Rasheem Biles, the Texas Longhorns’ senior linebacker, got crowned the Bednarik Award’s National Player of the Week after an absolute masterclass against Mississippi State. He went full beast mode in their 31-3 win, delivering a career-best outing that had everyone talking. This isn’t Biles’ first rodeo, but it’s his first time snagging this weekly honor, and man, did he earn it.
Biles Went OFF: Sacks, Tackles, and a Huge TD
What a night for Biles. We’re talking eight tackles, which is solid, but it’s the havoc he created in the backfield that really popped off the screen. He racked up three sacks, taking 26 yards away from Mississippi State’s offense. On top of that, he had four tackles for loss, costing the Bulldogs another 27 yards. But the real game-changers? Two forced fumbles. Both of those came on sacks, showing he wasn’t just getting to the QB, he was ripping the ball out. One of those fumbles was a monumental play, setting up Maraad Watson for a 61-yard scoop-and-score touchdown right before halftime. You just love to see a big guy rumble for six, especially when it comes from such a dominant defensive play.
Longhorns Defense Is a Certified Problem for Opponents
Biles wasn’t just a one-man wrecking crew, he was the anchor for a Texas defense that absolutely stifled Mississippi State. They held the Bulldogs to a measly 187 total yards and a pathetic three points the entire game. That’s a “paint a masterpiece” kind of defensive performance, as one report put it. This kind of suffocating defense is exactly why Texas is looking like a serious contender early in the season. With the Longhorns already sitting at No. 7 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, this type of defensive dominance, led by guys like Biles, is going to be critical.
With Texas already sitting pretty at No. 7 in the first CFP rankings, performances like Biles’ are exactly what they need to keep climbing. The season is in full swing, and if this is the kind of defensive firepower they’re bringing, opponents better watch out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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