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ITYT: Immediate Notes From Texas' Second Fall Scrimmage

Eric Nahlinby: Eric Nahlin08/16/25
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Here’s the latest sourced notes and insights from Texas’ second fall scrimmage.

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The video provides a comprehensive update on Texas Longhorns football following their second scrimmage, with detailed analysis on the team’s progress, player performances, and outlook as the season approaches. The scrimmage featured full-field live tackling, red-zone drills, and thud tempo periods.

Injuries were minimal and mostly precautionary, with no major concerns reported. The team showed significant improvement in fundamentals, including fewer penalties, better tackling, and reduced turnovers, signaling progress from previous seasons.

Quarterback Arch Manning demonstrated a much cleaner and more controlled game, connecting with multiple receivers and displaying improved command.

Trey Owens remains the backup quarterback with promising development.

The offensive line, particularly backup tackle Jaydon Chatman, showed encouraging signs despite ongoing concerns about depth beyond the starters. The running back group is deep and dynamic, with standout performances by Christian Clark and CJ Baxter, the latter gaining trust from coaches and expected to play a significant role despite pitch count considerations against Ohio State.

Ryan Niblett is another intriguing offensive weapon expected to contribute in various roles.

At wide receiver, key players like Ryan Wingo and Kaliq Lockett impressed with big plays. The defense featured strong performances from defensive linemen Hero Kanu and Colin Simmons, as well as Brad Spence.

Linebackers were solid, especially Anthony Hill and Liona Lefau, with Ty’Anthony Smith pushing for a major role.

In the defensive backfield, Graceson Littleton earned most of the reps at star, while cornerback Malik Muhammad is emerging as a versatile and impactful player. The cornerback competition remains intense, with Jaylon Guilbeau and Kobe Black vying for starting roles. Safety rotations are extensive and strategic, featuring multiple players to keep the unit fresh and versatile throughout games. Overall, the defensive unit benefits from strong line play that enables linebackers and secondary players to perform effectively.

The video also highlights the importance of contextual understanding when analyzing scrimmage notes and encourages fans to follow Inside Texas for ongoing coverage, debates, and insider insights.

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