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Texas Longhorns Aim to Bounce Back Against San Jose State
5 Sep
Summary
- Texas Longhorns (0-1) host San Jose State Spartans (0-1)
- Arch Manning showed signs of a young, first-time starter in opener
- Texas defense led by Liona Lefau and transfer Cole Brevard impressed
On September 5th, 2025, the Texas Longhorns (0-1) will host the San Jose State Spartans (0-1) in a bid to bounce back from their season-opening loss at Ohio State. The Longhorns, led by head coach Steve Sarkisian, are eager to put their disappointing performance against the Buckeyes behind them.
Quarterback Arch Manning, the highly touted freshman, struggled at times in his debut, looking rattled and confused. However, Sarkisian and the Longhorns coaching staff believe Manning can correct his mistakes and build on the experience gained in the coming weeks, including a matchup against Florida.
The bright spot for Texas in the opener was the impressive performance of the defense, led by coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. Linebacker Liona Lefau recorded nine total tackles, while transfer defensive lineman Cole Brevard drew rave reviews. Freshman cornerback Graceson Littleton also stood out with a strong showing.
Sarkisian's halftime adjustments in the Ohio State game have given the Longhorns' faithful reason for confidence moving forward. The team will look to capitalize on this as they take on the Spartans, aiming to secure a much-needed victory and regain momentum in the early stages of the season.
