## Grading the Longhorns: Can the Texas Defense's Shutout Performance Carry Over to the Michigan Game? The Texas Longhorns' defense put on a dominant performance in their season opener against Louisiana-Monroe, shutting out the Warhawks 52-0. It was the first shutout by a Texas defense since 2016. The Longhorns' defense was swarming all game long, making tackles for loss and forcing turnovers. They held Louisiana-Monroe to just 155 yards of total offense and forced three turnovers. The shutout was a great start to the season for the Longhorns' defense, but the real test will come next week when they face No. 1 Michigan. The Wolverines have one of the most potent offenses in the country, led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Can the Texas defense's shutout performance carry over to the Michigan game? Here are a few things to watch for: * **Can the Longhorns generate pressure on McCarthy?** McCarthy is a mobile quarterback, but he is also susceptible to pressure. The Longhorns' defense will need to get to McCarthy early and often to disrupt his rhythm. * **Can the Longhorns contain Michigan's running game?** The Wolverines have a talented running back in Blake Corum. The Longhorns' defense will need to be disciplined in their run fits and keep Corum from getting to the outside. * **Can the Longhorns force turnovers?** The Longhorns' defense forced three turnovers against Louisiana-Monroe. They will need to continue to force turnovers against Michigan to give their offense short fields. If the Longhorns' defense can answer these questions in the affirmative, they have a good chance of slowing down Michigan's offense and giving their team a chance to win.
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