Heading into the 2026 campaign, expectations were high for true freshman Jermaine Bishop Jr. He was ranked as one of the best players in his class and projected to play a key role in the offense. In the Longhorns' win on Saturday, he showed why, as the Texas native had the best game of his college career.
Against the Tigers, Bishop set career highs in receiving yards with 60 and receptions with four. He also found the end zone for the first time in nearly a month, as Texas mounted a second-half rally to improve to 7-2 overall this season and 4-2 in conference play.
If you pass off Texas WR Jermaine Bishop in zone he will burn you. pic.twitter.com/pNqX8eHwjE
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) November 7, 2026
Through nine games, the Longhorns wide receiver has 211 receiving yards on 20 receptions.
He averages 10.6 yards per catch and now ranks fourth on the team in receiving yards, behind Ryan Wingo, Emmett Mosley, and Cam Coleman. That is not bad company to be in less than a year into his college career.
For many who watched Bishop before college, his success comes as no surprise. Coming out of high school, the Longhorns star was ranked the 13th-best player in the nation by 247Sports. They also ranked the Willis High Alumni as the second-best athlete in his class.
Jermaine Bishop Jr…. Tremendously done. Savvy block from the freshman. https://t.co/LFzV2V8oTL pic.twitter.com/7sH5RPHvrY
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) November 8, 2026
On Saturday, he showed why Texas sees him as a future star. He came through in clutch situations against a Missouri team that was ranked in the top 25 entering play last week. In a hostile environment, Bishop showed that he can be counted on and helped Texas get a much-needed win.
Bishop's college career is just getting started, and the Longhorns have another star in the making that people should get familiar with before it's too late.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns freshman Jermaine Bishop Jr. shines against Missouri
