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Matchups to watch in Texas-Missouri: Muschamp vs. Simmons
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Texas heads up to Columbia, Missouri this Saturday to take on the 6-2 Tigers . If the Longhorns are going to make the CFP, they likely need a win. Missouri has taken two losses to the two teams Texas just beat, but both games were on the road. When at home, the Tigers have been an elite team, including dominating the Florida Gators . If Texas is going to give Missouri just their fourth home loss in the last 3 seasons, they'll need to win certain critical matchups.
Here are the four matchups that'll decide if Texas' CFP hopes are alive on Saturday night:
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Will Muschamp vs. Austin Simmons
This is where Texas has dominated this season. Austin Simmons has been one of the biggest risers this season, sporting a 16-2 TD-INT ratio and nearing 2,000 yards passing. However, it's fair to say Muschamp and this defense will be the stiffest challenge to date. If Muschamp can force Simmons to be uncomfortable, they can possibly take advantage of his inaccuracy. Given the offensive struggles, Texas might need to steal a possession or two from Simmons and the Tigers.
Texas OL vs. Missouri Front Seven
This is the matchup that'll decide the game. The Texas OL performed terrible against Mississippi State, giving up 6 sacks for the second time this season(Tennessee). Missouri's front seven is strong, sporting a top 25 rush defense and has collected 19 sacks this season thus far. Daden Hopkins is the budding superstar on the defensive line but the linebackers is where Missouri's defense is special. Nicholas Rodriguez and Robert Woodyard Jr. is one of the best LB duos in the sport and the Texas OL will have to handle them if they're going to win on Saturday.
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Texas DL vs. Missouri OL
Whether Colin Simmons plays or not, this is an area Texas should have an advantage. While the Missouri run game has been strong this season, they struggled against an Ole Miss DL that's very comparable to Texas' unit. The Longhorns front has done nothing but shut down the run game all season, leaving nearly every offense one-dimensional. They'll have to do that in this game because Jamal Roberts can take over the way Jadan Baugh did in the Florida game.
Texas WRs vs. Missouri Secondary
This should be another matchup that leans Texas' direction. Now, the injuries to Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo are cause for concern but it seems at least one will play. Missouri's pass defense ranks 94th in the country, giving up 226.9 yards per game through the air. There should be openings for Arch Manning and if he's given time, it has a chance to be a strong day through the air for Texas.
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Arch Manning vs. The Blitz
This is the matchup that might decide if Texas makes the CFP. Florida and Ole Miss felt fully comfortable attacking Manning and leaving this secondary to handle the wide receivers, knowing Manning was likely to make a mistake or two. If Manning, like he did largely against Mississippi State, avoids mistakes and is accurate, it'll give the Texas offense a chance to breathe. If he can't, there is little chance this offense finds any rhythm on Saturday, much less down the stretch of this season.
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) greets fans while entering Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters his pen on the field before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and Mississippi State Cougars Head Coach Jeff Lebby talk before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) is tackled by Mississippi State Cougars linebacker Zakari Tillman (7) after making a catch in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after making a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) grabs the facemask of Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) hits Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Swann (17) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs for yards after catching a lateral pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs for yards during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) is sacked during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad member performs during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs for yards after making a catch during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) and offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) react after Coleman caught a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars 03 wide receiver Anthony Evans III (3) fumbles the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars running back Fluff Bothwell (24) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by safety Marcus Williams (15) Mississippi State Cougars during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad performs during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the drone show during the second half of a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown after making a reception during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) greets fans while entering Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters his pen on the field before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and Mississippi State Cougars Head Coach Jeff Lebby talk before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) is tackled by Mississippi State Cougars linebacker Zakari Tillman (7) after making a catch in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after making a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) grabs the facemask of Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) hits Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Swann (17) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs for yards after catching a lateral pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs for yards during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) is sacked during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad member performs during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs for yards after making a catch during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) and offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) react after Coleman caught a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars 03 wide receiver Anthony Evans III (3) fumbles the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars running back Fluff Bothwell (24) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by safety Marcus Williams (15) Mississippi State Cougars during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad performs during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars 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 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the drone show during the second half of a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown after making a reception during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
(Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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