Hollywood Smothers Shines for Texas | Texas Longhorns Football News

Hollywood Smothers just made history, earning the Paul Hornung Award Player of the Week — his first major honor and a nod to his all-around brilliance. In a jaw-dropping comeback against No. 1 Ohio State, Texas erased a 20-point deficit to win 24-23, with Smothers leading the charge: 25 touches, 74 rushing yards, two TDs (including the game-tying score with seconds left), plus catches and a kickoff return. Already on the award watch list before the season, he’s been a consistent force, leading Texas in rushing while adding value through the air. This award celebrates unsung multi-talented stars — and Smothers is now firmly in the spotlight as the Longhorns push forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://texaslonghorns.com/news/2026/9/15/no-1-1-footballs-smothers-tabbed-paul-hornung-award-player-of-the-week More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3819d41355664538 Report issues to [email protected].