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Texas Longhorns' Unlikely Heroes Save Season
Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination.
In brief
Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination. Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination. Originally reported by Texas Longhorns On SI.
Texas Longhorns in must-win game
Texas Longhorns entered Saturday with a two-game losing streak and needed a win to avoid playoff elimination.
Ole Miss top-10 ranked
Texas Longhorns pulled off a 34-27 win over the then-top-10-ranked Ole Miss Rebels.
Andre Cojoe starts
Andre Cojoe, now-starting left tackle, filled in after Texas's starting left tackle suffered a torn patellar tendon.
Cojoe's performance
Cojoe held his own with one sack, sealing off Ole Miss defensive linemen for Texas's run game.
Michael Terry's role
Michael Terry, a converted wide receiver, rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
Michael Masunas' impact
Michael Masunas logged three receptions for 37 yards in a season-high 56 snaps.
Texas run game
Texas's run game led to 157 yards for Brown and 41 yards for Terry on the final drive.
Coach Sarkisian's view
Coach Sarkisian said Cojoe's performance helps Texas minimize damage from losing Goosby.
Season impact
Texas's three unlikely heroes helped save their season from playoff elimination.
What matters most
Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination.
