Texas Longhorns freshman defensive back Samari Matthews, known as "Smoke," made a notable impact in the team's victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 31, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
The SEC matchup saw Matthews, wearing number 11, record a key tackle on Bulldogs wide receiver Marquis Johnson during the game. The Longhorns secured the win, continuing their season in the conference.
