Texas Longhorns freshman defensive back Samari "Smoke" Matthews made a notable impact in the team's victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 31, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
During the SEC matchup, Matthews, wearing number 11, was photographed tackling Bulldogs wide receiver Marquis Johnson, who managed to maintain possession despite the hit. The game marked another step in the development of Texas' freshman class.
The Longhorns secured the win in front of their home crowd, continuing their conference campaign.
