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- RB: Texas true freshman running back Derrek Cooper is dressed during pregame warmups.

- Texas' 2026 Texas State opener produced rushing gains of 11, 11, 13, 21 and 45 yards but also 10 carries for no gain or a loss. That split adds a concrete consistency concern to the previously reported run-blocking corrections: explosive gains were available, but frequent stuffed runs threatened the down-and-distance balance needed against Ohio State. - Steve Sarkisian emphasized run-pass balance during his Monday preparation for the 2026 Ohio State game, warning that becoming one-dimensional makes Texas easier to defend. He cited the 2025 meeting's 166 rushing yards on 37 attempts as evidence Texas could run effectively even in that loss; the historical example supports his stated approach, not a promised carry split or forecast for Saturday.

- QB/RB: Against TexState IIRC Texas ran plays 36/34, passing and running.

- QB/RB: A previous Texas poster has already said their depth goes away when it comes to O line and QB.

- RB: Wisner’s decision To leave and FSU’s decision to invest a high dollar NIL amount for a RB (allegedly) looks terrible right now for both sides.

- Steve Sarkisian said Texas lost favorable run-blocking angles against defensive slants and stunts in its opener and needs better block finishing to sustain offensive balance against Ohio State. - Sarkisian said Texas running backs were too hesitant on some opening-game carries, identifying more decisive rushing as a separate correction needed before Ohio State. - Sarkisian expects Texas to continue rotating at left guard during the early season and welcomed Andre Cojoe's opening-game repetitions rather than declaring the position settled.

- RB/LB: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian was asked about RB Derrek Cooper and said he's in a boot and will be for the foreseeable future.

- RB/LB: It's one game obviously but if you watched that game and aren't a little concerned with out inability to move people off the ball you should be.

- QB/OL: Offenses can absolutely play vanilla, your observation is completely misguided.

- Texas quarterback Arch Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns against Texas State, with a late first-half red-zone interception the major mistake in an otherwise efficient performance from a consistently clean pocket. - Texas running backs totaled 147 yards and three rushing touchdowns on 31 carries against Texas State, but the author calculates only 3.4 yards per carry after removing Hollywood Smothers' 45-yard run, highlighting inconsistent production beneath the scoring totals. - The Texas film reviewer counted just two pressures on Manning but identified weak run-blocking displacement, judged Goosby's injury more limiting in run blocking than protection, and noted Sikorski and Seymore split snaps without settling their competition. - Texas tight ends combined for four catches and 45 yards against Texas State while drawing strong blocking reviews for Shannon, Townsend and Winston, with Masunas playing the fewest snaps of the four. - Texas receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman supplied efficient scoring threats against Texas State, with Wingo recording seven catches for 121 yards and a touchdown entirely before halftime and Coleman converting four targets into three catches, 70 yards and two touchdowns.

- Texas defensive tackle Maraad Watson rose to starter after a strong offseason in which he improved his strength at the point of attack and drew internal praise for selfless play. - Texas safety Kobe Black overtook Derek Williams after closing faster in camp, possibly giving Texas more coverage ability before the Ohio State receiver matchup. - Texas listed the running backs in two groups because Steve Sarkisian likes two-back sets, with Michael Terry bringing physicality and Ryan Niblett bringing speed and receiving ability. - Texas left guard Dylan Sikorski was set to start partly because Laurence Seymore missed practices and was still catching up on the playbook. - Texas moved Colton Vasek to Sam linebacker late in camp after Kosi Okpala moved to Will linebacker to provide depth behind Rasheem Biles.

- RB: Longhorns RB Raleek Brown on his philosophy seeing all of his playmaking teammates find the end zone: “Everybody go eat, that’s how it’s supposed to be.” #HookEm 🤘🏻

- Injury: Texas RB Derrek Cooper has an ankle injury that the medical staff is going to monitor.

- Injury: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said running back Derrek Cooper sustained an ankle injury against Texas State.

- Pick/market: Texas RB Hollywood Smoothers with a 13-yard TD reception from Arch Manning to take a 42-7 lead with 7:55 remaining in the 3rd quarter

- Pick/market: Touchdown Raleek Brown!

- Pick/market: Texas RB Raleek Brown with a 13-yard TD run to take a 21-0 lead against Texas State with 7:53 remaining before halftime

- RB: Freshman RB Derek Cooper heads to the locker room #HookEm | #Texas

- Pick/market: I've got the first-half running back snap split between Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers at 19-13 in favor of Brown.

- RB: Longhorns transfer running back Hollywood Smothers gets the start and already makes a BIG play to put the team in the red zone.

- RB: New Texas RB Hollywood Smothers rips off a 45-yard run on the first offensive snap of UT's season.

- RB: Hollywood Smothers already showing the difference this year in the RB room 🏎️