The University of Texas Longhorns had a thrilling victory over the No. 25 Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday night in Austin. After a back-and-forth battle, the Longhorns pulled out a 33-30 victory in overtime after a field goal by Auburn transfer Cameron Dicker and a late defensive stand.
The game started off with the Wildcats taking an early lead with a touchdown in the first quarter. The Longhorns responded with a touchdown of their own to tie the game at 7-7. The Wildcats then scored two more touchdowns to take a 21-7 lead into halftime.
The Longhorns came out of halftime determined to make a comeback. They scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to tie the game at 21-21. The Wildcats responded with a field goal to take a 24-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter was a defensive battle as both teams traded field goals to make the score 27-24 in favor of the Wildcats. With just over two minutes left in the game, the Longhorns drove down the field and scored a touchdown to take a 30-27 lead. However, the Wildcats responded with a field goal of their own to send the game into overtime.
In overtime, the Longhorns got the ball first and drove down the field. With just seconds remaining, Cameron Dicker hit a field goal to give the Longhorns a 33-30 lead. The Wildcats had one last chance to win the game, but the Longhorns defense held strong and forced a turnover on downs to secure the victory.
The Longhorns’ victory over the Wildcats was an exciting one that showcased their resilience and determination. With this win, they improved their record to 7-3 and remain in contention for a bowl game. It was an impressive win for Texas and one that they will remember for years to come.
