On September 5, the Texas Longhorns rolled into DKR Stadium and posted a commanding 59‑7 victory over Texas State, a performance that underscored the blend of seasoned veterans and freshly added transfer portal talent.
Transfer Impact
Coach Steve Sarkisian explained that the recipe for success this season has been the deliberate addition of portal players such as junior wide receivers Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo, senior running back Hollywood Smothers, and Arizona State transfer Raleek Brown, each of whom contributed directly to the blowout.
Coleman opened the scoring with a six‑yard touchdown on the very first drive, a moment that sparked the crowd and set the tone for the Longhorns. Wingo followed with 121 receiving yards and his own touchdown, while Smothers broke a 45‑yard run that helped quarterback Arch Manning navigate the Texas State defense. Brown added two scores, illustrating how the new arrivals quickly became integral parts of the offense.
On the other side of the ball, senior linebacker Rasheem Biles, a transfer from Arizona State, made his presence felt with a third‑quarter interception and a forced fumble, while defensive coordinator Will Muschamp’s energetic approach seemed to galvanize the unit, limiting Texas State to just seven points.
Looking ahead, Texas will travel to face No. 1 Ohio State next week, a matchup that will test whether the Longhorns can sustain their established playbook and rigorous practice regimen that have already produced a dominant start to the 2026 season.