Roberson hit seals Texas road win at Missouri
Graceson Littleton returned the forced fumble 44 yards before sliding at the Missouri 6-yard line to help Texas drain the clock.
| Kickoff | 12:00 PM ET |
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| Venue | Memorial Stadium |
| Spread | Texas -2.5 |
| Total | 44.5 |
| TV | ESPN, Disney+ |
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| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Warren Roberson forced a late fumble that Graceson Littleton returned 44 yards. The turnover helped No. 7 Texas finish a 34-20 win over No. 18 Missouri on Saturday at Faurot Field.
The Longhorns led 27-20 but had failed to drain the clock on their previous possession. Before the two-minute timeout, they also missed a chance to recover a muffed punt. Missouri reached third-and-5 near midfield with an opportunity to extend the drive and threaten an equalizing touchdown.
Roberson was responsible for the flat in Texas’ zone coverage when quarterback Austin Simmons threw toward Cayden Lee just short of the first-down marker. As Lee tried to secure the catch, Roberson closed on the pass and knocked the ball loose with a hit.
Littleton recovered and ran 44 yards before sliding at the Missouri 6-yard line rather than trying to score. That decision allowed Texas to keep the clock moving and force Missouri to spend its final two timeouts. Raleek Brown then scored on an 8-yard run to set the final margin.
The play capped Roberson’s first career start, which came after Kade Phillips was injured against Mississippi State. Missouri tested Roberson early, and his pass-interference penalty on the Tigers’ third play contributed to a touchdown drive. In the fourth quarter, he forced the fumble.
Steve Sarkisian praised Roberson for knocking the ball free and Littleton for giving himself up near the goal line, a situational decision Texas teaches. Littleton credited Roberson for creating the turnover and described the senior cornerback as a steady, competitive player through both good and difficult moments.
Missouri repeatedly threw in Roberson’s direction. He finished with one tackle. Sarkisian said the performance was not perfect, but he pointed to Texas’ resilience and mental toughness in a difficult road setting.
Why it matters
Texas failed to close the game on its previous possession and missed a chance to recover a muffed punt, leaving Missouri within one score late. Roberson’s forced fumble and Littleton’s situational awareness gave the Longhorns control before Brown’s clinching touchdown.
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