On the first play of the game, Florida freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson fumbled the ball after a hit from Texas freshman star Graceson Littleton. The ball rolled on the ground for a few seconds before a Gator jumped on the ball, keeping possession, eventually leading to an opening drive touchdown.

"I'm not saying that would have changed the whole outcome of the game, but man, we could recover a fumble right there on the 30 or so yard line going in, maybe a different game," Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said.

The offense blew multiple opportunities as well. 

Two moments that stand out are the overthrown deep ball from Manning to sophomore wideout Emmett Mosley in the second quarter and the incomplete double pass missed by sophomore receiver Ryan Wingo. In both cases, the receivers were wide open, and completions would have resulted in walk-in touchdowns.

Those moments have the potential to change games, and the Longhorns aren't capitalizing on them. You'll get away with that against San Jose State, but against an SEC foe, you're going to pay the price.

Now, Texas enters the ultimate moments game. The Red River Rivalry is notorious for being full of surprises and momentum swings. Teams are bound to get punched in the mouth during this contest, but what decides this matchup is the numerous counter-punches teams swing back with.

Florida came out swinging with an opening touchdown on Saturday, and the Longhorns responded with a bunch of whiffs. That must change this weekend in Dallas. 

The Cotton Bowl is where big-time players make big-time plays to take the golden hat home. Sarkisian speaks profoundly about the importance of all eleven players on the field, but the truth is, this weekend, he needs his stars on both sides of the ball to rise above the rest.