Can the Texas Longhorns bounce back against the Mississippi State Bulldogs?

The Texas Longhorns will need to find their offensive rhythm early if they hope to avoid a slugfest against the clock-controlling, grinding offense of the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

How did the Texas Longhorns perform in their last game?

In their 16-13 overtime win over Kentucky last week, the Texas Longhorns managed only 179 total yards, their lowest output in nearly a decade.

What makes the Mississippi State Bulldogs a tough opponent for the Texas Longhorns?

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are known for their ability to control the clock and wear down opponents, which could spell trouble for the struggling Texas Longhorns offense.

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Longhorns Struggle in Overtime Thriller, Face Bulldogs' Grinding Offense

25 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Texas narrowly defeated Kentucky 16-13 in overtime last week
Texas managed only 179 total yards, their lowest output in nearly a decade
Mississippi State loves to control the clock and wear down opponents

Longhorns Struggle in Overtime Thriller, Face Bulldogs' Grinding Offense

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Texas Longhorns (5-2, 2-1) will travel to Starkville, Mississippi, to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-3, 0-3 SEC) in a pivotal Southeastern Conference clash.

Last week, the Longhorns narrowly escaped with a 16-13 overtime victory over Kentucky, but it was anything but a convincing performance. Texas' offense sputtered and stumbled its way to just 179 total yards, their lowest output in nearly a decade. For context, that's fewer yards than they managed in their 36-3 drubbing at the hands of Notre Dame back in 2015.

Now, the Longhorns must face a Mississippi State team that loves to control the clock and grind down opponents. If Texas doesn't find its rhythm early, the Bulldogs might just turn this into a good old-fashioned SEC slugfest.