Texas is an in-state underdog traveling 147 miles to Houston while Arkansas will go 441 into enemy territory. Texas had all those suspensions but will benefit from all the time off to increase their chemistry and are better because of what we like to say baptism by fire.

Charlie Strong released nine players by the end of September and the Longhorns opened 2-4 but they are better for the wear. After finally snapping a 17-game SEC losing streak, look for this to be a bit of a letdown game for Arkansas.

The Horns developed one of the nation top linemen, defensive tackle Malcom Brown, and assembled a defense that was responsible for allowing 23.4 points per game in Big 12 play. During a three-game win streak to clinch bowl eligibility, Texas finally put it all together and emerged as a physical, tough-to-beat squad.

Yes we have said peaking teams are hurt from the time off, but Texas can be clearly pointed to all the reasons we stated above. They truly did get better. This game is huge for their rebuilding process.