Ohio State involves Austin this weekend for what many are calling the “Recreation of the Yr”. Yesterday, we mentioned the Buckeyes that would change this recreation on Saturday. Right now, we’ll flip our consideration to the Longhorns. The Longhorns stars might want to prepared the ground on Saturday however there must be different main affect gamers as effectively.
5 gamers stand out as attainable “x-factors” within the recreation, giving Texas the small margin that’ll make the distinction.
Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning (working the ball)
Clearly, Arch Manning may have his fingerprints throughout this recreation, win or lose for Texas. For me, his legs could possibly be the distinction within the recreation. The Texas dashing assault was boom-or-bust vs. Texas State, with Arch not participating within the designed run recreation in any respect. I anticipate Saturday to be totally different, significantly early within the recreation. Forcing the Ohio State edge defenders and linebackers to need to suppose Manning’s legs each play is a should to present Smothers and Brown constant working lanes.
Texas Longhorns TE Nick Townsend
In a recreation that’s dominated by elite WRs, the TEs within the receiving recreation could possibly be extremely essential. For Texas, Nick Townsend is the TE I consider can constantly change video games as a receiver. Emaree Winston, Spencer Shannon and Michael Masunas will consider as effectively however Townsend is the important thing in my eyes. His capability to dam up entrance is essential within the run recreation and his athleticism could be an asset within the open area. If there was ever a second for a breakout efficiency from Townsend, it is this weekend.
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Texas Longhorns DT Justus Terry
The Ohio State OL, like Texas’, appears to be the primary space of concern heading into this recreation. The Buckeyes are nonetheless figuring out their beginning 5, with proper deal with being an space of concern. To reply that query, it appears Ohio State may transfer Austin Siereveld from proper guard to proper deal with. That breaks up a really gifted and skilled IOL for the Buckeyes. Justus Terry is somebody that would expose that opening, particularly as a move rusher, forcing Julian Sayin to really feel uncomfortable within the pocket.
Texas Longhorns DE Lance Jackson
Pretty much as good as Texas has been at limiting Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State has been equally good at limiting Colin Simmons. Simmons has but to give you a sack vs. the Buckeyes and totalled simply 6 tackles in two video games. One purpose for Ohio State’s success is the dearth of move dashing menace throughout from Simmons. Jackson is just not generally known as an elite move rusher, but when he can get stress early, it’s going to power Ohio State to divert consideration from Simmons. As a lot as elite WRs play off one another, elite move rushers are the identical. Jackson and Simmons have to play off one another on Saturday evening for the Texas move rush to have success.
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Texas Longhorns CB Kade Phillips
It is arduous to understand how Will Muschamp will method the Ohio State offense in comparison with Pete Kwaitkowski. Within the secondary, they’re dealing with one of many stiffest challenges within the sport, protecting Jeremiah Smith in examine. With loads of assist, I consider Kade Phillips could possibly be Texas’ greatest shot at doing that. His elite size and physicality will likely be extremely essential towards not solely Smith, however all of the Ohio State WRs. He had good and dangerous moments towards Texas State, permitting simply 7 yards on 4 targets, based on PFF. Phillips must stay as much as his potential on Saturday evening, as a result of he’ll see the most effective offensive participant within the nation.
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Silver Spurs wrangle the stay mascot Bevo earlier than the sport between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian leads his workforce on to the sphere earlier than a recreation towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns working again Hollywood Smothers (2) runs previous Texas State Bobcats defensive again Ryan Nolan (7) for forty-five yards throughout the first quarter at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Switch WR Cam Coleman shines in his Longhorns debut
Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns huge receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a move for a landing throughout the first quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) snaps the ball throughout the first quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive again Graceson Littleton (29) recovers a fumble throughout the second quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive again Graceson Littleton (29) runs for a landing after recovering a fumble throughout the second quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive again Graceson Littleton (29) runs for a landing after recovering a fumble throughout the second quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns working again Raleek Brown (0) reacts after working for a landing throughout the second quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns huge receiver Ryan Wingo (1) reaches for a move whereas defended by Texas State Bobcats linebacker Treylin Payne (29) throughout the second quarter at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a move throughout the second quarter towards the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs for yardage whereas defended by Texas State Bobcats defensive lineman Chancellor Owens (90) and linebacker Treylin Payne (29) throughout the third quarter at Darrell Okay Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photographs
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