Graceson Littleton took it 59 yards to the house on Saturday, punching in Texas’ first scoop-and-score of the season and absolutely putting Will Muschamp’s defense on notice right out of the gate. That’s how you make a statement in a coordinator’s debut, folks!
Defense Came to Play, No Joke
Texas State running back Taji Atkins thought he had a routine carry up the middle with just over six minutes left in the second quarter. Nope. Rasheem Biles had other plans, punching that ball straight out of Atkins’ hands. And who was there to scoop it up? Graceson Littleton. He was gone, a 59-yard dash straight to the end zone. Just like that, the scoreboard flashed 28-0 for Texas. What a play! This defense is already showing teeth.
Not So Fast, But Still Strong
The Bobcats did manage to answer back on their very next drive, avoiding the shutout and bringing the score to 28-7 with about four minutes left before halftime. You always want the shutout, but a 21-point lead is still serious. Arch Manning then got his chance to extend that lead, leading a long drive downfield. But a crucial interception in the end zone kept the deficit right where it was. Gotta convert those opportunities, but the defense’s early heroics still set the tone.
That scoop-and-score from Littleton, man, that’s the kind of early season energy that makes you sit up and take notice. What a way for Muschamp’s defense to kick things off. They’re making plays that count.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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