{"id":476434,"date":"2026-10-25T17:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T17:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/476434\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T17:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T17:38:34","slug":"three-longhorns-who-stood-out-in-win-against-ole-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/476434\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Longhorns Who Stood Out in Win Against Ole Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not a real Texas win if your blood pressure doesn\u2019t spike and your heart rate doesn’t get to 200 beats per minute.<\/p>\n

As has become familiar this season, the Longhorns beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27<\/a> in a game that went right down to the wire.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are three players who stood out in the Longhorns\u2019 win over Ole Miss.<\/p>\n

Raleek Brown\"<\/p>\n

Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown on the field after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Ladies and gentlemen, a Longhorn has eclipsed 100 yards in a rushing game.<\/p>\n

When the news hit that Hollywood Smothers would be unavailable on Saturday, it was a bit frightening for a Texas team that had struggled to maintain a consistent run game. What fans didn\u2019t know is that Raleek Brown was ready to play his best football game in burnt orange.<\/p>\n

Brown set several season highs for himself, finishing with 157 rushing yards, averaging 6.8 yards per carry, with his longest run going for 47 yards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Texas might not have walked away victorious had Brown not put up an unforgettable fourth-quarter performance in which he amassed 87 rushing yards. The most memorable of his attempts was the 47-yard gash that set up Texas for the go-ahead touchdown.<\/p>\n

Justin Cryer\"Texas<\/p>\n

Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer reacts after a defensive stop during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

In the span of just two plays, the Longhorns offense lost its left tackle<\/a> and the football.<\/p>\n

DKR was dead, almost funeral-quiet. Ole Miss had the opportunity to strike in silence, but that opportunity left just as quickly as it arrived when Justin Cryer resuscitated the Texas faithful with an interception.<\/p>\n

The man whose moniker is \u201cJuice\u201d quite literally juiced the Texas team. After his interception, Texas went on a 21\u20130 run to end the first half.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But Cryer\u2019s contributions didn\u2019t stop there. <\/p>\n

The senior linebacker broke up a pass on the opening play of the second quarter and later combined with Lance Jackson to stop Kewan Lacy two yards shy of the end zone on third-and-goal. That stop set up Rasheem Biles\u2019 ensuing fourth-down interception, which preserved Texas\u2019 lead at halftime.<\/p>\n

Ryan Wingo\"Texas<\/p>\n

Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo scores on a touchdown reception at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

For a Texas offense that\u2019s struggled to produce explosive plays all season, Ryan Wingo provided a much-needed spark on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Wingo finished the game with seven receptions, 111 yards and a touchdown, accounting for more than half of Arch Manning\u2019s 212 passing yards.<\/p>\n

The junior wide receiver\u2019s versatility was on full display Saturday, showcasing both his deep-threat potential and ability to make plays after the catch. It was the latter that stood out first.<\/p>\n

Late in the first quarter, with Texas facing first-and-18, Wingo took a pass caught behind the line of scrimmage and turned it into a 43-yard gain, setting up Texas\u2019 first touchdown on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Ryan Wingo with an EXPLOSIVE run after the catch for a 43-yard gain!#CFB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vhoO7TVjak<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

He wasn\u2019t done there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Early in the second quarter, Manning connected with Wingo on a beautifully placed deep ball for a 50-yard touchdown, extending Texas\u2019 lead to 17-3.<\/p>\n

Although Wingo\u2019s production slowed significantly in the second half, possibly due to Cam Coleman\u2019s absence, his first-half contributions set up a much-needed 21-point cushion entering halftime.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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