{"id":236296,"date":"2025-09-18T12:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/236296\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T12:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:04:44","slug":"prediction-game-preview-week-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/236296\/","title":{"rendered":"Prediction, game preview Week 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/hookem\/football\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas football<\/a>\u00a0may have improved to 2-1 last week <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/columns\/article\/texas-football-arch-manning-struggled-utep-21036247.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with a 27-10 victory<\/a> over UTEP, but the mood in Royal-Memorial Stadium didn\u2019t feel very celebratory.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-longhorns-steve-sarkisian-arch-manning-21048750.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arch Manning<\/a> struggled to complete the easiest of passes and at one point threw 10 straight incompletions. Starting running back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/cj-baxter-injury-update-texas-football-tre-wisner-21049011.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CJ Baxter<\/a> left the game after one carry with a hamstring injury, and neither Jerrick Gibson or James Simon \u2014 who had 18 and 17 carries, respectively \u2014 averaged 4 yards a carry in his absence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/columns\/article\/texas-football-arch-manning-boos-steve-sarkisian-21048192.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boos rained down<\/a> from the stands, especially during the offense\u2019s struggles in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-ranking-coaches-poll-ap-top-25-21037776.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No. 8 Longhorns<\/a> will have one more nonconference chance to please the home fans Saturday against\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-vs-sam-houston-bearkats-21035666.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Houston<\/a> in the season\u2019s first night game. After that, they\u2019ll hit the road until Vanderbilt comes to visit Nov. 4.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a slow start this season, Sam Houston (0-3) has made quick strides since moving up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-longhorns-fcs-nonconference-schedule-21047950.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">from the FCS<\/a> to Conference USA three years ago. After a 3-9 campaign in their first FBS season in 2023, the Bearkats went 10-4 last season and beat Georgia Southern in the New Orleans Bowl. First-year coach Phil Longo, who took over for longtime coach K.C. Keeler, will likely try and follow the formula used by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-san-jose-state-arch-manning-21025248.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Jose State<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-vs-utep-arch-mannnig-longhorns-james-simon-21046595.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UTEP<\/a> against Texas: Clog up the running lanes with defensive stunts and slants, make Manning use his arm instead of his legs and try and make it a second-half game.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a full scouting report for the Texas Longhorns vs the Sam Houston Bearkats.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\\Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and Texas Longhorns wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon (17) celebrate Manning\u2019s touchdown during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\\Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and Texas Longhorns wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon (17) celebrate Manning\u2019s touchdown during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>No. 8 Texas (2-1) vs<\/b><b> Sam Houston (0-3)\u00a0<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b> Royal-Memorial Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><b>TV\/radio:<\/b> SEC Network, 1300, 98.1, 105.3 (Spanish)<\/p>\n<p><b>Weather:<\/b>\u00a0Hot and sunny with highs in the mid-90s and a slight chance of a shower.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\"><strong>MORE:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-vs-sam-houston-ol-connor-stroh-longhorns-21048753.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How new starter Connor Stroh can strengthen the Texas Longhorns&#8217; offensive line<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Texas vs Sam Houston betting info\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Texas history: Sam Houston<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>All-time:\u00a0<\/b>Texas leads series 1-0<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Last meeting:\u00a0<\/b> Texas 56, Sam Houston 3 (Sept. 30, 2006)<\/p>\n<p><b>Most memorable meeting:\u00a0<\/b> Texas 56, Sam Houston 3, 2006.<\/p>\n<p>As strange as it looks in hindsight, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/2025\/01\/15\/arch-manning-texas-football-colt-mccoy-quinn-ewers-nfl-draft\/77720576007\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colt McCoy<\/a> \u2014 the Longhorns\u2019 all-time leader in virtually every passing category \u2014 had to fight and claw for his starting job in 2006. The tight battle between the then-redshirt freshman McCoy and true freshman Jevan Snead was evident in the only meeting with the Bearkats; McCoy earned the start and threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns on 13-of-15 passing, but Snead shined as well with 122 yards and a touchdown on 7-of-8 passing. McCoy would win the job and Snead eventually transferred to Ole Miss.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) jumps into the end zone, scoring a touchdown, during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) jumps into the end zone, scoring a touchdown, during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Zina Umeozulu (19) runs to take down San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Zina Umeozulu (19) runs to take down San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian instructs his team during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian instructs his team during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) dives for a first down during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) dives for a first down during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) fakes a hand off to Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) fakes a hand off to Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) evades a tackle by San Jos\u00e9 State linebacker Taniela Latu (4) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) evades a tackle by San Jos\u00e9 State linebacker Taniela Latu (4) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates after scoring a touch down during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates after scoring a touch down during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws to a teammate during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws to a teammate during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) cheers as players take the field before the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty&#8217;Anthony Smith (26) cheers as players take the field before the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) advances the ball during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) advances the ball during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field ahead of the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field ahead of the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) tackles San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Kyri Shoels (4) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) tackles San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Kyri Shoels (4) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown pass to tight end Jack Endries (88) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown pass to tight end Jack Endries (88) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) advances the ball during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) advances the ball during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates after scoring a touch down during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates after scoring a touch down during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes down the field during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes down the field during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) advances the ball as San Jose State Spartans defensive back Jalen Apalit-Williams (7) runs after him during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) advances the ball as San Jose State Spartans defensive back Jalen Apalit-Williams (7) runs after him during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) hurdles San Jos\u00e9 State quarterback Walker Eget (5) while returning a fumble during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) hurdles San Jos\u00e9 State quarterback Walker Eget (5) while returning a fumble during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebackers Anthony Hill Jr. (0) and Ty'Anthony Smith (26) force a fumble by San Jos\u00e9 State running back Floyd Chalk IV (3) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebackers Anthony Hill Jr. (0) and Ty&#8217;Anthony Smith (26) force a fumble by San Jos\u00e9 State running back Floyd Chalk IV (3) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas Longhorns celebrate a sack by edge rusher Colin Simmons (1) during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Longhorns celebrate a sack by edge rusher Colin Simmons (1) during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns fans celebrate as receiver Parker Livingstone (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns fans celebrate as receiver Parker Livingstone (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (11) jumps in an interception attempt from San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Leland Smith (1) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (11) jumps in an interception attempt from San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Leland Smith (1) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ty Boatright (89) cheers as players take the field before the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ty Boatright (89) cheers as players take the field before the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) and Texas Longhorns defensive back Santana Wilson (28) take down San Jose State Spartans running back Floyd Chalk IV (3) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) and Texas Longhorns defensive back Santana Wilson (28) take down San Jose State Spartans running back Floyd Chalk IV (3) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) dives to tackle San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Danny Scudero (10) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) dives to tackle San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Danny Scudero (10) during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) motions a thumbs down to Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) after defending a play during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) motions a thumbs down to Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) after defending a play during the game against San Jose State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Goodyear blimp flies over Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium during the game against San Jose State  in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Goodyear blimp flies over Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium during the game against San Jose State  in Austin, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns receiver Kaliq Lockett (7) is tackled during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns receiver Kaliq Lockett (7) is tackled during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Trainers check on injured Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons (1) during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Trainers check on injured Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons (1) during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) runs up the sideline during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) runs up the sideline during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns fan Preston Powe cheers during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns fan Preston Powe cheers during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) dives for more yards during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) dives for more yards during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"San Jos\u00e9 State quarterback Walker Eget (5) is hit by Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Maraad Watson (98) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Jos\u00e9 State quarterback Walker Eget (5) is hit by Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Maraad Watson (98) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates a catch during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates a catch during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) catches a pass during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingstone (13) catches a pass during the game against San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and the team celebrate after the 38-7 win over San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and the team celebrate after the 38-7 win over San Jos\u00e9 State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p><b>Know the foe: Sam Houston<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Last game:<\/b>\u00a0Lost to Hawaii, 37-20 (Sept. 6)<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Players to watch:<\/b>\u00a0Quarterback Mabrey Mettauer, a former four-star recruit from The Woodlands, followed Longo from his previous position as Wisconsin\u2019s offensive coordinator and split duties behind center with Landyn Locke against Hawaii. In that game, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Mettauer threw for 91 yards on 12-of-18 passing and added another 60 yards rushing on 16 carries before subtracting sack yardage.<\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman James Dawn II, a New Braunfels native, has started 27 games for the Bearkats primarily in the interior. At 6-3 and 310 pounds, the preseason All-Conference USA selection has the muscle to battle with the deep Texas rotation of defensive tackles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\"><strong>MORE:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-sec-power-rankings-oklahoma-sooners-21049023.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Longhorns slip below Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&amp;M Aggies in SEC power rankings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Defensive back and punt returner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/sports\/2021\/02\/12\/all-central-texas-football-vista-ridges-emon-allen-played-like-giant\/6712481002\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emon Allen<\/a>, a former\u00a0All-Centex player at Vista Ridge, gives Sam Houston one of the most versatile playmakers in its conference. Defensively this season, he\u2019s already racked up 18 tackles, forced a fumble and returned one of his two interceptions 66 yards for a touchdown against Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Central Texas connections:<\/b>\u00a0In addition to Allen, the Bearkats\u2019 roster includes freshman defensive back and LBJ product <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/sports\/high-school\/football\/2023\/08\/13\/versatile-fatu-mukuba-has-high-hopes-for-lbj-football-as-a-senior\/70544413007\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fatu Mukuba<\/a>, the younger brother of former Texas safety <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/nfl\/article\/ojomo-mukuba-texas-football-eagles-nfl-cowboys-21033021.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Mukuba<\/a>. Former Westwood player <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/sports\/high-school\/football\/2024\/08\/24\/uil-football-central-texas-top-d-linemen\/74926592007\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caius Coy<\/a> is a walk-on defensive tackle.<\/p>\n<p><b>When Texas has the ball<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This may sound familiar to Texas football fans that have spent the past two weeks watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-vs-sam-houston-ol-connor-stroh-longhorns-21048753.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offensive line struggle<\/a> against San Jose State and UTEP: The Bearkats make things difficult running the ball with a small but shifty defensive front that makes life miserable for some of the behemoths opposite the line of scrimmage. Former West Virginia lineman\u00a0Zeiqui Lawton leads a unit that holds opponents to 127.7 rushing yards a game and 3.8 yards per carry.<\/p>\n<p>Although Allen is having a nice season, the fourth-worst pass defense in the nation allows 314.7 yards passing a game and eight total passing touchdowns. Manning has one more chance to find a groove against a porous pass defense before the start of SEC play Oct. 4 at Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\"><strong>MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-longhorns-steve-sarkisian-arch-manning-21048750.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steve Sarkisian discusses throwing motion for quarterback Arch Manning<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When Sam Houston has the ball<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Where is Hunter Watson? The mercurial quarterback has something of a mysterious injury, which Longo said was suffered in the second game of the season against UNLV. After leading Iowa Western Community College to the 2023\u00a0NJCAA national championship, Watson started last season for the Bearkats and racked up 1,811 yards and 12 touchdowns passing to go along with 647 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. He had 209 yards passing and 91 yards rushing in a season-opening loss to Western Kentucky before leaving the second game of the season against UNLV. His appearance Saturday could throw a wrench into the Longhorns\u2019 defensive game plan.<\/p>\n<p>Longo has embraced many of the Air Raid tenets while serving as offensive coordinator at Power Four schools Wisconsin (2023-24), North Carolina (2019-22) and Ole Miss (2017-18). He also likes the quarterback run game, especially with Mettauer. Against Hawaii, Locke ran just one time for 1 yard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Texas vs Sam Houston key matchup<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sam Houston offensive tackle Kolt Dieterich vs. Texas edge Colin Simmons<\/p>\n<p>Dieterich, a 6-6, 310-pound redshirt sophomore from the Class 2A Texas town of Riesel, has emerged as a true technician at left tackle as well as a team leader. He\u2019ll test the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/longhorns\/football\/article\/colin-simmons-texas-longhorns-steve-sarkisian-21024363.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">struggling Simmons<\/a>, a preseason all-American who has just two solo tackles and half a sack for a team with only four sacks.<\/p>\n<p><b>Texas vs Sam Houston predictions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Danny Davis: Texas<\/b>. The Longhorns win, Arch gets as right as you can against a lower-tier Conference USA team and the UT defense continues to do what the UT defense has been doing. The only question I needed answered is how some of those backup running backs look as CJ Baxter and Quintrevion Wisner attempt to get healthy before SEC play begins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><b>Thomas Jones:<\/b>\u00a0<b>\u00a0Texas 41, Sam Houston 13.<\/b>\u00a0Manning and the passing game have to get things rolling this week, right? If not, it could be a long SEC season. Look for a freshman receiver like Daylan McCutcheon to make his case for burning a redshirt.<\/p>\n<p><b>David Eckert: Texas 45, Sam Houston 3. <\/b>The Bearkats, at this point, don\u2019t have the requisite quality to come into Royal-Memorial Stadium and give the Longhorns a scare. Look for Texas to overwhelm the visitors with its athleticism and coast to a cozy win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\">Follow the American-Statesman on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/statesman\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/statesman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a> for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. 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