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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 the charts below as we track the Longhorns’ performance throughout the season.
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We’ve created several interactive charts to help track the Longhorns this season. Scroll down to explore all the data, or jump to a specific question using these links:
- How many games have the Longhorns won and lost this year?
- How many points do the Longhorns typically score per game?
- In which quarter do the Longhorns perform best?
- Where are Longhorns classified?
- Do the Longhorns often lead or trail opponents?
- How many yards do the Longhorns gain per play?
- How often do the Longhorns take advantage of red zone opportunities?
- How often do the Longhorns convert on third and fourth down?
- How many yards did the Longhorns lose on penalties?
- Which match in DKR had the highest attendance?
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How many games have the Longhorns won and lost this year?
The Texans’ overall record this season is 5-2. The team’s SEC conference record is 2-1.
How many points do the Longhorns typically score per game?
The chart below shows the number of points the Longhorns have scored and allowed per game. The team scores an average of 26.7 points per game, while allowing the opposing team to score an average of 11.3 points per game.
The team scored a total of 187 points this season. The opposing teams scored 79 points in total.
In which quarter do the Longhorns perform best?
On offense, the Longhorns perform best in the second quarter, scoring an average of 7.9 points per game. This contrasts with the 5-point average in the first quarter.
When it comes to defense, the team performed better in the first and third quarters, allowing an average of 1.9 points per game. Opponents scored the most points in the second quarter: an average of 4.1 points per game.
Where are Longhorns classified?
The Longhorns are currently ranked 21st in the AP Poll and 17th in the Coaches Poll.
Do the Longhorns often lead or trail opponents?
The Longhorns have spent 50.6% of their playing time this season leading their opponents, while trailing 30% of the time.
How many yards do the Longhorns gain per play?
This season, the team is averaging 149 rushing yards and 219 rushing yards per game. The defense allowed opponents to average 84 rushing yards and 196 passing yards per game.
How often do the Longhorns take advantage of red zone opportunities?
This year, the Longhorns have converted 60% of their red zone appearances into touchdowns and 20% into field goals. About 20% of games in the red zone were missed opportunities without scoring.
Of all field goal attempts, 84.6% resulted in points, while 15.4% were missed.
How often do the Longhorns convert on third and fourth down?
The Longhorns converted 38.1% of their third-down conversion attempts. The team fared slightly better in fourth place, converting 41.7% of the time.
How many yards did the Longhorns lose on penalties?
This season, the Longhorns have been given 55 penalties in total, resulting in a loss of 464 yards. The team averaged 7.9 penalties and gave up 66.3 yards per game.
Which match in DKR had the highest attendance?
This season, attendance averaged 101,956 per game. The game against Sam Houston State had the highest attendance at 103,003.
The highest recorded attendance at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium was 105,215 during the 2024 Texas-Georgia game, surpassing the previous record (2022 Texas-Alabama) by only two.