3 Stars of the Game After the 16–13 OT Win Over Kentucky

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Star #1 EDGE Colin Simmons

Whatever has gotten into Colin Simmons over the last two weeks, sign me up for it! He has been spectacular and it has been desperately needed by the Longhorns. Simmons racked up three more sacks to his tally and took over the game at times in the 2nd half. He was a quick whistle away from a fourth sack on Cutter Boley as well. Simmons is playing like the All-World EDGE we expected, and deserves his flowers for it.

 

Star #2 PR Ryan Niblett

Perhaps the only reason Texas put points on the board on Saturday was because of the efforts of Ryan Niblett. Also, credit to the Texas punt return team for setting blocks here as well. But two straight weekends now, Ryan Niblett has grown into a star. Massive, game-changing moments helped put the Longhorns in a position to score immediate points and change the complexion of a game. Credit to Niblett, what a development this season.

 

Star #3 LB Anthony Hill Jr.

Like Simmons, Hill is really beginning to turn up the heat on the field. An interception, a team-leading 12 tackles and an additional pass break up, Hill was everywhere. One knock for Hill was obviously the fumble on the ground that he tried to scoop, rather than fall on, but hey, he was everywhere. 

 

HM1 Hero Kanu: Over 50 snaps on the interior of the defensive line, a forced fumble and a tackle for loss, quite the day on the inside.

HM2 Trey Moore: It's been a rocky road for Moore over the last few weeks, but he had a great day Saturday. Moore had a 5 solo tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss while adding another QB hurry.

Post game celebrations.

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One of the stars has to be our kicker Shipley

Bouwmeester.

28 minutes ago, Tex555 said:

One of the stars has to be our kicker Shipley

 

25 minutes ago, Tuco Ramirez said:

Bouwmeester.

Special teams and defense won this game. 3 FG by Shipley including one from 53 yards and the game winner in overtime from 45 yards. Our only TD was set up by a Bouwmeester punt that pinned Kentucky inside their 10. The defense stopped them, forced a punt and Niblett returned it to the 5 or 6 yard line and we were able to score a TD.

45 minutes ago, Tex555 said:

One of the stars has to be our kicker Shipley

Yeah, probably should have been.