Week 1- Ball Carriers in the Lone Star State

Texas running backs set the tone in Week 1, gashing defenses with decisive cuts and downhill power. Across the state, ground games leaned on patient vision, ball security, and yards after contact to control tempo. Inside zone and counter produced chunk gains, and perimeter tosses let speed backs turn the corner for 100+ yard nights. If this opener is a preview, rushing attacks will keep defenses honest, open play action, and decide tight games in the fourth quarter.    Murry needed just 11 carries to rack up 175 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 46-13 win over Houston Sam Houston. He also added a 53-yard receiving score, flashing burst and instant acceleration in space. A home run threat every touch, he pairs one-cut decisiveness with soft hands to stress defenses horizontally and vertically.     Hickman complemented Murry with a 161-yard rushing day in the same win, giving LBJ a true one-two backfield punch. He runs with a low pad level, finishes through contact, and thrives between the tackles. His physical style keeps the offense on schedule and wears down fronts over four quarters.     DeLeon ripped Austin Regents for 279 rushing yards and three touchdowns at 18.6 yards per carry. He shows patient vision behind his blocks, then hits the gas to turn seams into explosives. Tacklers bounce off his balance through contact, and he maintains speed through cuts in the open field.     Simpson exploded for 274 rushing yards and five touchdowns on only 12 carries in a 47-12 win at Diboll. He combines elite initial burst with lethal cutback ability to punish overpursuit. Once he clears the second level, his stride length makes it hard for angles to close.     Gary powered Terry with 261 rushing yards in Week 1, setting the tone for a physical ground attack. He's a downhill runner who creates steady chunk gains and finishes drives near the goal line. His leg drive and balance help him fall forward and control tempo.     Henderson hammered Tyler High for 215 rushing yards and four touchdowns in a 48-35 win. He blends workhorse volume with suddenness, pressing the hole and exploding through arm tackles. With strong contact balance and vision, he's a reliable closer late in games.     Osborne posted 220 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries in a 37-34 thriller against Lake Highlands. A long-strider with true top-end speed, he's dangerous on any crease and patient enough to let blocks develop. His one-cut-and-go style forces safeties to play deeper, opening up the entire offense.

Texas running backs set the tone in Week 1, gashing defenses with decisive cuts and downhill power.
Across the state, ground games leaned on patient vision, ball security, and yards after contact to control tempo.
Inside zone and counter produced chunk gains, and perimeter tosses let speed backs turn the corner for 100+ yard nights.
If this opener is a preview, rushing attacks will keep defenses honest, open play action, and decide tight games in the fourth quarter.