WATCH: Former Longhorn running back scores first touchdown on TNF

Former Longhorn running back D’Onta Foreman started the scoring for the Tennessee Titans against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night.

Thursday Night Football pit the Indianapolis Colts against the Tennessee Titans for the early weekend matchup. This game features several former Longhorns in action on both sides of the matchup. For the Colts, they have wide receiver Marcus Johnson. For the Titans it is a trio of players that include Kenny Vaccaro and Geoff Swaim. The other is running back D’Onta Foreman who fills in for Derrick Henry when he needs a breather.

Foreman would start the scoring for the Titans in this game. Facing a first and goal from the 5-yard line, Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill found Foreman for the catch and run into the end zone. You can check out the highlight below.

Early on in the first quarter the score remains 7-0 in favor of the Titans. Foreman has one reception for five yards and no carries up to this point in the game. You can check out the game on National Fox broadcast.

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