Longhorns stats: Texas-Arkansas was UT's cleanest game this season, with just two penalties
Follow along as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2024 season.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Touchdowns, third down conversions, penalty yards. When it comes to Longhorn football, there are a lot of numbers to keep track of.
Follow along with the charts below as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout their first season in the Southeastern Conference.
How many games have the Longhorns won and lost this year?
Texas' overall record this season is 9-1. The team's SEC conference record is 5-1.
How many points do the Longhorns typically score each game?
The chart below shows the number of points scored and allowed by the Longhorns in each game. The team has scored an average of 37 points per game, while allowing the opposing team to score an average of 11.9 points per game.
The team has scored a total of 370 points this season. Opposing teams have scored 119 points in total.
In which quarter do the Longhorns perform best?
On offense, the second quarter is when the Longhorns have performed best, scoring an average of 12.1 points per game. That contrasts to 7.6 points on average each fourth quarter.
When it comes to defense, the team has performed best in the first quarter, allowing an average of 1.7 points per game. Opponents have scored the most points in the second quarter: an average of 3.8 points per game.
Where are the Longhorns ranked?
The Longhorns are currently ranked No. 3 in the AP poll and No. 3 in the Coaches Poll.
Do the Longhorns lead or trail opponents most often?
The Longhorns have spent 75.1% of game time this season leading their opponents, while trailing 8.8% of the time.
How many yards do the Longhorns gain each game?
This season, the team has averaged 162 rushing yards and 289 passing yards per game. Defense has allowed opponents to average 112 rushing yards and 137 passing yards per game.
How often are the Longhorns taking advantage of red zone chances?
This year, the Longhorns have converted 71.8% of red zone chances into touchdowns and 13% into field goals. About 15% of appearances in the red zone were missed opportunities with no score.
Of all field goal attempts, 73% resulted in points, while 27% were missed.
How often do the Longhorns convert on third and fourth down?
The Longhorns have successfully converted 43.4% of third-down conversion attempts. The team has fared better on fourth down, successfully converting 50% of the time.
How many yards have the Longhorns lost to penalties?
This season, 64 penalties have been called on the Longhorns in total, resulting in a loss of 539 yards. The team has averaged 6.4 penalties and 53.9 yards lost per game.
Which game at DKR has had the highest attendance?
The highest attendance on record at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium was 105,215 during the 2024 Texas-Georgia game, beating the previous record (2022 Texas-Alabama) by just two. This season, attendance has averaged 102,315 per game.
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