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Texas football defense scores TD in Will Muschamp's (second) debut as coordinator

Texas football scored its first defensive touchdown of the season against Texas State on Saturday.

Texas football defense scores TD in Will Muschamp's (second) debut as coordinator

In the opening moments of the second quarter, Texas State's running back Taji Atkins fumbled the ball during a carry up the middle. Rasheem Biles recovered the loose ball and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown, giving Texas a 28-0 lead. The Bobcats managed to avoid a shutout with a touchdown drive of their own, extending their lead to 28-7 with around four minutes remaining before halftime.

Rasheem Biles and Graceson Littleton, Texas' defensive duo, combined to score the Longhorns' first defensive touchdown of the season. Despite a strong performance from Texas, the defense managed to intercept Arch Manning in the end zone, keeping the score at 28-7.

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