I feel like any TV exec that moves a high noon rivalry game to 3:30pm in the state of Texas should be forced to sit naked on the asphalt of one of the parking lots for 2 hours around game time. Oct 12th isn't going to be that hot, but southern states (I've lived in Coral Gables, FL and Waco, TX in my life so speaking from experience here) the heat peaks at almost exactly 3-3:30pm.
I agree with what Andy said yea a game hasn’t been played yet but just based on what we saw last year I don’t expect it and you definitely can pick who you play around. He didn’t have to play for Deon, he could have went to one of the other WAY BETTER schools who recruited him.