Redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy stars in QB debut for No. 7 Texas in a 35-6 win over BYU
— Maalik Murphy grabbed the attention of fans, media and other schools looking for a quarterback with his performance during the Texas spring game in April.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
BYU Cougars
6
Texas Longhorns
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| TEX | 14 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 35 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | W 27-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ UCF Knights | L 31-39 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish | W 28-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Iowa State Cyclones | W 24-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | W 17-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:43 6-35
Jaydon Blue 34 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Touchdown 9:07 6-28
Adonai Mitchell 13 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Field Goal 7:58 6-21
Will Ferrin 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:58 3-21
Adonai Mitchell 30 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Field Goal 4:57 3-14
Will Ferrin 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:10 0-14
Jonathon Brooks 4 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Xavier Worthy 74 Yd Punt Return (Bert Auburn Kick)
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BYU
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:43 · End of Game
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TEX 1:43
3 plays, 39 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:43 6-35
Jaydon Blue 34 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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BYU 2:41
2 plays, -7 yards, 0:36 · Fumble
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TEX 3:17
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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BYU 5:45
10 plays, 66 yards, 3:22 · Downs
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TEX 9:07
1 play, 8 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:07 6-28
Adonai Mitchell 13 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Bert Auburn Kick)
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BYU 9:11
8 plays, 29 yards, 3:59 · Interception
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TEX 13:10
8 plays, 48 yards, 2:50 · Downs
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BYU 1:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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TEX 2:04
11 plays, 78 yards, 5:54 · Downs
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BYU 7:58
7 plays, 68 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:58 6-21
Will Ferrin 32 Yd Field Goal
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TEX 11:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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BYU 14:53
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:07 · Downs
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BYU
3 plays, 27 yards, 0:58 · End of Half
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TEX 0:58
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:58 3-21
Adonai Mitchell 30 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Bert Auburn Kick)
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BYU 4:57
16 plays, 64 yards, 9:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:57 3-14
Will Ferrin 24 Yd Field Goal
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TEX 14:54
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:59 · Fumble
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BYU 2:53
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:17 · Punt
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TEX 4:10
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:10 0-14
Jonathon Brooks 4 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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BYU 7:17
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:16 · Interception
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TEX 8:33
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:15 · Interception
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BYU 9:48
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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BYU 12:08
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:04 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Xavier Worthy 74 Yd Punt Return (Bert Auburn Kick)
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TEX 13:12
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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Team Stats
BYU
TEX
17
1st Downs
16
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-11
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-2
292
Total Yards
354
197
Passing
170
25/40
Comp/Att
16/25
4.9
Yards per pass
6.8
95
Rushing
184
26
Rushing Attempts
35
3.7
Yards per rush
5.3
3-20
Penalties
6-40
3
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
33:06
Possession
26:54
Highlights
00:41
Maalik Murphy throws 13-yard TD pass to Adonai Mitchell
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00:52
Xavier Worthy starts Texas off with 74-yard punt return TD
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00:40
Jonathon Brooks takes it in for a 4-yard rushing TD
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00:46
Maalik Murphy throws 30-yard TD pass to Adonai Mitchell
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