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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns entered Columbia, MI, with one mission; take down the No. 18 Missouri Tigers. The Horns did just that and here's what the

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What the Texas players said following No. 7 UT's 34-20 win over No. 18 Missouri

These weekly statistical dives have become a lot sweeter as Texas has distanced itself from the two ugly losses in mid-October.  This was not a

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Tying the Bow on Missouri: Arch Manning at his best, balanced playmakers and stepping up without Simmons

Texas RB Raleek Brown's nickname is Band-Aid. The original meaning might have been about a $100 bill, but it's taken on a new meaning in Austin.

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Raleek Brown runs wild in Columbia as Texas takes down Missouri, 34-20.

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns need to win two of the three upcoming road games to ensure a trip to the playoffs. They also need to beat

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How Texas can beat Missouri and create margin in the playoff race

Missouri football will kick off its third home SEC game of the season at 11 a.m. Saturday against Texas. The Tigers are 6-2 on the season, and for

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Jelani McDonald is a big-framed safety prospect who could grow into a linebacker long-term. His size and high-end athleticism remind us of Jeremy Chinn. McDonald is an accomplished three-sport athlete who is also a standout in basketball and track. Chinn was a ball-hawking defensive back at the high school level. 

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Gifted multi-sport and multi-positional athlete with a big frame and considerable growth potential. Measured over 6-foot-2, and a lean 195 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wing-span prior to his senior season. Pairs the high-end frame and length with outstanding overall athleticism. State champion in the triple jump as a junior with a 48-2 mark. District MVP in basketball as a junior, showing above the rim bounce while leading his team to a deep playoff run. Transfers that athleticism over to the gridiron where he works as a smooth dual-threat quarterback for his high school. Shows good play speed and a long stride capable of pulling away from defenders. Flashes playmaking ability and physicality while playing defense on Friday nights. Was able to cover national names at wide receiver while playing corner at the All-American Bowl, showing some rare cover ability for a prospect of his size. Remains to be seen where he ends up at the next level, but projects as a back seven defender. Could play safety or potentially grow into a linebacker. The frame, athletic profile and smooth movement patterns point to a high ceiling. Also younger for the class, not turning 18 until May of 2023. 

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Year	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	TFL	INT
2026	TEX	7	43	27	16	1	2	1
2025	TEX	13	83	52	31	3	4	3
2024	TEX	12	33	16	17	1	1	1
2023	TEX	1	2	1	1	0	0	0
Career		33	161	96	65	5	7	5

Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	TFL	INT
Nov 7	MIZZ	W 34-20	4	2	2	0	0	0
Oct 31	MSST	W 31-3	9	6	3	0	0	0
Oct 24	MISS	W 34-27	11	7	4	1	0	1
Sep 26	TENN	W 20-17	8	3	5	0	0	0
Sep 19	UTSA	W 30-6	1	1	0	0	1	0
Sep 12	OHST	W 24-23	2	1	1	0	0	0
Sep 5	TXST	W 59-7	8	7	1	0	1	0

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