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Film Room: The key plays in a season-defining third quarter for the Longhorns

Joe Cookby:Joe Cook11/20/23

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The Texas Longhorns led the Iowa State Cyclones 6-3 at halftime. Neither offense could punch the ball into the end zone thanks to quality play in the red zone from both defenses, plus a few unforced errors by the Longhorns. Staring down another close game with a plucky underdog, the Longhorns scored nine points in the third quarter (and eight more in the opening eight seconds of the fourth quarter) to pull away from the Cyclones. There were a number of key plays on offense, defense, and special teams. Inside Texas analyzes all three phases in the Film Room.

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