Longhorns show improvement in penalties during Mississippi State matchup

The Texas Longhorns recorded five penalties for 42 yards in their 31-3 victory against Mississippi State on October 31, 2026. This performance marks an improvement from the previous game, where they had one of their worst displays under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Notable violations included a holding call and a false start that impacted their offensive drives. A block in the back penalty negated a punt return touchdown, which would have set a school record for Ryan Niblett. The Longhorns continue to struggle with pre-snap penalties, indicating room for further improvement.

• 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Penalty Tracker: Longhorns show slight improvement against Mississippi State