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Texas transfers lead Longhorns to opening victory over Texas State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:58 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Texas transfers lead Longhorns to opening victory over Texas State

Summary

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns opened their season with a decisive victory over Texas State in front of a sellout crowd of over 102,000 in Austin. Wide receiver Cam Coleman recorded two touchdowns, while Raleek Brown added two rushing scores to lead the offensive effort. Quarterback Arch Manning guided an offensive unit that saw contributions from several new additions following a major transfer portal initiative. Linebacker Rasheem Biles anchored the defense with a forced fumble and an interception, helping limit the opposition throughout the contest. Ryan Wingo led the team in receiving with 121 yards on seven catches. The Longhorns now turn their attention to a Week 2 matchup against No. 1 Ohio State.

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•Cam Coleman caught two touchdown passes in his debut with Texas.
•Rasheem Biles recorded an interception and forced a fumble that Graceson Littleton returned for a touchdown.
•Raleek Brown added two rushing touchdowns for the Longhorns.
•Ryan Wingo led the Texas passing game with 121 yards on seven receptions.
•Texas will play No. 1 Ohio State next Saturday.

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2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Texas transfers delivered the big plays for the Longhorns in their burnt orange debut

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The big group of Texas transfers brought the big plays and the big violence to their burnt orange debut, a romp over Texas State. The No. 5 Longhorns will want more of that next Saturday against No. 1 Ohio State. Wide receiver Cam Coleman caught Texas' first touchdown of the season from Arch Manning, then added a second one in the second half.
— Yahoo Sportsby JIM VERTUNO

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