One of the biggest surprises of a wild Week 2 across college football was Alabama’s narrow escape on the road in Austin against Texas.
The Crimson Tide entered the game as a near-three touchdown favorite over the Longhorns, but struggled to get out of their way most of the day until Alabama’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young finally figured out how to solve the suffocating Texas defense.
It was a strong showing for Texas, who many never gave a chance in the matchup. The Longhorns could have absolutely won the game if a few things went their way, including the officiating. Young appeared to be sacked in the end zone in the first half, but the officials ruled that he got the pass off in time. The original review was for targeting, which was overruled, and the play was simply called an incomplete pass.
