Best of the Rest: other Texas teams playing week 3 games

While most of the state’s powerhouses are playing can’t-miss games, they aren’t the only ones competing. Here is a list of other Texas-based squads taking the gridiron. Arizona State (2-0) at UTSA (1-1)  — The Roadrunners are facing the Sun Devils’ high-octane offense, the same unit that scored often in ASU’s 68-55 win over Texas Tech last week. Running back Kalen Ballage scored eight touchdowns in the contest to tie an NCAA record. On the season, he has 23 rushes for 193 yards and eight touchdowns and four receptions for…

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Reviewing the Hunter-Elliott play during the Longhorns’ win over Notre Dame

We at TexasChalkTalk.com have heard a lot of chatter about the play involving Notre Dame receiver Torii Hunter Jr. and Texas defensive back DeShon Elliott during the Longhorns’ 41-38 double overtime victory Sept. 4. Thirty-six seconds remained in the third quarter and the Irish trailed 31-28. On third and 12 from the Texas 19, Hunter ran to the end zone from the left side to catch the pass. Just as he was about to tuck the ball securely, Elliott hit him hard enough to dislodge the ball to prevent the…

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