Texas as underdog

by Jason Mayer on Jan 9, 2006 3:04 PM CST

When was the last time we were an underdog at home?

With Vince leaving and Ohio State likely to be in the top 2 or 3 (possibly even #1) in the polls coming into that game, will that make Texas an underdog?

I don't remember - was Nebraska and/or Kansas State favored in 1999? That would be the most recent I can think of.

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Of course, the next question becomes when was the last time a defending national champion was an underdog at home?

It might be more recent than I think, but it is still interesting.

by Jason Mayer on Jan 9, 2006 3:27 PM CST reply actions

We will be favored

Ohio State loses Santonio Holmes, all three linebackers, and Yabouty to the NFL. We'll be 4 point favorites and win by 10+.

You heard it here first...

by Peter Bean on Jan 9, 2006 3:32 PM CST reply actions

and Jason Whitner is expected to declare as well

The Ohio State game will look nothing like this year's game

by the other Andrew on Jan 9, 2006 3:56 PM CST up reply actions

err Donte Whitner

whatever

by the other Andrew on Jan 9, 2006 3:57 PM CST up reply actions

Ohio State

PB, agree with the Ohio State opinion, they'll have a much tougher time slowing down JC and RT next year without that sick linebacking corps.

Troy Smith isn't as good as everyone thinks he is, the ND defense was horrible all year and the Fiesta Bowl result should have been expected.

by AMB on Jan 9, 2006 3:57 PM CST reply actions

yep

I think we win, too. I was just wondering about Vegas and a potential line (not that it really matters that much) with us likely hovering around 8-10 or so and OSU a lot higher.

by Jason Mayer on Jan 9, 2006 4:21 PM CST reply actions

Texas underdog?

Texas will not be ranked as an underdog going into the game but it is going to be a decent game. The reason is because texas will have a qb controversy on their hands and the game is in only week 2.

"It's so beautiful," "Don't you think that's beautiful? That crystal's so beautiful. It's coming home all the way to Austin, Texas."

by 2Bearnest on Jan 9, 2006 7:22 PM CST reply actions