After a tumultuous week off the field, Texas football returned to Royal-Memorial Stadium Saturday and cruised to a comfortable 30-6 win over UTSA.  

The Longhorns (3-0) seized the top spot in the Associated Press poll after rallying for a 24-23 win over then No. 1 Ohio State a week ago at an electric DKR. But an awkward on-field exchange after the game between Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and sideline reporter Holly Rowe precipitated an even more uneasy moment for Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who joked in a Monday press conference about an AI-generated video that depicted Sarkisian striking Rowe.

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On Wednesday, defensive assistant Johnny Nansen got arrested on suspicion of DWI.

But Texas got back to football in a third meeting with UTSA (2-1) over the past five years Saturday night. The Longhorns didn’t look like the nation’s best team, especially with a sloppy performance on offense. Quarterback Arch Manning was just 16-of-32 for 161 yards and two touchdown passes to Cam Coleman through three quarters, and the Longhorns scored just one touchdown in four trips inside the red zone before adding on a late score.

But the Longhorns’ defense dominated. UTSA managed just ??? yards of offense and could never find a rhythm against defensive tackle Hero Kanu and linebacker Rasheem Biles.

Read below for a replay and highlights as the No. 1 Texas Longhorns beat the UTSA Roadrunners Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin.

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Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looses his helmet after a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Eddy Smith (94) in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looses his helmet after a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Eddy Smith (94) in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Richard Wesley (99) grabs UTSA Roadrunners wide receiver Mekhi Anderson (14) to bring him down, receiving a penalty in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Richard Wesley (99) grabs UTSA Roadrunners wide receiver Mekhi Anderson (14) to bring him down, receiving a penalty in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive lineman Zion Williams (96) watches the lights during a timeout in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Zion Williams (96) watches the lights during a timeout in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas takes the field ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas takes the field ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a punt in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a punt in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA Roadrunners linebacker Eddy Smith (94) celebrates bringing down Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Eddy Smith (94) celebrates bringing down Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a pass in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a pass in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas Longhorns huddle at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

The Texas Longhorns huddle at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanBevo XV takes photos with fans ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Bevo XV takes photos with fans ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches as kicker Gianni Spetic (44) )warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches as kicker Gianni Spetic (44) )warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanFans cheer as Bevo XV walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Fans cheer as Bevo XV walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanBevo XV takes the field ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Bevo XV takes the field ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) arrives during the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) arrives during the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spins his whistle around his finger as the team warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spins his whistle around his finger as the team warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) heads to locker room in a boot after the game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) heads to locker room in a boot after the game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) runs the ball during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) runs the ball during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanA member of the Texas Marching Band plays ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

A member of the Texas Marching Band plays ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns mascot Hook'Em leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns mascot Hook’Em leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanFans watch the Texas Marching Band enter the stadium ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Fans watch the Texas Marching Band enter the stadium ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas Longhorns Band leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

The Texas Longhorns Band leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanA man wants to hand out bleacher chairs ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

A man wants to hand out bleacher chairs ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA Roadrunners quarterback Owen McCown (2) sends a pass to a teammate in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Owen McCown (2) sends a pass to a teammate in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanYoung fans wait to watch Bevo XV walk into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Young fans wait to watch Bevo XV walk into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanA Texas fan puts “horns up” ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

A Texas fan puts “horns up” ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanA young fan holds a stuffed longhorn toy ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

A young fan holds a stuffed longhorn toy ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns cheerleaders and dancers follow the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns cheerleaders and dancers follow the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanA Texas Longhorns fan uses a program to shade his face ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

A Texas Longhorns fan uses a program to shade his face ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) eyes UTSA Roadrunners safety Elijah Newell (22) as he approaches for a tackle in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) eyes UTSA Roadrunners safety Elijah Newell (22) as he approaches for a tackle in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Karle “K”J Lacey Jr. (9) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Karle “K”J Lacey Jr. (9) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Owen Pewee (2) in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Owen Pewee (2) in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA quarterback Owen McCown (2) is pushed out of bounds by Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA quarterback Owen McCown (2) is pushed out of bounds by Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA head coach Jeff Traylor disputes a call during a timeout in the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor disputes a call during a timeout in the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives for extra yards during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives for extra yards during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr (15) misses a catch during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr (15) misses a catch during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanFormer Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is honored during the second quarter in the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is honored during the second quarter in the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) breaks a tackle by UTSA receiver AJ Wilson (84) after an interception during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) breaks a tackle by UTSA receiver AJ Wilson (84) after an interception during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled by Texas defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled by Texas defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas warms up at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas warms up at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) celebrates a touchdown by Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) during the the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) celebrates a touchdown by Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) during the the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Zina Umeozulu (19) takes the field after half time against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Zina Umeozulu (19) takes the field after half time against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) runs though the UTSA defense in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) runs though the UTSA defense in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) falls to the ground after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) falls to the ground after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) evades UTSA Roadrunners safety Elijah Newell (22) in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) evades UTSA Roadrunners safety Elijah Newell (22) in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) tackles UTSA receiver David Amador II (0) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) tackles UTSA receiver David Amador II (0) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) and Texas edge Zina Umeozulu (19) celebrate after defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) and Texas edge Zina Umeozulu (19) celebrate after defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit during a slide in the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit during a slide in the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Ryan Niblett (21) and Texas wide receiver Kohen Brown (13) celebrate after a kick return during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) and Texas wide receiver Kohen Brown (13) celebrate after a kick return during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanA Texas Longhorns cheerleader waves the flag after a score during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

A Texas Longhorns cheerleader waves the flag after a score during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners cornerback RJ Lester (13) in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners cornerback RJ Lester (13) in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp coaches in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp coaches in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Colton Vasek (92) and defensive back Jonah Williams (9) bring down UTSA Roadrunners running back A'marion Peterson (28) in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colton Vasek (92) and defensive back Jonah Williams (9) bring down UTSA Roadrunners running back A’marion Peterson (28) in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns fans dance during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns fans dance during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA head coach Jeff Traylor walks the field during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor walks the field during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Michael Terry III (11) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Michael Terry III (11) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches from the sideline during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches from the sideline during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas quarterback Arch Manning (16) and the offense take the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) and the offense take the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr. (15) reacts to a flag during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

UTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr. (15) reacts to a flag during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) points at UTSA cornerback James Madison II (17) after a play during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) points at UTSA cornerback James Madison II (17) after a play during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas offensive lineman Laurence Seymore III (50) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas offensive lineman Laurence Seymore III (50) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanThe UTSA offense lines up for a play during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

The UTSA offense lines up for a play during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas Longhorns hold up the sign of the horns after the win over UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

The Texas Longhorns hold up the sign of the horns after the win over UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

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The bottom line looks good for the nation’s No. 1 team, but head coach Steve Sarkisian has some things to fix before the No. 15 Longhorns visit Tennessee Saturday top open SEC play.

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Freshman running back Derrek Cooper plows in from the 1-yard line for his first touchdown as a Longhorn. Texas fans finally exhale a little bit, and some start heading for the exits. Don’t they know Sixth Street is open till 2 a.m.?

Texas edge Colin Simmons is on the sidelines in street clothes with a boot on his right foot. He wasn’t helped off the field at any point, but he may have tweaked an ankle or foot at some point in the first half.

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Texas goes for it on fourth-and-5 from the UTSA 14-yard line, and QB Arch Manning sails a pass over the head of Emmett Mosley V. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian showed his frustration with all the field goals, and the Longhorns come away from their fourth trip into the red zone without any points for the first time.

Texas kicker Gianni Spetic misses a 36-yard field goal, but the Longhorns get a break after UTSA roughs the kicker. But no matter; the Longhorns are having some red-zone issues, and Spetic boots home a 23-yarder for his third field goal of the game. Texas has made three trips into the red zone but has just one touchdown.

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Arch Manning has completed just one of his past seven passes, and the Texas offense seems stuck in the muck. Fortunately for Texas, its defense continues to stifle the Roadrunners. UTSA has just 89 yards of offense and punts for the fifth time. Texas takes over at midfield, looking for some offensive juice.

A sloppy opening drive by Texas, a 37-yard punt by Texas’s Mac Chiumento and a 15-yard facemask call on Derek Williams Jr. on the punt sets up a 43-yard field goal from UTSA’s Michael Petro. It’s not pretty, but Texas still holds a comfortable lead.

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The Longhorns put on a workmanlike effort to take a commanding lead into halftime. They have 228 yards of offense compared to 70 for UTSA, and it’s almost evenly split between Arch Manning’s arm (116 yards passing) and an efficient ground game (112).

It wasn’t pretty, but QB Arch Manning and the Texas offense do enough to get Gianni Spetic  in range for a 34-yard field goal. Manning used his legs more than his arm on the drive and took some big hits.

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Texas has now punted or been stopped on fourth down on its last four drives. UTSA would love to put some pressure on the Longhorns by scoring on this drive, but the Roadrunners have just 67 total yards.

Texas DT Hero Kanu is having a massive game. He’s got a tackle for a loss, a pass breakup, a quarterback pressure and just forced a UTSA punt after forcing Owen McCown to throw it away on third-and-long. But UTSA responds by getting a fourth-down stop. Steve Sarkisian rolled the dice at midfield and came up with a 12 when Arch Manning overshot Emmett Mosley V.

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QB Arch Manning is spreading it around, but he looks for Cam Coleman in the red zone. The Auburn transfer hauls in his second TD of the game, this one from 3 yards out. Debate in the pressbox: Who will lead the Longhorns in receiving this season? Right now, Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosley V each have 11 while Coleman has 10. 

UTSA has come to play, at least on offense. The Roadrunners are testing the Texas run defense, and the 2025 bugbear of penalties has bit the Longhorns, who have drawn three flags for 45 yards.

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Gianni Spetic shows off his leg for Texas with a 52-yard field goal after a personal foul by center Connor Robertson bogs down a promising drive. Spetic has a strong leg; he made four of five from at least 50 yards last season for Memphis. His career long is 55.

UTSA gets a 34-yard field goal from Michael Petro on its second drive. UTSA did a nice job getting the edge on that drive, especially running to Colin Simmons’ side. But Simmons does get his second sack of the season to end the drive. Will Henderson III has six carries for 33 yards for UTSA, and the Roadrunners picked up 41 yards on the ground on that drive before the sack.

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It’s a dream start for Texas. After the turnover, quarterback Arch Manning finds Cam Coleman for a 24-yard touchdown pass across the middle. It looks like the Longhorns are glad to be back on the field.

On the first snap from scrimmage, a hot pass from UTSA quarterback Owen McCown foes through the hands of DJ Allen Jr., and Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles comes down with his second pick of the season. 

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Texas wins the toss and will defer to the second half. The Longhorns’ defense will try and set the tone first. 

Starting free safety Kobe Black is not suited up during warmups and looks poised to miss the game with an undisclosed injury. That likely means junior Derek Williams Jr. will get his fourth career start in his 32nd career game. Defensive tackle Justus Terry, defensive back Xavier Filsaime and tight end Nick Townsend are also not suited up. Safety Jonah Williams and running back Derrek Cooper missed last week, but both are suited up and warming up.

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Where: Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin.

TV/radio: SEC Network+, 1300, 98.1, 105.3 (Spanish)

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Moneyline: Texas -8000, UTSA +2200

Spread: Texas is favored by 30½ points

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Another home game, another hot day. For the third straight week, temperatures will soar close to 100 degrees with stifling humidity. There is the slightest chances for a scattered shower, but the home fans will likely have to wait until the next game at Royal-Memorial Stadium Oct. 17 against Florida for even a hint of football weather.

Texas 56, Texas State 7, Sept. 5

Texas 24, Ohio State 23, Sept. 12
UTSA, Sept. 19
at Tennessee, Sept. 26
Oklahoma, Dallas Oct. 10
Florida, Oct. 17
Ole Miss, Oct. 24
Mississippi State, Oct. 31
at Missouri, Nov. 7
at LSU, Nov. 14
Arkansas, Nov. 21
at Texas A&M, Nov. 27

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