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STILLWATER, Okla. -- The struggling Texas defense will be tested again when it faces Oklahoma States explosive offense on the road.The 22nd-ranked Longhorns gave up 47 points in a win over Notre Dame and 50 in a loss to California. Oklahoma State is capable of doing just as much damage. The Cowboys average 39 points and feature one of the nations top pro quarterback prospects in Mason Rudolph.The Texas loss at California left coach Charlie Strong promising to get more involved in the defense, but hes resisted pressure to fire defensive coordinator Vance Bedford.We know weve had our issues on defense, and I have a lot of confidence in Vance Bedford, and I know Vance is going to do a good job, Strong said. We had a lot of time to sit by and just go look at the games that weve played this season and just how much better we could have been. And I said to him, its just three errors.The Longhorns will need to limit errors against the Cowboys. Rudolph entered the week ranked 11th nationally with 1,296 yards passing. The strong-armed junior passed for a school-record 540 yards against Pittsburgh, and he faces a secondary that has allowed nine passing touchdowns in the first three games. The Cowboys also are having some success running the ball with the tandem of Justice Hill and Rennie Childs doing most of the damage.Texas (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) can get a leg up in the conference race with a win and put Oklahoma State (2-2, 0-1) in a bind to start league play. If the Longhorns lose and cant slow Oklahoma States offense, Bedford said he will accept responsibility.I look at myself first, he said. I will never put the blame on a player or system. Look at yourself first and see what you can do to help the players be successful.Here are some things to watch on Saturday:PERKINS SUSPENDED: Senior offensive guard Kent Perkins has been suspended following his arrest last week for allegedly driving while intoxicated. The teams most experienced offensive lineman was arrested last Friday.Perkins apologized to the team.Im really grateful that I didnt cause injury to somebody else, you know, he said. I mean, its crazy what happened, and Im just thankful to God that nothing physically happened to me or anybody else.JAMES WASHINGTON: Oklahoma States speedster caught nine passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns against Pittsburgh two weekends ago and six passes for 89 yards against Baylor last week. Hes a playmaker who can beat defenses down the field or turn a short pass into a long gain.YOUNG GUN: Freshman quarterback Shane Buechele had his first rough game in his first road contest against Cal, getting briefly knocked out of the first half with a rib injury and throwing a key interception that set up a score in the loss. Now he faces a trip to Stillwater and a loud, hostile environment and no Perkins protecting him.AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL: Texas punter Michael Dicksons fumbled snap and 10-yard punt set up Oklahoma States winning field goal season. The Australian has been nothing short of excellent in 2016. His 50.4-yard average is best in the Big 12.DYNAMIC DUO: Texas running backs DOnta Foreman and Chris Warren III are quite the one-two punch. Foreman has rushed for 288 yards and three touchdowns in just two games. Warren has rushed for 260 yards in three games.---Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter (at)CliffBruntAP.---AP Sports Writer Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report. Leandro Barbosa Jersey .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. Alan Williams Jersey . -- If this was Aaron Gordons final home game at Arizona, and it almost certainly was, then he went out in style. http://www.cheapsunsjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-troy-daniels-jersey . 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CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert, who has battled an ankle injury all offseason, wont play in the teams Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Eifert, who was still working on the rehab field during Wednesdays practice, told ESPNs Bob Holtzman on Thursday that hes still a couple of weeks from returning and is running at about half speed.Its tough, Eifert said of not playing against the Steelers. Even just preparing for the game, its tough. Its going to be even harder once the game time comes and the bullets are flying and everyones running around. I just have to get healthy and get back as soon as I can.The AFC North rivals usually put on an intense, hard-hitting game, and Eifert knows that all too well.ddddddddddddHe sustained a concussion last year after Steelers safety Mike Mitchell hit Eiferts head with the crown of his helmet.Eifert said he feels like his ankle has been getting stronger every week, but it has been a frustratingly long process for him -- and apparently for fantasy football players, too.Ive had some hate tweets for being hurt, Eifert said, laughing. Somehow its my fault that they started me when everybody knows Im hurt, and I lost the game for them. Thats your fault for starting me. I mean, cmon, everybody knows Im not playing right now. ' ' '