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Texas announces game vs Texas Tech will air on ESPN

Barkley-Truaxby:Barkley Truax•09/18/22•

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Week 4’s Big 12 opener between the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders has been announced for ESPN, Inside Texas’ Joe Cook reports.

Last season, the Longhorns dropped 70 points (10 touchdowns) on the Red Raiders at DKR-Memorial Stadium. Texas has won the last four meetings between the in-state schools and hold a 54-17 record over Texas Tech in all-time meetings, including 22-10 in Lubbock.

Both teams have achieved some impressive accolades already in 2022, with the Longhorns going toe-to-toe with then-No. 1 Alabama in Austin, and then Texas Tech downing a ranked Houston team in overtime at home. Now given a national stage, Texas and Texas Tech will both vie for their first conference victory of the season, as well as either team’s first victory over a Power Five opponent.

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT this Saturday live from Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. ESPN’s FPI matchup predictor gives the Longhorns an 80.5 percent chance of heading home with a victory.

Steve Sarkisian to appeal targeting call on DeMarvion Overshown

The Texas defense took a hit on Saturday, with star linebacker DeMarvion Overshowngetting called for targeting in the second half vs. UTSA. He was ejected from the game and more importantly for the Longhorns — Overshown will not play in the first half against Texas Tech in the Big 12 opener.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian was not happy with the call when on the field, wanting to see his player stay on the field. He said the referees explained it as Overshown hit a “defenseless player.” Additionally, he will be appealing the decision with the Big 12 offices.

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If Overshown in fact cannot play in the first half against the Red Raiders, he would be a massive loss for Texas. Not only is he one of the leaders for the defense but the linebacker has stepped up as one of the top players on the entire roster. His experience alone is needed on the road in a tough conference atmosphere.

Even so, there is still a chance Overshown gets onto the field early against the Red Raiders. Sarkisian and the Texas program will speak with the conference office this week and appeal.