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Deep Dive Film Room: Texas Delivers Flawed but Impressive Comeback Victory

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Texas battles through inconsistency to pull off a gritty comeback win in Starkville. We break down the highs, lows, and key plays that defined this flawed but impressive performance in the Deep Dive Film Room.

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The video provides an in-depth All-22 film study of Texas Longhorns’ thrilling overtime victory against Mississippi State in Starkville,. The analysis, led by Paul Wadlington and Ian Boyd, dissects both offensive and defensive plays, highlighting critical successes and failures that shaped the game’s outcome. The offensive critique centers on early struggles with overly complex protection schemes, particularly pull protections that left quarterback Arch Manning vulnerable to pressure. However, the offense found effectiveness in simpler plays such as perimeter screens and key throws that leveraged player athleticism and speed.

One pivotal moment was fourth-quarter execution by Arch Manning, who bought time under pressure to connect on a crucial over route, sparking a shift in momentum. Backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell’s calm and clutch performance in overtime was also highlighted, notably his game-winning touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley against heavy defensive coverage.

The defense had a tough start, repeatedly giving up significant yardage due to soft zone coverage and failure to pressure Mississippi State’s quarterback Blake Shapen. However, in the fourth quarter, Texas’s defense adjusted by deploying aggressive blitz packages led by Anthony Hill, which overwhelmed Shapen, yielding sacks and stalled drives that contributed to the comeback victory.

The film study underscores the contrast between initial offensive and defensive struggles and late-game adjustments that allowed Texas to prevail. It also critiques schematic choices on both sides of the ball, urging simplification and more aggressive defense.

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