Texas Longhorns Player-by-Player Evaluation

#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.