{"id":419797,"date":"2025-10-04T15:55:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T15:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/419797\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T15:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T15:55:11","slug":"our-picks-for-texas-vs-florida-top-week-6-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/419797\/","title":{"rendered":"Our picks for Texas vs Florida, top Week 6 games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) spots a lane to run through in the second half of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Aug. 30, 2025.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:4 \/ 3\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) spots a lane to run through in the second half of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Aug. 30, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>The No. 9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-schedule-arch-manning-florida-21072468.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Texas Longhorns<\/a> kick off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-schedule-steve-sarkisian-sec-21072562.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">their SEC schedule<\/a> Saturday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/columns\/article\/texas-longhorns-arch-manning-faces-florida-gators-21072452.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">at struggling Florida<\/a> while the No. 6 Texas A&amp;M Aggies host resurgent Mississippi State, which is coming off a near upset of Tennessee. Those are two of the top Week 6 matchups of the 2025 college football season that we&#8217;re picking.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how American-Statesman college beat writers Tony Catalina, Danny Davis, David Eckert, Thomas Jones and Caleb Yum and Statesman columnist Cedric Golden are picking 15 top matchups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-vs-florida-tv-how-to-watch-21082977.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">How to watch Texas at Florida. See start time, TV channel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>GOLDEN: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/columns\/article\/texas-football-sec-opener-at-florida-21072479.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Which SEC games should Texas be most worried about?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) jumps into the end zone to score a touch down during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) jumps into the end zone to score a touch down during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas Longhorns celebrate after winning the game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Longhorns celebrate after winning the game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball five yards to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball five yards to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Matthew Caldwell (18) carries the ball for 50-yards in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Matthew Caldwell (18) carries the ball for 50-yards in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo takes the field before the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo takes the field before the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) dives close to the end zone to get a first down in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) dives close to the end zone to get a first down in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Sam Houston State Bearkats defense brings down Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sam Houston State Bearkats defense brings down Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans dance during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans dance during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) evades Sam Houston Bearkats defensive back Joe Swen (16) to score a touchdown during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) evades Sam Houston Bearkats defensive back Joe Swen (16) to score a touchdown during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Nick Townsend (81) celebrates after the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Nick Townsend (81) celebrates after the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) celebrates after the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) celebrates after the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive end Smith Orogbo (46) sacks Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback Hunter Watson (10) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive end Smith Orogbo (46) sacks Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback Hunter Watson (10) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Glen Powell takes photos with fans during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Glen Powell takes photos with fans during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A young Texas fan reacts to getting a high-five from a player as they walk into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A young Texas fan reacts to getting a high-five from a player as they walk into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Wardell Mack prays ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Wardell Mack prays ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown with his teammates in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown with his teammates in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) hurdles Sam Houston State Bearkats defensive back Emon Allen (7) in the fourth quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) hurdles Sam Houston State Bearkats defensive back Emon Allen (7) in the fourth quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) gazes upward as he celebrates scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) gazes upward as he celebrates scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Chris Muniz puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d as he watches Bowling For Soup ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Chris Muniz puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d as he watches Bowling For Soup ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d as he walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d as he walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A young Texas fan waits to watch the players enter the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A young Texas fan waits to watch the players enter the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) stands in the end zone to celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) stands in the end zone to celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texans fans line Bevo Boulevard to watch Bevo enter the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texans fans line Bevo Boulevard to watch Bevo enter the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) celebrates a turnover on downs in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) celebrates a turnover on downs in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) greets fans as he enters the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) greets fans as he enters the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Lauren Ulin, left, dances to Bowling For Soup at Longhorn City Limits ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lauren Ulin, left, dances to Bowling For Soup at Longhorn City Limits ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian smiles as he walks the field ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian smiles as he walks the field ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) warms up ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) warms up ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas Longhorns\u2019 warm up ahead of their game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Longhorns\u2019 warm up ahead of their game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) runs through a tackle attempt to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) runs through a tackle attempt to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Jordan Washington (84) smiles as he runs into the end zone to score in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Jordan Washington (84) smiles as he runs into the end zone to score in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte walks off the field after the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte walks off the field after the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates a run in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates a run in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) tries to run through a tackle in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) tries to run through a tackle in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans react to Glen Powell waving hello to them during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans react to Glen Powell waving hello to them during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) spins away from defenders during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) spins away from defenders during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Matthew Caldwell (18) passes off the ball to Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Matthew Caldwell (18) passes off the ball to Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) celebrates the first touchdown of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) celebrates the first touchdown of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Sam Houston State Bearkats running back Landan Brown (34) evades a tackle from Texas Longhorns linebacker Lance Jackson (40) in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sam Houston State Bearkats running back Landan Brown (34) evades a tackle from Texas Longhorns linebacker Lance Jackson (40) in the second quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) goes down on a punt return in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) goes down on a punt return in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) evades defense from Sam Houston State Bearkats linebacker Tokyo Gordon (26) and Sam Houston State Bearkats defensive back Emon Allen (7) in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) evades defense from Sam Houston State Bearkats linebacker Tokyo Gordon (26) and Sam Houston State Bearkats defensive back Emon Allen (7) in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) dives over the Sam Houston defense in the fourth quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) dives over the Sam Houston defense in the fourth quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bowling For Soup headlines Longhorn City Limits on the LBJ Lawn ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bowling For Soup headlines Longhorn City Limits on the LBJ Lawn ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Matthew Rizzolo slides with Beau and Sage while checking out the carnival ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matthew Rizzolo slides with Beau and Sage while checking out the carnival ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Jamie Angelica wears stilts as she high fives Jak Crawford alongside his dad, Zachary Crawford, ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jamie Angelica wears stilts as she high fives Jak Crawford alongside his dad, Zachary Crawford, ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans walk along Smokey\u2019s Midway ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans walk along Smokey\u2019s Midway ahead of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore Jr. (0) hurdles over Sam Houston Bearkats defensive back Jaidan Scott (4) as he advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore Jr. (0) hurdles over Sam Houston Bearkats defensive back Jaidan Scott (4) as he advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) takes down Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback Hunter Watson (10) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) takes down Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback Hunter Watson (10) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) celebrates his takes down of Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback Hunter Watson (10) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) celebrates his takes down of Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback Hunter Watson (10) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) and Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrate a sack Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty&#8217;Anthony Smith (26) and Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrate a sack Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) advances the ball during the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates a touchdown with a teammate in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates a touchdown with a teammate in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Last week: Golden and Jones went 13-2, Catalina was 12-3, Yum was 11-4 and Davis and Eckert went 10-5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>The season: 1.\u00a0Catalina 53-22; T2. Golden 52-23; T2. Yum 52-23; 4. Jones 50-25; T5. Davis 46-29; T5. Eckert 46-29<\/p>\n<p>Week 6 games<\/p>\n<p>No. 9 Texas at Florida (2:30 p.m., ESPN): Texas \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum; Florida \u2014 none<\/p>\n<p>Mississippi State at No. 6 Texas A&amp;M (6:30 p.m., SEC Network):\u00a0Miss. State \u2014 None; Texas A&amp;M \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>No. 3 Miami at No. 18 Florida State (6:30 p.m., ABC): Miami \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert and Yum; Florida State \u2014 Golden, Jones\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>No. 16 Vanderbilt at No. 10 Alabama (2:30 p.m., ABC):\u00a0Vanderbilt \u2014 Eckert; Alabama \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Golden, Jones and Yum<\/p>\n<p>No. 11 Texas Tech at Houston (6 p.m., ESPN):\u00a0Texas Tech \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum; Houston \u2014\u00a0None<\/p>\n<p>No. 14 Iowa State at Cincinnati (11 a.m., ESPN2):\u00a0Iowa State \u2014 Catalina, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum; Cincinnati \u2014 Davis<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Wisconsin at No. 20 Michigan (11 a.m., Fox):\u00a0Wisconsin \u2014 None; Michigan \u2014\u00a0Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum<\/p>\n<p>No. 22 Illinois at Purdue (11 a.m., Big Ten Network):\u00a0Illinois \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum;\u00a0Purdue \u2014 None<\/p>\n<p>No. 24 Virginia at Louisville (2:30 p.m., ESPN2):\u00a0Virginia\u00a0\u2014 None; Louisville \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum<\/p>\n<p>Kansas State at Baylor (11 a.m., ESPN+):\u00a0Kansas State \u2014 Jones;\u00a0Baylor \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden and Yum<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Kansas at Central Florida (6:30 p.m., ESPN2):\u00a0Kansas \u2014 Catalina, Davis and Eckert; Central Florida \u2014 Golden, Jones and Yum<\/p>\n<p>Colorado at TCU (6:30 p.m., Fox):\u00a0Colorado \u2014 None; TCU \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum<\/p>\n<p>Washington at Maryland (2:30\u00a0p.m., Big Ten Network):\u00a0Washington \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Golden, Jones and Yum; Maryland \u2014\u00a0Eckert<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Duke at California (9:30 p.m., ESPN): Duke \u2014 Eckert; Cal \u2014 Catalina, Davis, Golden, Jones and\u00a0Yum<\/p>\n<p>Texas State at Arkansas State (3 p.m., ESPNU): Texas State \u2014 Catalina, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum; Arkansas State \u2014 Davis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) spots a lane to run through in the second half of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":419798,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[331,7,49,48,25414,8307,5064,50339,1078,1079],"class_list":{"0":"post-419797","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ncaa-football","8":"tag-college-football","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-ncaa","11":"tag-ncaa-football","12":"tag-sec-conference-football","13":"tag-sec-football","14":"tag-southeastern-conference-football","15":"tag-texas-a-m-aggies-football","16":"tag-texas-longhorns","17":"tag-texas-longhorns-football"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/115316714951980803","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=419797"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419797\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/419798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=419797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=419797"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=419797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}