Texas did play well, but that LSU team began to gel and got better and better each game. That game wouldn't have been close at the end of the season. I always think the beginning of the year games could be close. I would look for Texas to play really hard. This is a super bowl for all teams to stack up against Bama. I wouldn't be shocked if Texas kept it within a couple of scores. The end of the season when they get all of their new 5 star toys rolling would probably be a different story.
BTW...just getting on this thread but why wouldn't Ewers start? Is he not having a good camp? I haven't followed that part.