Longhorns prepare for UTSA game, focusing on run game and penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Texas faces UTSA in its final out-of-conference game on Saturday. The Longhorns aim to capitalize on UTSA's weak run defense, which has allowed 233 rushing yards per game. Having previously limited penalties to just six for 47 yards, Texas seeks a clean performance with no turnovers. Star freshman Derrek Cooper is expected to return, providing depth in the lineup. The game is crucial for building confidence ahead of next week's road trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.
- •Texas has averaged 233 rushing yards allowed per game against UTSA.
- •The Longhorns have committed only six penalties for 47 yards this season.
- •Freshman Derrek Cooper is set to return for Texas against UTSA.
- •Arch Manning is looking to improve his decision-making on the field.
- •Texas will face Tennessee on the road next week.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Keys to the Game: Longhorns should lean on run, play clean vs. UTSA
"As the UTSA game closes in, it's time to breakdown the keys to the game. Leaning on the run, clean football and freshmen getting reps top the list.
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