Texas intercepts well-thrown ball, scores easy early touchdown vs. Arkansas
By Ethan Stone
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Quinn Ewers might have just thrown the easiest touchdown pass of his entire life. And as a result, the No. 3 Longhorns lead Arkansas 7-0 with just over 7 minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Matthew Golden breezed past his defender, who completely misplayed his assignment, and was wide open in the end zone as a result. Here’s a look at the 20-yard TD connection:
Wideeeee open @MatthewGolden_2 pic.twitter.com/3gyRWXS1fs
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) November 16, 2024
The above reception put Golden above 400 yards receiving on the year while being filed away as his 7th touchdown reception.
This touchdown is thanks to a great play by Texas DB Jahdae Barron on the other side of the ball. Arkansas QB Taylen Green hit receiver Tyrone Broden right in the hands, but the receiver couldn’t hold on to it, falling right into the hands of Barron. The Longhorns were in the end zone 6 plays later.
Barron has had an excellent start to this one for the Longhorns, as he’s already sitting at multiple tackles and an interception – his 4th on the year.
This is exactly the start Texas needed in a hostile environment such a Fayetteville – where the Hogs downed Tennessee earlier in the year.
There’s plenty of football left to be played, let’s see if the Longhorns can keep their lead
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
