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Playmakers like Texas WR Adonai Mitchell are the difference in close games

Adonai Mitchell is one of a few Longhorns that can go and win Texas a game.

The Texas Longhorns found themselves on the brink of a season-shattering upset on Saturday. Star receiver Adonai Mitchell ended the upset bid in one play.

After a three-touchdown fourth quarter by the TCU Horned Frogs, Texas led the game by just three points. After two plays netted -2 yards, the Longhorns stared down a 3rd and 12 play. A failed conversion would give TCU the ball back with a chance to win. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Quinn Ewers knew where to throw the ball.

Ewers dropped back and heaved an underthrown go route to the Longhorns’ best 50-50 threat. With the game on the line, Adonai Mitchell made the play.

Players like Mitchell are why Texas can go on a Big 12 title run. Mitchell, like fellow receivers Xavier Worthy, Ja’Tavion Sanders and Jordan Whittington are difference makers. They make the plays necessary to carry their team to victory.

Over the last 10 seasons, Texas has never had more game-changing players than it has right now. And while it probably shouldn’t continue to live on the edge every week, players like Mitchell can be counted on to make the plays that bail the team out of trouble.

Mitchell is a primary reason the Texas Longhorns are 9-1. He will look to continue his program elevating play in the next two games.

Social media reacts to Texas’ 29-26 win over TCU

Another week, another near disaster for the No. 7 Texas Longhorns.

Another week, another near disaster for the No. 7 Texas Longhorns.

Texas defeated TCU 29-26 on Saturday, but not after giving fans another heart attack.

After leading TCU at halftime 19-6, the Horned Frogs stormed back in the fourth quarter to make it a three-point game.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian seemed comfortable with the lead and made some very conservative play calls, resulting in TCU making it a close game.

Following a Horned Frogs touchdown, Adonai Mitchell iced the game with a 35-yard reception for a first down.

Texas seems to make the game interesting every week but still manages to pull away with the victory.

The Longhorns are now 9-1 on the season and sit atop the Big 12 with two games left to play. Texas takes on the Iowa State Cyclones next week in Ames, Iowa.

Here is how social media reacted to Texas’ close win.

Texas WR Adonai Mitchell projected in first round of PFF’s 2024 NFL mock draft

Adoani Mitchell is the only Texas player projected to go in the first round of PFF’s latest NFL mock draft.

No. 3 Texas has one of the most talented rosters in college football this season. Continue reading “Texas WR Adonai Mitchell projected in first round of PFF’s 2024 NFL mock draft”

Reaction: Georgia transfer Adonai Mitchell has big game at Alabama

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell played a huge role in Texas’ road win at Alabama

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell played a huge role in Texas’ 34-24 upset victory at Alabama. Georgia fans miss Adonai Mitchell, who made some clutch catches to help Georgia win back-to-back national championships.

Adonai Mitchell came alive in the second half for Texas. He only had three catches, but all three catches were huge for the Longhorns. Mitchell’s first catch helped Texas get out of its own red zone. His next two catches were touchdowns.

Adonai Mitchell finished the game with three catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Both of his touchdowns came in the fourth quarter. The former Georgia receiver notably hauled in a long touchdown catch in the 2021 national championship against Alabama.

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Top 5 transfers Oklahoma Sooners will face in 2023

Who are the top transfer additions the Oklahoma Sooners will face in 2023?

The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh. This statement has been true for everyone across the country even the University of Oklahoma.

The Sooners added Rondell Bothriyd and Dasan McCullough, but just a year ago lost Caleb Williams and Mario Williams. The portal has been good to Oklahoma, but it has been good to Oklahoma’s opponents as well.

The transfer portal has provided programs the opportunity to retool on the fly in the face of losses from the previous season.

SoonerScoop (subscription required) released an article on Saturday discussing the best transfer addition for OU opponents for the 2023 season.

This got me thinking, who are the five best transfer additions the Sooners will face this season.

2024 five-star WR Micah Hudson visits Texas

Texas is becoming a destination for top wide receivers like Micah Hudson.

The Forty Acres is a destination for top wide receivers. It appears Micah Hudson is taking notice.

Hudson, the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 6 overall player in the 247Sports composite for 2024, is taking in what Austin has to offer this weekend. This comes just after Georgia receiver transfer Adonai Mitchell chose the Longhorns.

It’s easy to see why big time pass catchers are enamored with playing in Steve Sarkisian’s scheme. Xavier Worthy and Ja’Tavion Sanders each had breakout seasons in their first full-time starting opportunities on campus. Some of their success can be attributed to an offense that leverages the full power of their skillsets.

Sarkisian is known for scheming receivers open and allowing them to get yards after catch in space. As for how he would utilize Hudson, the Longhorns’ offensive play caller may not have to do much scheming to get the elite talent open.

Hudson will be a matchup nightmare regardless of scheme, but playing for Texas certainly wouldn’t hurt his stock. Steve Sarkisian and company will look to make strides in his recruitment.

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Georgia transfer wide receiver AD Mitchell commits to Texas

The addition of AD Mitchell means Texas has three No. 1 caliber receivers.

It’s time to make room in the trophy case. The addition of Georgia transfer wide receiver Adonai Mitchell means Texas is a Big 12 championship contender.

The Longhorns made Mitchell’s inclusion for the 2023 roster official as of Friday evening as he signed to join the team. In making the move Texas takes away the Georgia Bulldogs’ No. 1 receiver.

As it stands, Steve Sarkisian will now have three No. 1 caliber receivers including Xavier Worthy and Isaiah Neyor. In addition, the team has an elite No. 2 caliber option in Jordan Whittington and the Big 12’s best tight end, Ja’Tavion Sanders.

The move says a couple things for Texas. First, the team is intent on team building regardless of how good it is presently. Secondly, it gives credence to the notion that Sarkisian and company will spend plenty of time passing the ball.

The biggest takeaway is, Texas is all but injury proof at the position. Now Quinn Ewers can focus on simply getting the ball to the open man rather than forcing it only to his top target.

The Longhorns got better today. You can expect Texas to run empty formation with the five receivers listed above. Mitchell is a significant addition and should make an impact right away.

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Texas Football: Transfer WR AD Mitchell visited Austin on Thursday

Adonai Mitchell would free up Xavier Worthy, Isaiah Neyor and Jordan Whittington to be themselves in the offense.

AD Mitchell took in what the Forty Acres has to offer on Thursday. This comes just one day after the Georgia transfer wide receiver entered the portal.

It’s unclear whether or not he’s made up his mind, but Texas is clearly at the forefront given his actions so far.

Mitchell was set to become Georgia’s No. 1 receiver after capping a strong freshman season with a clutch touchdown in the national championship game against Alabama. A high ankle injury had other plans.

Despite the injury, you can expect the alpha receiver to be a matchup problem Texas didn’t have outside of Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington at receiver. Mitchell is a route running technician in the red zone and a home run threat downfield.

Adding the dynamic pass catcher would do a number of things for Texas. Perhaps the biggest improvement Mitchell would bring is allowing himself and other receivers on the roster to play to their strengths.

Xavier Worthy and Quinn Ewers simply weren’t on the same page on deep passes in 2022. Mitchell and Isaiah Neyor would figure to be the better deep ball options for Ewers, while Worthy would feast on passes fifteen to twenty-five yards downfield.

Texas will look to close on the game-changing recruitment.

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Twitter reacts to UGA WR Adonai Mitchell entering the transfer portal

How did Georgia fans and media react to star receiver Adonai Mitchell entering the transfer portal?

A lot of Georgia fans may be upset that one of the Bulldogs’ top pass catchers, Adonai “A.D.” Mitchell, has entered the transfer portal. For the second straight season, one of Georgia’s most talented receivers has entered the transfer portal after winning a national championship.

Mitchell will be missed, but Georgia fans should remember the great moments from his career and not dwell on the negative. The Bulldogs are back-to-back national champions and it does not get much better than that.

Let’s take a look at some reactions from Georgia fans and media to Adonai Mitchell entering the transfer portal.

Kirby Smart provides injury update on Jalen Carter, Adonai Mitchell

Kirby Smart discusses injuries to AD Mitchell and Jalen Carter

Georgia Bulldogs head football coach Kirby Smart met with the media on Monday to discuss the Week 3 win over South Carolina and the upcoming home game versus Kent State.

Smart discussed the departure of defensive back William Poole, a sixth year senior who has played in 33 games throughout his UGA career.

“William Poole is not going to be with us for the remainder of the season,” Smart said.

“He’s dealing with a personal matter, and he’s going to focus on that and his health and well-being, so he will not be with us for the rest of the year, unfortunately.”

He also discussed the health of two big-time players: Defensive tackle Jalen Carter and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

Mitchell did not play in Georgia’s 48-7 win over South Carolina due to an ankle injury he suffered against Samford the week prior.

“We’re hoping to get him back this week,” Smart said. “Again, it’s one of those deals where last week we were hopeful to get him back.”

As for Carter, Smart said the superstar defensive tackle has been dealing with an ankle injury since Georgia’s Week 1 win over Oregon.

That held Carter out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Gamecocks, though he still managed two tackles in the game on 11 snaps played.

“Jalen has been dealing with a lingering ankle issue, he really had it since the Oregon game and he’s trying to get well,” Smart said.

“We’re trying to get him healthy. Hopefully, he’ll be full-go. He was close last week but didn’t end up having to play a lot of snaps.”

Georgia has just one sack through three games this season.

Additionally, Smart said that cornerback Nyland Green is dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. Green did not play against South Carolina.

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