AUSTIN – The Texas Longhorns’ season has finally begun and after one half of play they still have the upper hand.

However, not everything went smoothly.

After a promising start to their first drive, a penalty by center Jake Majors threw a spanner in the works and forced the Longhorns to a point.

However, the defense was up to the task and quickly forced them into a three-and-out, giving the ball back to Quinn Ewers and co.

The Longhorns took advantage of this on their next attack, marching down the field behind a balanced attack and taking the lead on a Tre Wisner touchdown from a few yards out.

However, the Horns came up short on their next chance, with a pass from Ewers being tipped off the line and intercepted by the Rams.

Fortunately for the Horns, the defense remained rock solid, holding the Rams back once again. And on the very next possession, the Horns extended their lead with a Bert Auburn field goal, making it 10-0 early in the second quarter.

One drive later, the Longhorns were back on track, with Ewers scoring Matthew Golden for the first touchdown of the season to give Texas a 17-0 lead with just under six minutes left in the first half.

Things then went south for Colorado State when Jahdae Barron intercepted a pass from Brayden Fowler and Nicolosi, giving the Horns great field position in midfield.

Just a few plays later, the Longhorns were in the end zone again, when Ewers hit Isaiah Bond for his first Longhorns touchdown.

A quick three-and-out on the Rams’ next possession gave Texas the ball back with about a minute left in the first half. Texas had great field position again, thanks to a fantastic 35-yard return by transfer receiver Silas Bolden.

Texas took advantage again, with Ewers giving Golden their second goal of the game to give the Horns a 31-0 lead at halftime.

The Horns hope to finish off the Rams early in the second half and give their reserves some much-needed training for the remainder of the match.