Longhorns rally to crush Kansas 51-16 at Memorial Stadium
Texas overcame an early 14-0 deficit to dominate Kansas 51-16. Sophomore quarterback Chris Simms threw for 240 yards with two TDs, Roy Williams set yardage records with four receptions for 180 yards and two scores, while Hodges Mitchell rushed 37 times for 264 yards and 88 return yards. Brown credited resilience and Williams’s big plays as key to the comeback.
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Texas Longhorns Fall to Kansas in Rough Football Clash
A wild game shows Kansas building an early 14–0 lead behind Davison’s interception return and Nesmith’s safety. Texas fights back with Williams and Mitchell scoring long drives, closing the gap to 16–16 at halftime, then Texas pulls ahead 37–16 early in the third before extending to 51–16 final as Kansas misplays and miscues mount.
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Texas tramples KU as Williams sets pace in rout
Texas dominated Kansas 42 unanswered points after leading 16-9 at half. Roy Williams, a 6-5 true freshman, caught four passes for 180 yards and two TDs, plus a 35-yard rushing score. Hodges Mitchell added 264 rushing yards and three TDs. KU QB Dylen Smith faced relentless UT pressure as Kansas managed only four first downs in the first half and finished the season with a loss at Iowa State next week.
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Texas and Kansas struggle in rough run heavy clash
Texas outgains Kansas with 637 total yards on 61 rushes led by Hodges Mitchell while Kansas pairs 42 carries for 119 yards. Passing mostly unsettled with interceptions, receivers Stephenson and Harrison Hill among leaders. Defensive standouts include Hampton and Nesmith as officials and crowd reach 27,200.
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