Follow along as our Devon Messinger jots down notes from the press box during Texas’ home matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
First Quarter
Wow… talk about a laser from Arch Manning to Cam Coleman.
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Barely threads the needle but it goes for 47 yards!! #HookEm
We have a Touchdown on Texas' first drive!!
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Talk about a quick start as Arch Manning finds Cam Coleman on a 14-yard TD pass.
With 12:59 left in the first quarter, Texas leads Mississippi State 7-0. #HookEm
Great start to the game for the Longhorns as they only needed four plays to go 62 yards down the field.
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Big bounce back drive for Cam Coleman after last weekend, up to 61 yards receiving & a touchdown already. #HookEm📷
After a quick touchdown that only took 1:55 off the clock, the Longhorns have had three-and-outs on their last two drives, resulting in a total of 6 yards gained. #HookEm
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Longhorns DC Will Muschamp is drawing up some interesting formations for the Longhorns on defense.
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Lined EDGE rusher Colton Vasek out wide and had him drop into coverage along the perimeter, while LB Justin Cryer was sent on a blitz from a similar position on the opposite side.…
Through one quarter of play, Texas leads Mississippi State 7-0. #HookEm
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Second Quarter
The kick from Mississippi State is NO good from 38-yards out!!
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The Longhorns get the football back at their own 20-yard line with 12:32 left in the second quarter. #HookEm
Without typical QB1 Kamario Taylor (injury), Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby has been utilizing a lot of wildcat to try to give the Longhorns a different look. #HookEm
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Following the injury to starting LT Trevor Goosby last weekend, Steve Sarkisian has elected to move Melvin Siani to the left side in his spot. #HookEm
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Steve Sarkisian has definitely leaned more into Arch Manning's ability to run the football as a quarterback these last two weeks, and it's paid dividends.
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The Texas O-Line has not been performing well so far.
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Outside of Arch Manning runs, Longhorn running backs have only averaged 2.25 yards per carry through a quarter & a half of action. #HookEm
Both Melvin Siani & Andre Cojoe are having a tough time acclimating to their new positions on the O-Line following LT Trevor Goosby's injury last week.
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Both Siani & Cojoe have been called for penalties on Texas' fourth drive of offense. #HookEm
The Longhorns kick is GOOD! Gianni Spetic connects from 45-yards out.
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With 4:41 left in the second quarter, Texas now leads Mississippi State 10-0. #HookEm
It almost looked like no one was blocking for Ryan Niblett before he tested the outside perimeter on that punt return.
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However, blocks were had somewhere on the field and an illegal block in the back penalty is called. Texas' punt return touchdown on special teams is taken off…
Hollywood Smothers was lucky not to be called for a safety there… ironically his determination to make something happen almost cost the team points.
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However, he was granted forward progress. #HookEm
Following the touchdown on the opening drive, the Texas offense has been #bad.
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Since that first drive, Arch Manning has thrown for just 28 yards, while the Texas running backs are averaging a mere 1.44 yards per carry tonight.
Longhorns DT Maraad Watson just lived every big boy's dream.
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BIG BOY touchdown on a 57-yard fumble recovery after LB Rasheem Biles forces the Mississippi State QB to fumble.
With 1:13 left in the half, Texas leads MSU 17-0. #HookEm
BIG MAN TOUCHDOWN FOR MARAAD WATSON🤘 pic.twitter.com/kiqiDlfxu8
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Longhorns EDGE Zina Umeozulu gets the sack before half!
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Will Muschamp's defense was finding a way to get to the quarterback before the end of the half, and helped to extend the team's lead. #HookEm
At the half, Texas leads Mississippi State 17-0. #HookEm
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Third Quarter
The third quarter magic is back for the Longhorns…
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Backwards pass fumble by Arch Manning and Mississippi State will get the ball at the Texas 29-yard line. #HookEm
Taking advantage of the Texas turnover, Mississippi State capitalizes with a 30-yard field goal.
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With 8:58 left in the third quarter, Texas now leads MSU 17-3. #HookEm
Finally, an explosive play!
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Arch Manning finds Emmett Mosley for 37-yards down the field.
TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS!!
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Arch Manning finds Raleek Brown on a 4-yard TD pass!
With 5:35 left in the third quarter, Texas now leads Mississippi State 24-3. #HookEm
With that Arch Manning touchdown pass to Raleek Brown, the Longhorns have scored more points in the third quarter today (7) than they did in their last six games combined (6). #HookEm
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Called for a face mask penalty earlier in the drive, Longhorns LB Justin Cryer gets his revenge with a straight line sack! #HookEm
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Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers is down on the field.
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The offseason transfer has been dealing with injuries in recent weeks, forcing Steve Sarkisian to tighten his RB rotation. #HookEm
Through three quarters of action, Texas leads Mississippi State 24-3. #HookEm
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Fourth Quarter
Turnover on Downs, Mississippi State.
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The Texas D continues to hold up here tonight, having allowed only 3 points thus far!
The Longhorns have allowed 5 sacks tonight.
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Some of those have been on Arch, others on the Texas O-Line. #HookEm
Longhorns LB Rasheem Biles has had an absolutely phenomenal game here tonight against Mississippi State.
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8 tackles, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble which resulted in a touchdown for Texas. #HookEm
Arch Manning DEEP touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley V!!! The two connect on a 42-yard completion.
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With 7:56 left in the contest, Texas leads Mississippi State 31-3. #HookEm
DROPPED A DOT🤘 pic.twitter.com/N1TzmDS1kQ
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Longhorns EDGE Colton Vasek tallies his first sack since his freshman season. #HookEm
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