has been less than excellent. They are winless on the road and have been at their worst off the Forty Acres. For the Horns to consider this season any kind of success, they have to fix their road issues. Lubbock is as good a spot as any after their 34-13 win their last time in town in 2014.
More importantly, this game will be key to preventing a third straight losing season for Strong and the Horns. In order to get bowl eligible and secure Strong’s first winning season at Texas, they need to win two of their next four games.