Texas Dominates Sam Houston 55-0 in SEC Tune-up
AUSTIN, TX – The University of Texas Longhorns delivered a commanding performance Saturday, shutting out sam Houston 55-0 in a decisive victory at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The win serves as a powerful momentum boost for Texas as they prepare to enter Southeastern Conference play next week.
The Longhorns’ dominant showing was fueled by a resurgent performance from quarterback Arch Manning, who silenced early-season critics with a stellar outing against an overmatched opponent. This victory marks a notable turning point for Texas, signaling their readiness to compete at the highest level within the SEC. Sam Houston, simultaneously occurring, struggled to establish any offensive rhythm, managing only 17 yards on their first 15 plays adn failing to secure a single first down.
Manning downplayed the significance of individual accolades, stating, “I’m not really worried about what anyone thinks of the narratives. I’m just trying to play ball,get wins. ThatS most important, especially going into SEC play.Right?”
defensively,Texas showcased an aggressive front,led by preseason All-American edge rusher Colin Simmons,who recorded his first solo sack of the season on the game’s opening play. The Longhorns finished the game with a total of five sacks, consistently disrupting Sam Houston’s offensive efforts.
Wide receiver Ryan Wingo emerged as a key target in the passing game,hauling in six catches for 93 yards and adding to his recent touchdown streak with three scores over the last two games. Head coach Steve Sarkisian highlighted the growing connection between Manning and Wingo, noting, “We had some explosive plays.We found the connection there with Arch and Ryan, which obviously is big for us.”
Sam Houston will travel to New Mexico State on October 2nd. Texas will open its SEC schedule with an away game against Florida on October 4th.
