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EDITOR’S NOTEThe Longhorns are slowly clawing their way back to a .500 record, and they can get there with a win over Iowa State on Saturday. The Longhorns can continue their success running the ball against the Cyclones. Texas has rushed for 587 yards and six touchdowns in its two Big 12 wins against Oklahoma and Kansas State. Texas can continue building momentum in its bout for bowl eligibility.

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Double Coverage Editor...................................Nick CastilloDesign Editor..................................................Iliana StorchPhoto Editor......................................................Amy ZhangCopy Editor.............................................Blanche SchaeferCover Photo.................................................Joshua Guerra

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Joshua Guerra | Daily Texan StaffHead coach Charlie Strong walks back to the players’ bench during the game against Kansas State. Texas won 23-9.

FRAMES featured photo thedailytexan KEYS TO THE GAMEBy Akshay Mirchandani

@amirchandani41

THROW MORETexas won its last two games by playing ground-and-

pound football with the running game. But it might be time for the Longhorns to air it out.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard complet-ed 10-of-15 passes for only 99 yards against Kansas State last week. Heard has thrown for just 813 yards and three touchdowns on the season. He’s typically made plays with his feet so far.

Iowa State is ranked No. 8 in the Big 12 in pass defense, allowing 278.1 passing yards per game. Yes, Texas has success with the run, but this is the chance to give Heard some chances to make plays through the air and put Iowa State away early.

SCORE EARLY Iowa State isn’t very good. In fact, it has the second-

worst overall record of Big 12 teams — only Kansas’ 0-7 record is worse. Meanwhile, Texas is riding high after consecutive wins. The Longhorns can’t afford to come out flat against an inferior foe.

Texas needs to make a statement early. Quick, ear-ly scores will do just that. This could be a potential trap game for Texas but getting off to a fast start could quell that.

TAKE CARE OF BUSINESSThe key is making sure this isn’t a trap game for the

Longhorns. Texas wants to become bowl eligible, so it has to play up to par.

The Cyclones are making a change at quarterback and a change at offensive coordinator. Remember when Texas did the same thing several weeks ago after a terrible loss to Notre Dame and then came out strong in its next game? The Longhorns have to come out strong again and make sure they establish themselves early.

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Texas wins if…It can move the ball. Texas doesn’t necessarily need to throw more or run more to beat Iowa State. The Cyclones played

Baylor last weekend, so they are coming off a high-yardage game. Iowa State allowed 485 total yards last weekend — 276 rushing yards allowed and 209 passing yards. If Texas’ offense is balanced, it will be able to wear down the Cyclones defensively, similar to what Baylor did. Texas only had 99 passing yards against Kansas State. This number will have to go up in order to balance out the offense. Texas had 274 rushing yards Saturday, but that does not mean they should rely solely on the running game. Iowa State’s biggest weakness this season is its pass defense. Texas should exploit this weak-ness by getting a passing game going and moving the ball down the field. The Cyclone defense is an easy one to put up big numbers against. Texas needs to take after the other teams that have beaten Iowa State and put up a couple hundred yards on both passing and rushing fronts.

The secondary can make stops. The Texas secondary has been a huge weakness on the defensive side of the ball. The defensive line stepped up in recent games. Iowa State passed for only 156 yards against Baylor on Saturday. If Texas’ secondary also can hold Iowa State to a low yardage, the Longhorns could walk away with a win. The Texas secondary al-lowed 107 passing yards against Kansas State. The Texas defensive backs need to stay on their receivers and be aggressive. The defensive backs are often losing their receivers, and this lack of coverage allows for big plays.

Running back Mike WarrenTexas faces the top freshman rusher in the country in Iowa State

running back Mike Warren. The redshirt freshman began the season quietly with only nine carries for 28 yards in his first two games. Warren had a breakout game in Week 3 against Toledo, putting up 126 yards on 21 carries. He’s been rolling since then and is the No. 2 rusher in the Big 12. Warren’s 153.8 average rush yards per game is third in the nation. Warren was also added to the Doak Walker Award watch list earlier this week. He is the only freshman candidate for the award, which is given to the nation’s top running back. The Longhorn defense needs to be prepared for Iowa State to utilize Warren heavily in its running game.

Defensive end Dale Pierson Warren isn’t the only Cyclone receiving national attention. Se-

nior defensive end Dale Pierson was named to the Ted Hendricks Award midseason watch list this week, which honors the top de-fensive end in the country. Pierson is 11th in the nation in sacks per game with 0.93 and has 6.5 total sacks on the season. He also

By Blanche Schaefer @schaefer_bb

SCENARIOS By Jillian Kushner@jilliankushner Texas loses if…

It gets down. Texas is the type of team that beats itself up when it gets down. If Iowa State gets the lead, this will beat Texas up mentally. Against Kansas State and Oklahoma, Texas had the lead the entire time. In the past two games, the Longhorns have shown they can keep the momentum going when they’re in the lead. Had Texas fallen behind in either of those games, it may have been a different outcome. Because this is an away game, Iowa State will have the home-field advantage over Texas. The Cyclones will have the crowd on their side to help build momentum. Texas will have to rely on its own passion for momentum Saturday.

PLAYERS TO WATCH recorded a tackle-for-loss in every game he’s played this season for a total of 10 for a loss of 57 yards. Pierson has 27 total tackles this year, and he’ll likely be a key part of the Cyclone defense as it looks to stop Texas’ tough run game Saturday. Receiver Allen Lazard

Sophomore Allen Lazard is making an impact for Iowa State as a wide receiver and on special teams. Lazard is currently the Cyclones’ top receiver with 406 yards and three touchdowns on 29 catches. He’s averaging 16.9 punt return yards per game – the most in the Big 12 — and has 152 yards as a punt returner. Lazard could be dangerous for the lackluster Longhorn special teams and secondary.

Quarterback Joel Lanning Redshirt sophomore Joel Lanning just found out this week he

would start for the Cyclones. Redshirt senior quarterback Sam Richardson struggled against Baylor, completing 3-of-11 passes for 12 yards. Lanning took over for Richardson in the second quarter and led a Cyclones comeback in the second half. He completed 12-of-17 for 144 yards to cut Iowa State’s deficit from 35-0 to 45-27. Lanning’s solid performance in the loss to Baylor landed him the starting job against the Longhorns. Texas’ defense will need to capitalize on Lanning’s inexperience and put pressure on him to force mistakes.

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Texas’ defense seemed like a liability in its first five games. Big plays, assignment mistakes and porous run defense all contributed to the team’s early 1-4 record.

But the unit is making nearly a complete turnaround since its under-whelming start. The defense surrendered 38.2 points per game in its first five contests. Since, it’s given up just 13 points per game — including holding No. 14 Oklahoma’s top-7 scoring offense to just 17 points.

“Just everybody is being more confident in themselves, in this team,” senior linebacker Peter Jinkens said. “I felt like everybody is on board now with what we’re trying to do.”

Texas’ defensive success stems from its stout play up front. Junior defen-sive tackle Hassan Ridgeway and sophomore defensive tackle Poona Ford consistently cause chaos up in the trenches on both run and pass plays. The duo also commands double-teams, leaving the outside rushers in one-on-one opportunities to blow up runs and pressure the quarterback.

The defensive line’s improved play is most apparent in the pass rush. The Longhorns racked up 11 sacks in the last two games after notching seven in the previous five contests.

“Every team moves at a different pace,” Ridgeway said. “I mean, once we get our groove, we’ve got our groove. [We’ve] got to keep it going.”

The Longhorns are also taking a more aggressive approach with a vari-ety of blitz packages. Opposing offensive lines are preoccupied trying to contain Texas’ pass rushers, and the Longhorns’ linebackers have easier routes to the quarterback. The linebackers alone have 3.5 sacks in the past two games.

“We have to call an aggressive game,” defensive coordinator Vance Bed-ford said. “If you go back to [the Oklahoma game,] the key was we got after them and hit the quarterback early.”

Bedford attributed some of the blitzing success to a new personnel package where a cornerback – usually senior cornerback Duke Thomas – comes off the edge. He said that the extra speed is key to getting to the quarterback. It showed when redshirt freshman cornerback John Bonney recorded a key third-down sack against Kansas State.

The newfound pass rush is also yielding a massive turnaround on third down, as quarterbacks are unable to get the ball off in the face of pres-sure. Texas ranked No. 126 in opponent third-down conversion percentage through September. In October, the team is top-20 in that same category.

“A lot of balls are coming out because the pressure’s coming,” head coach Charlie Strong said. “We’re getting some guys where we’re creating a good pressure package on third down. We’re bringing a lot of pressure, so we’re not allowing the quarterback just to hold the football.”

The Longhorns will look to keep their defensive surge going on the road against Iowa State. The Cyclones present an ideal opportunity for Texas to sustain momentum. Iowa State ranks No. 7 in the Big 12 in sacks allowed and No. 9 in the conference in third-down conversion rate. Team morale is up after two outstanding performances. However, the Longhorns are still focusing on preparation and fundamentals to sustain momentum.

“Confidence is preparation, and that’s what we have been taking to heart,” junior safety Dylan Haines said. “We’ve been preparing not better, but harder. We’ve been taking things more seriously after we started the season 2-4 … now we’re just trying to roll through the rest of the confer-ence undefeated.”

By Ezra Siegel@SiegelEzra

Defense finding its stride after tough start

SWOOPES SHINES Tyrone Swoopes enters Texas games in short-yard situa-

tions. The defense knows what’s coming – a simple run from the 6-foot-4, 244-pound quarterback for a first down – yet they have trouble containing the bruising rusher.

The soft-spoken junior from Whitewright — a small Texas town of 1,612 — plays a key role in the Longhorns’ offense, despite being listed as the second-string quarterback after starting 12 games in 2014. The short-yardage package, nick-named the ‘18-wheeler package’ for Swoopes’ No. 18 jersey number, has been an important part of Texas’ recent success. Swoopes has rushed for five touchdowns and 124 yards in the ‘18-wheeler’s’ four-game debut.

“[Swoopes] has done a great job,” head coach Charlie Strong said. “Now when he comes in, the whole team gets excited. If it’s third-and-1, you know he’s going to fall forward and get a first down … He’s so physical and strong. Great thing about him, he can throw the football, too. It’s a good package for us.”

Swoopes had an up-and-down year in 2014. He threw for 2,409 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He had a two-game stretch against Oklahoma and Iowa State where he passed for more than 600 combined yards and three touch-downs. But Swoopes finished on a sour note with a four-interception game against TCU and a 57-yard passing game against Arkansas in the Texas Bowl.

He could’ve checked out on the Longhorns after a disap-pointing season opener against Notre Dame, when he threw for only 93 yards. Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod

Heard was named the starting quarterback shortly thereaf-ter. But Strong told Swoopes to keep his head up, help Heard make the transition to the starting role and wait for an op-portunity to make an impact.

The Longhorns began running Swoopes’ package against Oklahoma State, which is similar to a package that wide re-ceivers coach and play-caller Jay Norvell ran during his time at Oklahoma. Norvell said Swoopes is a better athlete than previous quarterbacks to run the package.

“Tyrone has got more speed than [former Oklahoma quar-terback] Blake Bell ever had,” Norvell said. “Tyrone’s just a unique athlete. He’s a big, physical, competitive guy. The things that we’re doing with him are natural for him.”

With a new opportunity to play with the ‘18-wheeler,’ Swoopes has embraced his new role.

“I enjoy [my role],” Swoopes said. “It’s fun. When we go out there, everybody kind of knows what’s going on, so our offen-sive linemen, the running backs, the tight ends do a great job of blocking it. We just go out and do our thing.”

After Swoopes’ breakout game against Kansas State, when he scored three touchdowns and rushed for 50 yards, his teammates are excited to see him get his chance.

“I get so excited when the 18-wheeler gets up there,” Heard said. “I know he’s going to score. Nobody’s going to stop him. When they call the 18-wheeler package, we already know it’s a touchdown.”

The Longhorns hope to expand Swoopes’ role as the season progresses. They hope he continues his success. They look forward to the ‘18-wheeler’ trucking his way to first downs and touchdowns.

By Nick Castillo@Nick_Castillo74

Ethan Oblak | Daily Texan file photoThen-sophomore quarterback Tyrone Swoopes celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State in 2014. Texas won the game 48-45.

66 Friday, October 30, 2015TEXAN STAFF PICKS

OverallRecord

Notre Dame vs. Temple

Stanford vs. Washington St.

Texas vs. Iowa St.

Oklahoma St. vs. Texas Tech

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BLANCHE SCHAEFER

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Texas27-21

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5-5 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-4 5-5 5-5Last Week’sRecord

Ole Miss vs. Auburn

USC vs. California

Florida vs. Georgia

Tennessee vs. Kentucky

Clemson vs. NC State

Miami vs. Duke

Texas31-17

Texas37-30

Texas35-24

Texas24-21

Texas35-14

Texas35-17

Texas31-21

Texas37-23

Texas24-20

Notre Dame

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Notre DameNotre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Temple

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Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Auburn Ole Miss Auburn

USC CaliforniaUSC USC USC USC USC California USC California

Florida GeorgiaFlorida Georgia Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida

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BY THE NUMBERSBy Jason Epstein

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The number of wins the Longhorns have over the Cyclones. Texas holds an 11-1 advantage.

The number of sacks re-corded by the Longhorns last week against Kansas State.

The number of road wins Texas has this season. The Longhorns seek their first road win of the year this week against Iowa State, which is 2-2 at home.

The number of sacks by Iowa State defensive end Dale Pierson. Pier-

son is ranked No. 2 in the country in sacks per game.

The number of seconds left when Case McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown to top the Cyclones 31-30 in 2013.

The number of yards of senior kicker Nick Rose’s game-winning field goal last year over the Cyclones with three seconds left.

The number of yards per game the Longhorns have surrendered to op-ponents in their last two games. This is an improvement to the first five games when the Longhorns allowed more than 500 yards of total offense per game.

The number of career rushing yards by senior running back Johnathan Gray. Gray moved into 13th all-time for the Longhorns last week. Gray needs just 168 yards to pass Hodges Mitchell and crack the top ten.

The number of yards al-lowed per punt return by

the Longhorns, putting them at No. 10 in the FBS

and No. 2 in the Big 12.

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HEISMAN WATCH

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU RB2015: 1,352 yards on 176 carries, 15 TDThis week: Bye

It wasn’t his best performance, but Fournette still sits atop most Heisman watch lists after Week 8. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry against Western Kentucky and scored one touchdown in LSU’s easy win. Fournette isn’t putting up the mind-blowing numbers he was earlier in the season, but I don’t think it’s because he’s slowing down. He’s still great at finding holes, evading defenders and putting up consistent numbers. The bye week will give him a chance to rejuvenate before LSU battles Alabama on Nov. 7. 2. Trevone Boykin, TCU QB2015: 166-of-250, 2,539 yards, 25 TD, 5 INT; 440 rushing yards, 5 TDThis week: vs. West Virginia

The Horned Frogs didn’t have a game last week. This could work in their favor as they play a team that nearly upset them last season. West Virginia isn’t very good at defending the pass, and Boykin and the Horned Frogs will definitely use that to their advantage. I expect Boykin to come out and have another Heisman-quality performance after getting some rest.

3. Derrick Henry, Alabama RB2015: 1,044 yards on 180 carries, 14 TDThis week: Bye

Tennessee almost knocked off Alabama last week, but fortunately for the Crimson Tide, one of the best players in college football is in their backfield. Henry struggled in Week 8, but he still managed to run for 143 yards on 28 carries. He scored the only two Alabama touchdowns in the game, including a 14-yard, game-winning score. He showed off his elusiveness, acceleration and ability to read a defense in the game. Alabama’s bye week came just in time as it gets ready to face LSU.

4. Deshaun Watson, Clemson QB2015: 131-of-189, 1,553 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT; 332 rushing yards, 3 TDThis week: at North Carolina State

If you didn’t know already, you do after the 58-0 win over Miami — Clemson is a very good football team this season. Watson’s consistent production is a big reason why. Against Miami, he racked up 241 yards of total offense and two touchdowns — one

passing and one rushing — and had just four passes hit the ground. His completion percentage is one of the highest in the nation, and he runs Clemson’s offense extremely well. Baylor quarterback Seth Russell’s season-ending injury may be what triggered me to finally put Watson on this list, but he definitely belongs here. 5. Greg Ward Jr., Houston QB2015: 133-of-186, 1,734 yards, 10 TD, 2 INT; 677 rushing yards, 15 TDThis week: vs. Vanderbilt

In my mind, Ward definitely belongs somewhere in the Heisman conversation, but since Houston is a lesser-known school, I’m going to call him a wild card pick. He’s a dual-threat quarterback who boasts 15 rushing scores — tied for best in the nation with Fournette — and a top-five completion percentage. He had a rough start against UCF last week but still ended with 256 total yards of offense and two scores without playing in the fourth quarter. As Houston starts gaining a following, I think Ward’s Heisman campaign will, too.

By Claire CruzDaily Texan Columnist

@claireecruz5

If you had this game as Week 9’s only matchup between ranked opponents, you’re lying. The Fighting Irish lost their starting quarterback and running back early in the season and lost at Clemson. Nevertheless, Notre Dame remains in the top 10 behind sophomore quarterback DeShone Kizer and senior running back C.J. Prosise. But Temple has been the most surprising team this season. A decade ago, the Owls were knocked out of the Big East for not being competitive enough. Now — with a little bit of luck — they could potentially make it into the New Year’s Six bowls. Mark this as a sneaky good game to watch Saturday.

No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 21 TempleSaturday — 7 p.m. — ABC

Texas fans have very strong memories of Mike Leach

during his tenure at Texas Tech, but after getting the boot from Lubbock, he’s more or less fallen off the face of the earth. But Leach appears to have the Wildcats turned around, winning three-straight Pac-12 games for the first time since 2003. A win over stout Stanford would put Washington State into the driver’s seat to get to the conference title game, and possibly put an end to the con-ference’s playoff hopes. It’s not a flashy matchup, but it’s a must-watch late Saturday night.

No. 8 Stanford at Washington StateSaturday — 9:30 p.m. — ESPN

GAMES TO WATCHBy Jacob Martella

@ViewFromTheBox

Last Saturday was a rough one in Stillwater for a school that’s had more than its share of tragedies this decade. The Cowboys will no doubt come out playing for their univer-sity like they did last week. But Lubbock isn’t the easiest place to win — just ask 2008 Texas or 2015 TCU. The Red Raiders’ season might be unraveling before their very eyes, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury will have them up and ready to pull an upset. The shootout on the plains will be one to keep an eye on.

No. 12 Oklahoma State at Texas Tech

Saturday — 2:30 p.m. — ESPN

Daulton Venglar | Daily Texan StaffTCU senior quarterback Trevone Boykin sets back to pass in the Horned Frogs’ 50-7 win. Boykin is in the midst of a Heisman campaign in 2015.

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