Steve Sarkisian lauds the undeniable toughness of his Texas team
The Longhorns had battle through injuries to beat the Tigers. Some players played through pain. Others stepped up.
Columbia, MO – November 7, 2026 – Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian praised the resilience of his team after they secured a fourth-ranked win this season against Missouri Tigers in Columbia, Missouri. Despite being down three key starters and receiving only 18 snaps from star edge Colin Simmons, who returned from a high ankle sprain, the Longhorns managed to win.
Sarkisian highlighted the mental and physical toughness of his team, attributing their success to the depth from years of highly-ranked recruiting classes and the contributions of key transfer portal additions such as running back Raleek Brown. Brown's eight-yard rushing touchdown and 86 yards on 17 carries were crucial to the win.
Wide receiver Emmett Mosley V led the offense with 85 receiving yards on five catches, while Ryan Wingo played a tough game, recording six catches for 52 yards and a carry for six yards. Defensively, players had to step up due to injuries, with senior Colton Vasek battling shoulder injuries throughout his career and cornerback Warren Roberson making a crucial hit on Cayden Lee that led to Brown's game-sealing touchdown run.
Sarkisian emphasized the importance of adapting to adversity and building a strong team culture, noting that the team's unity and resilience have paid off in their recent performance.
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