Texas Longhorns vs UL Monroe Warhawks Matchup

SEC Network will be covering this week four non-conference matchup between the UL Monroe Warhawks and Texas Longhorns. The game is set for 8:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Longhorns are undefeated at 3-0, and the Warhawks are 2-0 coming into this one. The over/under line is at 52.5 points, and Texas is the heavy favorite at -44.5 points.

Warhawks vs. Longhorns Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: UL Monroe Warhawks at Texas Longhorns
Where: Austin at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds TX -44.5, LAMON +105 | TX -200 O/U 52.5

Warhawks Preview:

UL Monroe is off to a perfect 2-0 start after their 32-6 victory over UAB. The Warhawks, who were +11 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for UL Monroe, as UAB was favored by -11 points. The game’s over/under was 55.5 points, but the teams combined for just 38 points, hitting the under.

After a 3-3 tie in the first quarter, UL Monroe outscored UAB 10-3 in the second quarter to take a 13-6 lead at halftime. The Warhawks then dominated the second half, shutting out UAB in the third quarter and adding 9 points of their own. In the fourth quarter, UL Monroe put up 10 more points to secure the win.

Warhawks Offense Breakdown

UL Monroe's offense, led by quarterback General Booty, put up 296 yards in their 32-6 win, with 209 yards coming on the ground. Booty completed 56.2% of his passes for 87 yards, ending the game with a passer rating of 71.61. Nate Sullivan Jr. was the top receiver, with two receptions for 22 yards.

The Warhawks' ground game was effective, with Taven Curry leading the way with 64 yards on 13 carries. UL Monroe's offense picked up 18 first downs and scored two rushing touchdowns in the game.

Warhawks Team Defense

UL Monroe's defense will need to tighten up after allowing 354 total yards and 32 pass attempts in their most recent game. They gave up 235 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air, but managed to come up with one interception. On the ground, the Warhawks allowed 119 yards, but they did not concede a rushing touchdown.

Longhorns Preview:

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

Arch Manning's 223 yards and four touchdown passes led Texas to a 56-7 win over UTSA. Manning completed 75% of his passes and finished with a passer rating of 156.25. Ryan Wingo was his top target, hauling in three receptions for 127 yards.

The Longhorns' offense was explosive, racking up 614 total yards. Manning spread the ball around, with six different receivers catching a touchdown pass. Texas had 24 first downs and 187 yards on the ground, with Jerrick Gibson leading the team in rushing with 75 yards on 13 carries.

Longhorns Team Defense

After holding UTSA to just 128 rushing yards and 132 passing yards in their most recent game, Texas' defense is looking to carry that momentum into their next game. UTSA managed just 7 points and 14 first downs against the Longhorns, who also came up with one interception. In total, Texas allowed just 260 yards of offense.

Warhawks vs Longhorns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the UL Monroe Warhawks have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 18 points per game in these contests.
Although Texas has a straight up record of 4-1 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 29 points per game in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the UL Monroe Warhawks have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Texas Longhorns have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.