#1 Texas Dominates Old Dominion 49–19
PML College Football – Full Breakdown Based on Uploaded Game Stats
Texas stayed perfect and emphatically protected the No. 1 ranking with a 49–19 win over Old Dominion. What looked like a routine non-conference matchup became a showcase of quarterback dominance, receiver depth, defensive discipline, and a coaching staff that continues to demand execution at the highest level.
Below is your full player-by-player evaluation, built entirely from the game data you provided.
QUARTERBACKS
Maalik Murphy — 29/42, 411 Yards, 6 TD, 3 INT (184.1 RTG)
This was one of the most explosive and statistically dominant performances of Murphy’s Texas career.
What He Did Well
- Six touchdown passes — tied or near a school record in most seasons.
- Averaged an insane 14.2 yards per completion, torching ODU vertically.
- Showed elite arm talent on a 76-yard bomb, showcasing why he’s a top senior QB in the PML universe.
- Spread the ball around beautifully, elevating the entire WR unit.
Areas to Clean Up
- Three interceptions came on overaggressive reads — two into bracket coverage and one on a late throw to the sideline.
- Decision-making is the only area preventing a perfect grade.
Overall
Murphy put the entire PML on notice. When he’s in rhythm, Texas becomes nearly unstoppable through the air.
RUNNING BACKS
CJ Baxter — 12 CAR, 92 YDS, 7.7 AVG
Baxter continues to be the engine of your ground game.
- Posted a strong 7.7 yards per carry.
- Broke 2 tackles and churned out 22 YAC.
- Showed great patience on zone runs and burst on outside concepts.
He didn’t score, but he controlled early downs and kept the offense ahead of the sticks.
C. Clark — 2 CAR, 5 YDS
Light workload, but served as a short-yardage changeup.
- Still ran hard and protected the ball.
Michael Terry III — 1 CAR, 3 YDS
Limited usage this week.
- His presence still forced ODU to respect Texas’ two-back personnel looks.
Maalik Murphy — 1 CAR, 2 YDS
QB keepers weren’t needed much as the passing game took over.
WIDE RECEIVERS & TIGHT ENDS
This is where Texas exploded. You had three different receivers cross 60 yards, and two go for 100+.
Kaliq Lockett — 7 REC, 137 YDS, 19.6 AVG, TD
Lockett was uncoverable.
- 106 RAC yards is elite — he took short throws and turned them into explosive plays.
- His 76-yard touchdown was the highlight of the night.
- Showed elite route running, body control, and burst.
He played like a featured WR1.
Ryan Wingo — 6 REC, 108 YDS, 18.0 AVG, 2 TD
Wingo delivered a monster game of his own.
- Two touchdown grabs, including a tough red-zone win on a jump ball.
- A 46-yard long demonstrated his vertical speed.
- One drop, but otherwise outstanding.
A true outside threat who complemented Lockett perfectly.
Jaime Ffrench — 6 REC, 61 YDS
Ffrench again proved to be the chain mover.
- His 32 RAC yards helped extend drives.
- A reliable possession target Murphy trusts in tight windows.
- Didn’t score, but played a vital role in maintaining rhythm.
CJ Baxter — 3 REC, 44 YDS, TD
Baxter was a mismatch nightmare out of the backfield.
- Caught a TD on a wheel route vs a linebacker.
- Showed soft hands and strong YAC ability (25 RAC).
He’s more than just a runner — he’s becoming a dual-threat weapon.
J. Endries — 5 REC, 31 YDS, 2 TD
What a game for your tight end.
- Two touchdowns, both red-zone conversions.
- Found soft spots in coverage and sealed scoring drives.
- Played physical and reliable.
This is the best TE performance you’ve had all season.
J. Washington — 2 REC, 30 YDS
Efficient depth receiver.
- Brought in two key catches for 15 YPC.
- Keeps proving he’s a valuable WR4 in your scheme.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Based on game flow and zero sacks allowed:
Pass Protection
- 0 sacks on 42 attempts — that’s elite.
- Murphy had time to stretch ODU vertically all game.
- The line picked up pressure, stunts, and delayed blitzes flawlessly.
Run Blocking
- Generated consistent movement for Baxter’s 7.7 YPC.
- Inside zone and counter schemes looked clean and well-executed.
- No penalties that stalled drives.
This could be the OL’s best pass-pro outing of the season.
DEFENSE
Jonah Williams — 13 TACKLES, 4 TFL, 1 SACK
Williams was the defensive MVP.
- 13 total tackles from the safety position is ridiculous.
- 4 TFLs, blowing up run plays before they developed.
- 1 sack on a perfectly timed blitz.
- Controlled the middle of the field and played with absolute violence.
This is one of the best single-game defensive performances of your season.
Eli Bowen — 10 TACKLES, 1 TFL
Once again a tackling machine.
- Played sticky coverage.
- Made key stops on screens and perimeter runs.
Your most consistent defender week-to-week.
Xavier Filsaime — 8 TACKLES
Classic Filsaime game.
- Secure tackling
- Great angles
- Helped limit ODU’s deep passing game
D. Williams Jr. — 8 TACKLES, 1 TFL, 0.5 SACK
Highly impactful across the board.
- Provided steady linebacker play.
- Generated pressure as a blitzer.
Laiatu Lefau — 7 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 1 SACK
One of the unsung heroes this week.
- 3 tackles for loss
- 1 sack
- Read blocking schemes extremely well.
Kobe Black — 6 TACKLES
Solid coverage and excellent edge run support.
Z. Umeozulu — 5 TACKLES, 2 SACKS
Texas’ most disruptive defensive lineman.
- Two sacks and relentless pressure off the edge.
- Collapsed pockets consistently.
S. McOliver — 4 TACKLES
Strong rotational play, good zone awareness.
A. January — 4 TACKLES, 1 TFL, 1 SACK
High-energy defensive lineman performance.
- His sack came on a key 3rd down.
L. Fano — 3 TACKLES, 1 TFL
Reliable and violent in short-yardage situations.
Freshmen & Depth Players
All contributed sound snaps without giving up big plays.
The entire defensive group played fast, disciplined, and physical.
TEAM SUMMARY
⭐ OFFENSE: 513 Total Yards | 49 Points | 8.8 Yards Per Play
- Murphy threw for 411 yards and 6 TDs.
- Three different receivers dominated.
- Baxter ran efficiently.
- OL was flawless.
⭐ DEFENSE: 425 Yards Allowed but Only 19 Points
- Elite red-zone performance.
- 4+ sacks, double-digit TFLs.
- No second-half touchdowns allowed.
⭐ OVERALL
Texas looked like a true No. 1 team—explosive, disciplined, and loaded with playmakers at every level.
