With his 12th, 13th and 14th straight field goals, Texas' Bert Auburn makes a Big 12 case
Bert Auburn may have delivered a final argument for his case as the best kicker in the conference. The junior made all three of his field-goal attempts, and none of them were shorter than 39 yards. A 50-yarder gave Auburn a new career mark.
Auburn has now made 14 consecutive field-goal attempts entering the regular-season finale against Texas Tech.
So, Bert, should the game against Iowa State sway the voters who decide the All-Big 12 team?
“I hope so,” Auburn said. “The Big 12’s known for always having good kickers, and I'm hoping I can do at least better than last year. I think it was an honorable mention last year, so hopefully I can be better than that.”
Texcetera
The Texas run defense anchored by tackles T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy II gave up a season-low nine yards on 21 carries. With the defensive line gobbling up the Iowa State blockers, the linebackers had free rein to chase down ball carriers; the trio of Jaylan Ford, Anthony Hill and David Gbenda each had six tackles to share the team lead with safety Michael Taaffe. … Injuries took a toll on Texas, with receiver Xavier Worthy and DJ Campbell both leaving the game without returning to the field. Sarkisian said he didn’t think either injury was serious, but he said it was too early to know the availability on a short week capped by Friday’s game against Texas Tech. … The Longhorns have collected 10 regular-season wins for the first time since 2009. … Sweat blocked an Iowa State extra point that Austin Jordan returned for two points. The play was the first blocked PAT by Texas since 2021 and the first defensive 2-point conversion since 2019. … Tight end Gunnar Helm had a career-long 31-yard touchdown reception. … Worthy is the fourth Longhorn with three 50-reception seasons, joining Mike Adams, Roy Williams and Jaxon Shipley.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas football has been lifted by kicker Bert Auburn's consistency
