Defensive back Malik Muhammad earned this week’s SEC Defensive Player of the Week award.
Here’s how Texas Athletics broke down Muhammad’s performance versus Oklahoma:
“A native of DeSoto, Texas, Muhammad
pulled in two interceptions along with recording a tackle for loss and a pass breakup to help the Texas defense keep rival No. 6 Oklahoma out the end zone on Saturday. The interceptions were the second and third of Muhammad’s career as he became the first Longhorn to secure multiple interceptions against the Sooners since 2016. His first interception came in the first quarter at the Texas 42 to stop that drive and set up a field goal attempt for the UT offense. The second interception came in the end zone at the end of the second quarter as Oklahoma was attempting to score before halftime from the Texas 30-yard line. That kept the score at 6-3 in favor of OU before the Longhorns’ defense went on to shutout the Sooners in the second half. Oklahoma would be limited to only 258 total yards in the game, including just 88 in the second half after entering the game averaging 415.2 yards per and 33.8 points per game. Muhammad’s pass breakup also forced a fourth down on OU’s final drive of the game that the Sooners then went for and did not convert. Oklahoma entered the game with three interceptions thrown for the season, and Texas doubled that number with three in the game. Playing in five of six games this season, Muhammad has compiled 11 tackles (eight solo), two interceptions, three pass break-ups and a tackle for loss.”
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Associated Press: AP college basketball poll (Oct. 13): Texas Tech lands in preseason top 10
Austin American-Statesman: QB Arch Manning responds to article: ‘Everyone has their own opinion’
Austin American-Statesman: Where does unbeaten Texas volleyball rank in latest national poll?
Austin American-Statesman: Before Texas vs OU punt return, Ryan Niblett considered transferring
Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Texas success isn’t all on Manning even if it seems that way
Austin American-Statesman: Texas vs Oklahoma: How Arch Manning benefited from altered game plan
Dallas Morning News: How Texas QB Arch Manning fared in first Red River Rivalry start vs. Oklahoma
247Sports: The Stampede: How the upcoming chaotic coaching carousel will benefit Texas
Inside Texas: Lance Jackson proved the moment isn’t too big in Red River Rivalry
Inside Texas: Arch Manning is being forged in the fire
Inside Texas: Despite a win, there remain stats where Texas has to get out from the bottom of the FBS
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
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RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: Following the future: How Texas football commits performed over the weekend
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Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: No. 1 QB, No. 1 LB, 2026 DL commit visits SEC rival, recruiting news and notes
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Rock M Nation: Brody Jones becomes second Mizzou commit of the day
And The Valley Shook: Post Game Reactions: LSU 20, South Carolina 10
Red Cup Rebellion: The 4-2-5 Report: Ole Miss avoids collapse against the Cougars
Rocky Top Talk: Tennessee drops in ESPN CFP projections after Arkansas win
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A Sea Of Blue: Kentucky in top 5 of preseason KenPom rankings
SEC SHOWDOWN
Austin American-Statesman: No. 21 Texas remains on the road during first-ever trip to Kentucky
Austin American-Statesman: How Texas saved its football season during two drives against Oklahoma
Austin American-Statesman: What’s the report card for Texas football in win vs OU?
Dallas Morning News: Turns out reports of Texas Longhorns’ demise were premature after upset of Oklahoma
Dallas Morning News: Arch Manning wasn’t flashy, but Texas’ simplified offensive approach was effective vs. OU
Dallas Morning News: Oklahoma offense struggled vs. Texas, but Brent Venables defense didn’t do them any favors
Dallas Morning News: Texas defense continues dominant stretch vs. Oklahoma offenses in Red River Rivalry win
247Sports: Texas women’s basketball picked to finish second in SEC as Madison Booker earns preseason player of the year
247Sports: WATCH: Texas QB Arch Manning reflects on win over Oklahoma, improving on offense
247Sports: Twenty-three more thoughts on Texas’ 23-6 win over No. 6 Oklahoma and what it means moving forward
Inside Texas: Texas ran a play and not a drawing, taking advantage of Oklahoma’s coverage bust for Saturday’s lone offensive touchdown
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WHAT WE’RE READING
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NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- College football has its curve balls.
