{"id":442075,"date":"2026-09-20T15:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T15:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442075\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T15:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T15:16:16","slug":"texas-football-grades-how-the-longhorns-looked-in-win-over-utsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442075\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas football grades: How the Longhorns looked in win over UTSA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Zion Williams (96) watches the lights during a timeout in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Zion Williams (96) watches the lights during a timeout in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas takes the field ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas takes the field ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a punt in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a punt in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Eddy Smith (94) celebrates bringing down Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Eddy Smith (94) celebrates bringing down Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a pass in the first quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a pass in the first quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas Longhorns huddle at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Longhorns huddle at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo XV takes photos with fans ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo XV takes photos with fans ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches as kicker Gianni Spetic (44) )warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches as kicker Gianni Spetic (44) )warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans cheer as Bevo XV walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans cheer as Bevo XV walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo XV takes the field ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo XV takes the field ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) arrives during the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) arrives during the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spins his whistle around his finger as the team warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spins his whistle around his finger as the team warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) runs the ball during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) runs the ball during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A member of the Texas Marching Band plays ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A member of the Texas Marching Band plays ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns mascot Hook'Em leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns mascot Hook&#8217;Em leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans watch the Texas Marching Band enter the stadium ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans watch the Texas Marching Band enter the stadium ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas Longhorns Band leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Longhorns Band leads the Bevo Parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A man wants to hand out bleacher chairs ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A man wants to hand out bleacher chairs ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Owen McCown (2) sends a pass to a teammate in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Owen McCown (2) sends a pass to a teammate in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Young fans wait to watch Bevo XV walk into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Young fans wait to watch Bevo XV walk into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo XV is escorted to the stadium ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas fan puts \u201chorns up\u201d ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas fan puts \u201chorns up\u201d ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A young fan holds a stuffed longhorn toy ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A young fan holds a stuffed longhorn toy ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns cheerleaders and dancers follow the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns cheerleaders and dancers follow the player parade ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas Longhorns fan uses a program to shade his face ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas Longhorns fan uses a program to shade his face ahead of the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Karle \u201cK\u201dJ Lacey Jr. (9) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Karle \u201cK\u201dJ Lacey Jr. (9) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA quarterback Owen McCown (2) is pushed out of bounds by Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA quarterback Owen McCown (2) is pushed out of bounds by Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor disputes a call during a timeout in the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor disputes a call during a timeout in the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives for extra yards during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives for extra yards during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr (15) misses a catch during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr (15) misses a catch during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is honored during the second quarter in the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is honored during the second quarter in the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) breaks a tackle by UTSA receiver AJ Wilson (84) after an interception during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) breaks a tackle by UTSA receiver AJ Wilson (84) after an interception during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled by Texas defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled by Texas defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas warms up at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas warms up at the beginning of the third quarter in the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the first quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the first quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) runs though the UTSA defense in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) runs though the UTSA defense in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) falls to the ground after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) falls to the ground after losing his helmet during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) evades UTSA Roadrunners safety Elijah Newell (22) in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) evades UTSA Roadrunners safety Elijah Newell (22) in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. (4) misses a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) tackles UTSA receiver David Amador II (0) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) tackles UTSA receiver David Amador II (0) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) and Texas edge Zina Umeozulu (19) celebrate after defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) and Texas edge Zina Umeozulu (19) celebrate after defensive stop during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit during a slide in the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit during a slide in the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas Longhorns cheerleader waves the flag after a score during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas Longhorns cheerleader waves the flag after a score during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners cornerback RJ Lester (13) in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners cornerback RJ Lester (13) in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp coaches in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp coaches in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs through UTSA defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"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\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive end Colton Vasek (92) and defensive back Jonah Williams (9) bring down UTSA Roadrunners running back A&#8217;marion Peterson (28) in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns fans dance during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns fans dance during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor walks the field during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor walks the field during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Michael Terry III (11) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Michael Terry III (11) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches from the sideline during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches from the sideline during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA running back Brandon High Jr. (10) is tackled during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) and the offense take the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) and the offense take the field during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"UTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr. (15) reacts to a flag during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UTSA receiver DJ Allen Jr. (15) reacts to a flag during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) points at UTSA cornerback James Madison II (17) after a play during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) points at UTSA cornerback James Madison II (17) after a play during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas offensive lineman Laurence Seymore III (50) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas offensive lineman Laurence Seymore III (50) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The UTSA offense lines up for a play during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The UTSA offense lines up for a play during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) jumps for a catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas running back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) drops a pass during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas Longhorns hold up the sign of the horns after the win over UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Longhorns hold up the sign of the horns after the win over UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball in the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>After a tumultuous week off the field, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/hookem\/football\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas football<\/a> returned Saturday to Royal-Memorial Stadium and cruised to a comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-utsa-football-game-score-22430373.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">30-6 win<\/a> over UTSA. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But the final nonconference game of the season came with concerns for a Texas team that has to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-vs-utsa-arch-manning-sec-22430725.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> open SEC play<\/a> next week at No. 15 Tennessee. The Longhorns struggled on offense while tallying just 397 total yards and scoring just two touchdowns in five red-zone trips, but a dominant defense held UTSA to just 143 yards and their first game without a touchdown in six seasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the Longhorns graded out in their 40th straight win over an in-state, nonconference foe (dating back to\u00a01968):<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/columns\/article\/texas-football-arch-manning-utsa-22430463.php\" data-link=\"native\" title=\"MORE: Texas Longhorns didn&#039;t drop hammer on UTSA. Are there concerns entering SEC play? | Golden\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MORE: Texas Longhorns didn&#8217;t drop hammer on UTSA. Are there concerns entering SEC play? | Golden<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Owen Pewee (2) in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) evades a tackle from UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Owen Pewee (2) in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. Texas beat UTSA 30-6.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback: C<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-arch-manning-holly-rowe-video-22432320.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arch Manning<\/a> reverted to some old habits by tucking it and running when he couldn\u2019t hit his first read. The fourth-year quarterback, who threw for just 161 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 16-of-32 passing, ran nine times for 50 yards but took some unnecessary hits. He took care of the ball without a fumble or interception for the first time this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Running backs: C<\/p>\n<p>Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown each carried the ball 10 times and produced 54 and 41 yards, respectively. Freshman Derrek Cooper almost stole the show with 11 carries, 44 yards and his first career touchdown. But the trio averaged just 4.5 yards a carry, and things could get rockier next week on Rocky Top<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Wide receivers: B-<\/p>\n<p>Auburn transfer Cam Coleman hauled in two touchdowns with 59 yards on his four catches and proved Texas\u2019s best red-zone weapon. No other receiver had a catch longer than 17 yards, and tight end Shannon Spencer dropped what could have been a long gain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Offensive line: B+<\/p>\n<p>The most consistent unit on the offense again gave Manning superb protection, even if the quarterback took a sack and four hits while dropping back to pass. The starting group keeps avoiding penalties, too, although center Connor Robertson did draw an uncharacteristic personal foul. Texas did rush for 228 yards but only averaged 4.8 yards a carry against a porous UTSA run defense.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) intercepts a tipped ball during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Defensive line: A-<\/p>\n<p>Tackle Hero Kanu enjoyed his best game of the season with two solo tackles, a pass breakup, a tackle for a loss and a pair of quarterback hits. An injury sidelined edge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/colin-simmons-update-injury-texas-football-22440199.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Colin Simmons<\/a> for the second half after he had a sack before the break, but freshman edge Richard Wesley impressed in his absence with three solo tackles and a tackle for a loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Linebackers: A-<\/p>\n<p>Rasheem Biles came down with his second interception of the season on the game\u2019s opening drive, and he tied for team-high honors with four tackles and three solo stops. Justin Cryer also had an active game for a defense that allowed just one first down on 11 third-down snaps, a point of emphasis for a unit that entered the game tied for last in the SEC by allowing 50% of third-down conversions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Defensive backs: A<\/p>\n<p>UTSA quarterback Owen McCown averaged a measly 3 yards per attempt while throwing for just 70 yards on 14-of-23 passing. Derek Williams Jr. had an impressive game at free safety in place of the injured Kobe Black and broke up two passes. Slot corner Graceson Littleton remains a force in both coverage and run support.<\/p>\n<p>Special teams: B+<\/p>\n<p>Kicker Gianni Spetic missed his first kick of the season, but it got wiped out by a penalty. So, the Memphis transfer technically remains perfect after going 3-for-3 with a 52-yarder. Preseason All-American return man Ryan Niblett had his best day of the year with 41 yards on three punt returns, but he did have one long one wiped out by one of the season-high eight penalties for 88 yards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Coaching: C+<\/p>\n<p>Defensively, coordinator Will Muschamp dialed up the right calls all game while suffocating a veteran UTSA defense. But head coach and play-caller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-holly-rowe-steve-sarkisian-22430724.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Sarkisian<\/a> didn\u2019t have his best game. He mishandled the clock at the end of the first half, which took away at least one more play for Texas and meant the Longhorns settled for a field goal. He also had some red-zone missteps, an issue in previous seasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against UTSA&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":442076,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133],"class_list":["post-442075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/442075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=442075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/442075\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/442076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=442075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=442075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=442075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}