Third-and-goal snap goes off Texas QB Tyrone Swoopes’ facemask (GIF)
Texas’ offense is having issues with snaps near the goal line.
On Saturday against Oklahoma, Texas had a third-and-goal at the Oklahoma 3 in the second quarter. With QB Tyrone Swoopes in the shotgun and seemingly expecting the snap, it rifled off his facemask.
Perhaps it was a bit too hard? It was Taylor Doyle’s first game at center for Texas.
Texas recovered the fumble and was forced to kick a field goal. Instead of potentially tying the game with a touchdown, the Longhorns trailed 17-13 after the drive.
Last week against Baylor, Texas fumbled a snap on fourth-and-goal. Swoopes was under center that time, but the exchange was mishandled and Baylor got the football. The Longhorns lost the game 28-7 and failed to score an offensive touchdown.
The Longhorns’ first half deficit against the Sooners has been largely self-inflicted. Texas has more offensive yards and has stifled Oklahoma’s offense, but the Sooners have scored on kickoff and interception returns.
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