Top-Seeded Texas Wins A Sleeper

#64 Ohio – 3
#1 Texas – 17

AUSTIN, Texas -- Another top seed turned in a lackluster performance and another possible upset fizzled on Thursday night, as #1 Texas defeated #64 Ohio, 17-3. The Bobcats' defense got off to a great start, holding QB Colt McCoy to just one completion for twelve yards in the first half. They were led by DE Curtis Meyer, who collected four tackles and two sacks. Texas held a 3-0 lead until standout K Matt Weller hit a short field goal as the half ended, tying the score at 3.

The Longhorns finally broke out in the third quarter, collecting touchdowns on each of their first two possessions. McCoy followed up his quiet first half with a modest second half, going 6/10 with 95 yards and 2 touchdowns in the final two frames. Ohio was able to move the ball, but Blue continued to bend but not break, keeping the Bobcats off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game. The Longhorn D got a boost from its secondary in the form of CB Chykie Brown's five tackles and two pass deflections as well as a critical fumble forced by CB Deon Beasley. QB Boo Jackson went 8/24 with 184 yards and two interceptions. WR Taylor Price capped off a strong season with three receptions for 96 yards.

Yet again, a first round winner was outgained by its opponent as Texas mustered only 132 yards of offense. Ohio, meanwhile, was held to a measley -40 yards on the ground. The Longhorns will host #32 North Carolina in the second round.

Stats:
Texas
QB Colt McCoy – 7/14, 107 yards, 2 TDs; 12 rushes, 22 yards
DE Sergio Kindle – 2 sacks
CB Deon Beasley – FF
FS Earl Thomas, SS Blake Gideon – INT
CB Chykie Brown – 5 tackles, 2 PD