The Texas Longhorns did a good job of forcing turnovers against the Georgia Bulldogs intercepting quarterback Carson Beck twice in the first quarter of their 30-15 loss.
Unfortunately for Texas, they also failed to convert the turnovers into any points, something that is obviously crucial to winning big games, and something that will be critical for the Longhorns going forward if they hope to compete for an SEC title.
Senior defensive back Andrew Mukuba started the game with an interception on Georgia’s second drive of the game, but the Texas offense was unable to create anything from it.
On the Bulldog’s very next drive, fifth-year defensive back Jahdae Barron snagged an interception of his own.
Despite the Longhorn’s offense stalling early, it seemed that they would be able to rely on their defense to create scoring chances and good starting field position.
The Texas defense held strong and did its best to support the struggling offense, but it could only do so much.
“We forced two turnovers and got zero points off of it,” Sarkisian said. “(We) just kind of couldn’t get out of our own way.
Even with the two early turnovers, Texas went into the half scoreless, down 23-0.
The inability to convert these turnovers into points hurt Texas as it forced the defense to stay on the field for longer than needed.
Texas didn’t stop with the turnovers at halftime.
In the third quarter, Barron grabbed his second interception, but the following was one of the most confusing series of events in college football.
After a 36-yard return, his interception was called back for pass interference.
The call was controversial and Texas fans responded by throwing water bottles onto the field.
