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Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receivers Matthew Golden (2) and Ryan Wingo (5) celebrate after Golden ran in for a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
In their win over the Florida Gators on Saturday, the Longhorns offense was firing on all cylinders. While Texas got contributions from everyone on the roster, one player who stood out was Matthew Golden. The talented junior was one of Quinn Ewers favorite targets and named the East-West Shrine Bowl’s “Texas Star of the Week” on Tuesday.
Against the Gators, Golden caught three passes for 64 yards. He was a scoring machine, as his two receiving touchdowns led the team. It marked the first team since the season opener that the Houston native found the end zone more than once in a game.
Although Golden’s first season with the Longhorns has been full of ups and downs, he provided a reminder of how good he is over the weekend. Through nine games, Golden is third on the team in receptions with 27 and receiving yards with 396. Following his stellar performance on Saturday, he leads all Longhorns receivers in touchdowns with six.
With Golden serving as one of the teams best weapons, the Longhorns rank ninth in total offense and tenth in scoring offense. With wins at a premium down the stretch, the offense will be heavily relied on as the Longhorns chase a national championship.
On Saturday, Golden will build on his success when the Longhorns take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. He should continue to be an important piece, which could mean more awards on the horizon.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Matthew Golden named East-West Shrine Bowl’s ‘Texas Star of the Week’
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Author : Longhorns Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-13 19:24:10
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