The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
09.17.2023 | Football
The Longhorns climbed one spot following Saturday’s victory over Wyoming.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football moved up one spot to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 following the Longhorns' 31-10 victory over Wyoming at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The ranking is the highest for the Longhorns in either poll since 2009. The Longhorns received three first-place votes in this week's AP polling, while holding steady at No. 6 on the US LBM Coaches Poll.
The Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat Wyoming, topped by Jerrin Thompson's 27-yard interception return for a touchdown. Jonathon Brooks rushed for a career-high 164 yards on 21 carries (7.8 ypc) and one touchdown in the win, while Xavier Worthy added the 23rd receiving score of his career.
Texas' victory moved the Longhorns to 3-0 to start a season for the first time since 2012.
The Longhorns open Big 12 Conference play against Baylor this Saturday, Sept. 26 in Waco, Texas, where the Longhorns will meet the Bears for the 113th time in series history. The game will kick off from inside McLane Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT and broadcast live on ABC.
