LSU and Texas took the field last night down in Austin. This game had been circled all off season by everybody in the college football world. This game lived up to the hype as LSU won a shootout and escaped Austin with a big time win.

There is quite a bit that we can take away from this game. Here is what I learned from watching this game.

LSU’s Offense is For Real

The big question coming into this game was how the “new look” LSU offense would perform against Texas’ defense on the road. They erased all doubt in my mind. Joe Burrow was spectacular in every aspect of the game last night. He went 31-39 with 471 yards and 4 TDs. LSU had 3 receivers who had over 100 yards receiving. The SEC West better watch out, LSU finally has an offense.

Texas is Not Back (Yet)

The question for Texas going into this season was that if they are really back. Well the answer is no. The defense was outmatched in every way possible. The corners could not stay with LSU’s receivers at all. This was too be expected though. Texas replaced 8 defensive starters from a season go. There is going to be some growing pains with this young unit and last night was a reality check for them.

On the offensive side of the ball, Sam Ehlinger looked a little bit shaky but finished with a pretty good game. He went 31-47 for 401 yards and 4 TDs. He missed several throws that he usually makes. The crucial point in the game was the fact that Texas couldn’t convert inside the 5 yard line on back to back possessions, which was ultimately the difference in this game.

Looking Forward

LSU is going to give Alabama everything they can handle and more. I am looking forward to that match up later this year. That game will decide the SEC West and possibly who makes the playoffs.

Texas will be just fine. The defense will get better over time and the offense will improve once they get healthy at the running back position. The good thing is that the Big 12 is down this year. Texas will split with OU this season and win the Big 12.

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