First, bad calls and team mistakes do exist in the same game. And did, in this game.

Our redzone was the difference. They were 4-4, for 24 pts. We were 2-3 for 14 pts and a turnover.

That turnover and the follow up horrible roughing call ultimately decided the game.

A blocked punt and a missed FG was a Special Teams contribution to our failure. BUT, they returned the favor by also missing a FG and the worst punting game I can remember at Texas.

I actually thought OCTM called a good game given our horrible running game. We were in position for 17 more points but player turnovers, drops and a missed FG negated it.

We were awfully young in the secondary and at LB. Played hard, mostly well, but made mistakes.

I assume we use 2 in punt protection instead of 3 to get one more into coverage. Might want to reconsider that.

Texas has some stud running backs.

They also have offensive linemen who know how to hold.

Their DT'S are men.

Am I forgetting any other dbags??

To turn around a lower division team from last year into a title contender? How much NIL money is in play to attract all that talent in one recruiting class?

Does any team play defense in the SEC ?

Cyclones & Longhorns kick off in Austin around 11 am. The game is carried by ABC. I’ll have periodic highlights in the thread below.

I don't believe I've ever seen a video before that focused solely on a walk-on who has never played a game for us. Meet Josh Hawley.

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We've had about every baffling call against us this season. This one to me was on par with the illegal defensive chop block. The hit wasn't late nor did he fling him down.

Had to work today and was limited. I saw McLaughlin was getting some meaningful minutes before having to get back at it.

Took the grandkids to a birthday party late yesterday afternoon in Dallas. Towards the end of the party a tall guy noticed my bride’s ISU shirt and said, “Tough game. We got screwed.” Turns out he was a receiver on Jared Barnett’s jr & sr high team. Still stays in touch with Jared & both follow the Cyclones. Both his kids go to my granddaughter’s preschool.

Boy the SEC sure does play defense doesn't it? Apparently only the Big 12 is chastised is for having high scoring games.

I'm not of the mind to read all of your astute observations.
I'm sure these have been mentioned.

1. Why do I watch these games ?????
I'm fine with us losing if it is a fair fate.

2. RG3 and Mark Jones were unlistenable.
I usually put up with the TV guys.
Couldn't today.

3. Should we just forfeit when that ref crew shows up???
We know a nut crushing loss is coming.
Just make it two -zip and move on.

4. Does some kid need to die on the field for them to call the hits that can actually damage kids???
Dekkers was DEFENSELESS.(Brings in a whole list of additional criteria.)
He was headed to the turf with no control of his own.
The second defender comes in with MALICIOUS INTENT.
IF that ain't targeting, then let them play with knives and sharp objects. Would be less dangerous.

5. Once again a Campbell team won't quit.
Seeing the inner Paul Rhoads come out of CMC is a new phenomenon.
Not a good one. Tells the story of how bad we are getting F'd.

6. Can't get the stink of Texas out of this league fast enough.
May be the last time I watch us play them.
Who needs that Sh*t.

7. Better offensive game plan.
Get Dekkers moving,
Use more guys.
Reason for hope.

8. We have a run counter motion with Rus in position for the pitch.
Everybody knows we won't.
Get another back in that position.

9. Someone needs to make Bevo into ground round.

10. More as my rage develops further.

Idle held Iowa scoreless.

I didn't see this posted yet. Delete if it has.

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While watching a game tonight on ESPN, the ribbon across the bottom of the screen tells us that today’s Cowboy loss was the first time since 2011 when leading by 17+ points.

Gosh, I wonder who that opponent was ??

👍👍 😎

I am watching the ECU/Memphis game and Joe Scates just caught a long pass over the shoulder for about 30 yards. Forgot that he transferred. My son attends ECU and is a 39 year old freshman. Spent 20 years in the Army and decided to get some education after his career in the military.

Blake Snell, pitcher for the Padres tonight.

98 points. 1,000+ yards and the Big 12 doesn't play defense?

Never been prouder in a loss. We were the better team. We turned the corner here, so close I know moral victories mean nothing to most of you, but so many young players showed up today. Oh btw, I'll raise my hand to cop to this... this staff can coach.

I always thought I was the most pessimistic poster on this board, but my crown has been stolen and shattered by several of you guys.

I am as disappointed and frustrated as the next guy, and I don't understand the offensive situation, but good gracious sakes alive, folks. We lost a ton of talent. We are at 3-3, which includes a win at Iowa City and all the losses to rated teams by one score.

Let's get real.

From the Baylor vs WV game last night:

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