Longhorns' offense sputters in another home loss, 28-21

Pflugerville's Okafor not reluctant to move from defensive end to tackle to help improve the Longhorns.

• After Nebraska, Johnson's back in Horns' tailback mix
• Three Cyclones the Horns will be watching
• Texas vs. Iowa State: five questions facing the Horns
• For the Longhorns to succeed, Gilbert must lead
• Big 12 midseason awards

Mack Brown walked into Wednesday's press conference with a smile on his face and a bounce in his step. He appeared to have a fresh haircut, and his voice and tone demanded the attention of everybody in the room.

• Iowa State coach Paul Rhoades is a keeper, but can Cyclones keep him?

What happened to the hated rugby punt? It's still here. It's just not so hated anymore. In fact, the old rugby right punt just got sexy, thanks to Texas' Justin Tucker.

• Brown backs changes on kickoffs, punts
• What Cedric Golden's looking for from Texas-Iowa State: a blowout win

So, in the span of 60 brilliant minutes on a Saturday in the middle of Cornhusker World, Texas became a running team before our very eyes. Uh, not exactly.

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• What Alan Trubow's looking for out of Texas-Iowa State: open receivers
• Scouting Texas' opponent: Iowa State

Freshmen Hicks, Phillips played well at Nebraska, but injured starters Robinson, Vaccaro may be back for Iowa State.

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• What Randy Riggs is looking for in Texas-Iowa State: offensive balance
• Our Take: Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden weigh in on Horns' season
• Cleve Bryant's attorney says client was falsely accused