Over the last few weeks, Matthew Golden has been a scoring machine. The Longhorns star wide receiver has become one of Quinn Ewers most trusted options and has been an integral part of the offense. That continued on Saturday in the Longhorns’ latest conference win over Arkansas.
Against the Razorbacks, the Longhorns’ talented junior recorded two catches for 21 yards. While those numbers may not jump off the page, they were important plays, as both catches resulted in touchdowns. Due to his recent scoring surge, Golden leads all Longhorns wide receivers in touchdowns with eight.
Through the first ten games of his Longhorns career, Golden has made a good first impression. He ranks third on the team in receptions with 29 and receiving yards with 417. Although he has had to learn a new offense, Golden has proven to be a valuable addition.
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Additionally, Golden is getting better as the playoffs inch closer. In his last three games, the Houston native has found the end zone five times. He now has at least two touchdowns in three games this season. That is the type of production the Longhorns hoped they would get when they added Golden from the transfer portal.
As the regular season winds down, Golden should continue to be a popular target. He has proven he can be relied on in the red zone, making life difficult for defensive coordinators. He will get to continue adding more plays to his highlight reel this weekend when Texas takes on Kentucky.