# Texas Longhorns' Unlikely Heroes Save Season

> Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination.
- Title: Texas Longhorns' Unlikely Heroes Save Season | Shortify
- Summary: Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination.
- Keywords: texas longhorns, ole miss, andre cojoe, michael terry, michael masunas, college football, college football playoff, sports, Texas, Longhorns', Unlikely, Heroes
- Source: Texas Longhorns On SI — https://si.com/college/texas/football/three-unlikely-heroes-might-have-helped-save-texas-season
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:09:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas longhorns, ole miss, andre cojoe, michael terry, michael masunas, college football, college football playoff, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Texas Longhorns' three unlikely heroes helped secure a 34-27 win over Ole Miss to avoid playoff elimination.