Texas prepares for Ohio State following season-opening win against Texas State

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium to open the season. While the win was comprehensive, coach Steve Sarkisian identified areas requiring improvement before the team hosts the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes next week. The Longhorns defense surrendered 349 total yards and struggled with consistency against the run. Offensively, the offensive line showed progress in pass protection but lacked effectiveness in run blocking outside of two scoring plays. Quarterback Arch Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns, though he committed one interception and exhibited inaccuracies on outside throws. The team must refine these tactical areas as they transition to face higher-ranked competition.

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