| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL Monroe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Texas | 14 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 37 |
Longhorns Defeat Warhawks in Opener, 37-7
QB Colt McCoy connected on all but one of his 16 passes and finished with 3 touchdowns, each to a different receiver.
McCoy left the game in the first with a bruised sternum, but returned after John Chiles ran three plays.
The Longhorn starting defense threw a shutout. UL Monroe's touchdown came against the second string defense.
Starters were removed after the third quarter.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | UL Monroe | Texas |
| First Downs | 11 | 15 |
| Total Offense | 193 | 367 |
| Rushes-YDS | 26-32 | 31-129 |
| Passing YDS | 161 | 238 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Total Yards | 377 | 412 |
| T.O.P. | 12:01 | 20:17 |