Trevor Goosby’s performance in Texas’ 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State didn’t just help swing the game. It brought another major piece of hardware his way.
The Texas offensive tackle was named the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week on Tuesday, adding to the recognition he already picked up one day earlier when he was selected as Co-SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. It’s the first weekly national Outland honor of his career.
Against No. 1 Ohio State, Goosby was Texas’ highest-graded offensive lineman and turned in a clean day in pass protection, allowing no sacks and just one pressure across 46 pass-blocking snaps.
That kind of steadiness mattered when the Longhorns needed it most. After falling behind 23-3, Texas put together three straight touchdown drives to finish the comeback, with Arch Manning guiding the offense through possessions of 15, 13 and 12 plays, each stretching at least 72 yards.
The closing stretch was as methodical as it was historic. Texas became the only team in the last 15 years to finish a win with three consecutive touchdown drives of 12 or more plays.
Goosby’s impact showed up even more clearly in the fourth quarter, when Texas piled up 150 yards of offense - 83 passing and 67 rushing - while limiting Ohio State to 52 yards. Add in the final possession of the third quarter, and the Longhorns racked up 236 total yards over the last 21 minutes.
That push helped Manning and the offense stay on the field long enough to wear down one of the country’s best defenses. It also opened space for Hollywood Smothers, who ran for 74 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, while Raleek Brown added 54 yards on 10 carries.
Goosby entered the season on the preseason watch list after earning first-team All-SEC recognition in 2025.
Texas has had a strong run with the Outland Trophy lately, too. Kelvin Banks Jr. won it in 2024, and T’Vondre Sweat took home the award in 2023.
The Outland Trophy semifinalists are set for Nov. 18, with three finalists to follow on Nov. 24. The winner will be announced Dec. 11 during the College Football Awards.
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