Texas announces program players of the game for Mississippi State

The Texas Longhorns announced program players of the game for UT’s win in its SEC debut against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday morning.

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Manning was 26-for-31 for 324 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing touchdown as well. It’s his second player of the game award this year after he received the accolade for his performance against UTSA.

Moore caught four passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns against the Bulldogs, including a pivotal 49-yard touchdown pass just before halftime.

The EDGEs were the edge for Texas. Sorrell had three total tackles including 1.5 for loss and 1.5 sacks. Simmons had a coming out party, tallying seven tackles with 3.0 for loss and 2.0 sacks plus a forced fumble.

Blackwell netted two tackles in the Longhorns’ win.

Offensive Players of the Game

Colorado State: Gunnar Helm, Cameron Williams

Michigan: Quinn Ewers, Gunnar Helm

UTSA: Arch Manning

ULM: Kelvin Banks, Jaydon Blue

Defensive Players of the Game

Colorado State: Jaylon Guilbeau, Michael Taaffe

Michigan: Andrew Mukuba, Vernon Broughton

UTSA: Colin Simmons, Michael Taaffe

ULM: Anthony Hill, Liona Lefau

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Special Teams Players of the Game

Colorado State: Bert Auburn, Gavin Holmes

Michigan: Liona Lefau

UTSA: DeAndre Moore

ULM: Ethan Burke, Alfred Collins

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