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Longhorns of the Week: Raleek Brown, LB duo, Muschamp
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Texas survived last night, beating Ole Miss 34-7 and avoiding another loss. Now, it's time to take stock of the Longhorns performance, with our players of the game. Texas got a number of elite individual performances but a few stood out among the pack. Without these four players(and one coach), Texas is 4-3 right now and Sarkisian is under fire once again.
Here's who stood out from the Longhorns performance yesterday:
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Offense: RB Raleek Brown
This was the best performance from Texas' offensive portal class this season. Smothers was great against Ohio State but Brown took over this game. He set a career high for carries and rushing yards in this one, toting the rock 23 times for 157 yards. Brown made the most of a strong run blocking performance from the OL, creating a number of explosives for the Texas offense. If Texas can get that production from Brown and the run game moving forward, it could be the lynchpin of the Texas offense.
Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo during the Bevo parade before the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledges fans while entering the stadium before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) acknowledges before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Bevo is led on to the field before the game between Mississippi Rebels and Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns players run on to the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks on before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Makhi Frazier (25) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive end Colton Vasek (92) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after a defensive stop during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) signals first down during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) defends during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) reacts after a run with quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs with the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive line Trevor Goosby (74) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) makes a catch in front of Mississippi Rebels safety Sharif Denson (7) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) breaks up a pass during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) is tackled by Mississippi Rebels safety Joenel Aguero (6) during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) acknowledge fans while entering Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before the game against the Mississippi Rebels. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis (9) returns a fumble during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive end Blake Purchase (3) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16), forcing a fumble, during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) rolls out during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) intercepts a pass in front of Mississippi Rebels tight end Caleb Odom (4) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) on the field after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates on the field after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Actor Matthew McConaughey on the field after the game between Mississippi Rebels and Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Fireworks over the main scoreboard at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium after the game between Mississippi Rebels and Texas Longhorns. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo during the Bevo parade before the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo during the Bevo parade before the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledges fans while entering the stadium before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) acknowledges before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Bevo is led on to the field before the game between Mississippi Rebels and Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns players run on to the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks on before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Makhi Frazier (25) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive end Colton Vasek (92) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after a defensive stop during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) signals first down during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) defends during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) reacts after a run with quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs with the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive line Trevor Goosby (74) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) makes a catch in front of Mississippi Rebels safety Sharif Denson (7) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) breaks up a pass during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) is tackled by Mississippi Rebels safety Joenel Aguero (6) during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) acknowledge fans while entering Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before the game against the Mississippi Rebels. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis (9) returns a fumble during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive end Blake Purchase (3) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16), forcing a fumble, during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) rolls out during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) intercepts a pass in front of Mississippi Rebels tight end Caleb Odom (4) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) on the field after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates on the field after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Actor Matthew McConaughey on the field after the game between Mississippi Rebels and Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Fireworks over the main scoreboard at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium after the game between Mississippi Rebels and Texas Longhorns. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Defense: LBs Rasheem Biles and Justin Cryer
The pair of transfer LBs took over this game for Texas. Both Biles and Cryer nabbed an INT, both coming in massive moments for Texas. They added multiple PBUs at the line of scrimmage and some great open-field tackling. Despite no sacks, Biles and Cryer led a very disruptive performance from the Longhorns defense. With Simmons out, these two helped fill that void and put together an elite performance.
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Special Teams: DT Alex January
Alex January's FG block is just about the only thing the special teams unit did to help Texas in this one. It was a huge play and one, according to Hero Kanu, that January called before the snap. He's been an unsung hero of the Texas defense but he flashed in a major way on special teams in this one. If January doesn't come up with the block, the complexion of that game changes down the stretch and Texas could be leaving with a loss.
Coaching: DC Will Muschamp
Will Muschamp continues to prove is worth every single weekend. This week, he had the unenviable task of corralling Trinidad Chambliss. He found a way to confuse Chambliss, leading to a 48% completion and 3 INTs, both FBS lows for the QB. Muschamp did a great job of creating pressure in unique ways, bottling the Rebel run game and staving off the second half flurry. As Texas looks towards the CFP, they know their defense will give them a great performance each weekend, largely due to Muschamp's brilliance.
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