The Texas Longhorns are shutting out the Kansas Jayhawks at the half, 26-0.

Turning point: The kickoff. Seriously. Kansas has a terrible defense and Texas went right after it with the run game. Texas scored 14 points in the first quarter and never looked back. This is the third time this season Texas has scored 13 or more in the first quarter. It's also the first time Texas scored touchdowns on its first two drives in almost two years.

Stat of the half: Kansas had 10 total yards in the first half. The Jayhawks had been able to move the ball some against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. That was not the case against Texas. Kansas only had four yards passing and six running. The Jayhawks were also held to one first down.

Best player in the half: Texas running back Malcolm Brown had 103 yards in the first half. That's his third 100-yard game as a true freshman. Brown is the fourth true freshman to have at least three 100-yard rushing games. Cedric Benson has five. Earl Campbell has four. Brown and Ricky Williams have three each.

What Texas needs to do: Texas needs to continue to let the game play out and get David Ash some long throws in the second half. He needs to leave this game feeling good about himself. In order for that to happen, Ash has to connect on a pass down the field.