Texas has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Hallsville Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Texas' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Texas is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Fayetteville, who was ranked fifth at the time (Texas was ranked ninth). Texas won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Fayetteville 55-54. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Texas got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was David Potter out in front who threw for 414 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Potter is now averaging an impressive 327.8 passing yards per game. Tradarian Ball was another key back, gaining 191 total yards and two touchdowns.
Texas' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Kameron Wrightner and Roman A Wyatt. Another thorn in Fayetteville's side was Isaiah Dowden, who made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Hallsville didn't have quite enough to beat Pine Tree on Friday and fell 30-27.
Texas' victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Hallsville, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Texas against Hallsville in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. Does Texas have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hallsville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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