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It is likely Texas faces off against Oklahoma with a backup QB for the third time in the last four meetings.

Very, very unfortunate for Mateer. SoonerScoop has reported that the OU QB will have surgery on Wednesday. Oklahoma has a bye this week, but Michael Hawkins has been named the starter for next weekend's game against Kent State on October 4. Reportedly a 3-week absence at least for Mateer.

I am in shambles.

New WBB commit.

Who knows how healthy he ever has been. My best bet is only DJ knows that answer.

Encouraging stuff here. On the rewatch, there is plenty that Brooks will need to clean up, but that of course is to be expected in a true freshman's first time seeing the field. Yet often you see him climbing with success to the second level. Brooks moving as well as he does at his size is such a weapon for the Horns. This was an awesome rep here.

Was desperately needed!

Currently holding a 55–1 Mendoza Heisman ticket too

3 Stars of the Game in the 55–0 Win *** *** Star #1: QB Arch Manning I don't care the opponent, you complete 18-21 passing, eclipse 300 yards passing and find the end zone five total times, you have a solid day. Manning looked confident, and improved his accuracy as the game continued which was tremendous to see. Star #2: WR Ryan Wingo It was great to see the connection with Arch and Wingo grow. It was clear early on that Texas wanted to get Wingo involved and it paid off. Wingo ended up with 4 receptions for 93 yards and two scores, plus he added 32 yards on a reverse. I do believe a wrinkle is coming off of the reverse, Texas has run it just about every week of the season to some degree. We will see come SEC play. Star #3: EDGE Brad Spence Sign me up for more Brad Spence! This is two of the four weeks I have come out of a ball game saying just this. When he is on the field in passing situations, he thrives. Spence totaled a sack and 2 tackles for loss, basically living in the backfield during his 22 snaps Saturday night. Spence currently sits with a 25.8% win rate. HM1 Smith Orogbo: I know the game was well out of hand, but for any true freshman to step onto the field and immediatley record a strip sack, sign me up. Loved what I saw from Orogbo. HM2 DeAndre Moore: Man, getting D-Mo back on the field is massive for the Horns. Moore caught all five receptions for 79 yards and was such a welcome sight in the quick pass game as a lead blocker. Moore was great all night.

Most accurate kicker in the history of the game does it again!

The Longhorns hosted a third official visitor this weekend as well. 6-foot-1 IMG Academy (Fla.) forward Joyce 'Isi' Etute was on campus for an official visit as well. Etute is one of the top international players in the country for the class of 2026. A native of Luxemburg, averaged 18.7 PPG and 13.4 RPG in the 2024 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket. Etute has a final seven of Louisville, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Texas, Cal, Indiana and UCLA.

Been very enjoyable.

In the last two games vs. LSU and Miami 45-72 passing (62.5%) 348 pass yards 4.833 yards per attempt 1 touchdown 5 INT 7 sacks taken

Ohio State on Jaylon Guilbeau was the only one.

Freshman CB Graceson Littleton saw 9 snaps at outside cornerback on Saturday vs. Sam Houston State. Across the first three weeks of the season, Littleton had seen just two total snaps as an outside corner, and both came due to formation while he was on the field at STAR. Texas was limited with its cornerback availability on Saturday, but this is notable for Littleton's future with the Texas defense, as well as for the overall outlook of the Texas secondary for 2025.

He's a total stud. Top 5 Heisman contender easily.

Will check.

Aaliah Spaight From a month ago... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaaVS3wlrTI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui3PF6jb6Rk Jacy Abii from last fall.

Vic Schaefer and Texas WBB hosted a pair of five-star prospects for official visits on Saturday for the game against Sam Houston State. 2026 Frisco (Texas) Liberty forward Jacy Abii was on campus to watch the Longhorns under the lights at DKR. Abii, a 6-foot-3-inch forward, is the No. 10 player in the country per the 247Sports Composite ranking. Abii dropped a top five on August 5th of UCLA, Tennessee, LSU, Notre Dame and the Longhorns. In seven games with the U17 Women's World Cup, Abii averaged 5.7 PTS, 4.7 REB and 1.9 AST. Additionally, Texas also hosted five-star Bishop Gormon (NV) PG Aaliah Spaight for an official visit as well. The 5-foot-6-inch point guard is ranked as the No. 21 overall player in the class of 2026, and the No. 4 point guard. Spaight has a top ten of LSU, South Carolina, Texas, Texas Tech, North Carolina, Arizona State, Arizona, Rutgers, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech. The two took official visits to LSU on September 12

Great to see!

We are probably close to his ceiling

Sarkisian said today he would like to see some Nick Brooks in the rotation on the OL.

Oh I know

We will hear from Steve Sarkisian in about 1.5 hours for his final update of the week. But I can share a few nuggets from the week of practice. – WR DeAndre Moore was on the practice field this week and the expectation is Moore gives it a go this weekend vs. Sam Houston State. – As for RB Quintrevion Wisner, Texas is going to continue to be cautious. The bye week following this weekend's matchup allows for an extra week of rest for Wisner who is looking to return to 100% from his soft tissue injury. This comes on the heels of Sarkisian saying RB CJ Baxter was "Doubtful" for this weekend's game as well. Expect a heavy dose of James Simon, plus Christian Clark and Jerrick Gibson. Of that trio, I would expect Simon to be the first back on the field. – C Cole Hutson has been limited with a toe injury. Backup Connor Robertson has been receiving first team snaps at center this week in practice and it should come as no surprise to see him as part of the starting 11 this weekend. ••• Additionally, the hope is that QB Arch Manning translates his practice performance to the field. Hearing that the Texas quarterback is having a good week of practice is not lip service, it is the truth. And while that does not mean anything unless the performance on Saturday is synonymous with the praise throughout the week, that is the reason for so much optimism with Steve Sarkisian when he is on the podium and additional folks around the program. Sam Houston State should be the week to break out of the funk and based off of Manning's comments on Monday, he is chomping at the bit to get out there and perform well.