Texas defense delivers against Mississippi State; Biles earns national honors

Texas held Mississippi State to 179 total yards and three points while recording seven sacks and nine tackles for loss. Rasheem Biles earned national player-of-the-week recognition for three sacks and two forced fumbles, while defensive lineman Maraad Watson’s 61-yard fumble return and improved play add to the defensive-line story. Sustaining varied pressure without Simmons remains a question.