# FUTURE STARS: The 5 Texas Freshmen Poised for MASSIVE Debuts Against Texas State | Texas Football

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Published: 2026-09-01T21:00:00+00:00
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Texas Longhorns’ freshmen make waves as Steve Sarkisian reveals five breakout players poised for early impact. Will these rising stars—Jermaine Bishop, Richard Wesley, Derrek Cooper, Toray Davis, and Rocky Cummings—prove ready when the lights shine brightest at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium? BK, Brad Kellner assesses how the depth and talent of the current Longhorns roster raise the stakes for freshmen contributors. Key topics include Bishop’s explosive rise in a loaded wide receiver room, Wesley and Cooper pushing into the two-deep despite positional logjams, and under-the-radar prospects Davis and Cummings earning trust on defense and special teams. Can these newcomers help Texas contend with powerhouse programs like Ohio State? Tune in for analysis of Sarkisian’s player development philosophy, early season expectations, and which freshman “diaper dandy” fans should watch as the Longhorns chase a statement victory. Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the deta…

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