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Texas' likely preference for outside zone is perfect for Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook02/03/26josephcook89
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Sep 26, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Raleek Brown (3) is tackled by TCU Horned Frogs safety Austin Jordan (1) in the second half at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Reiner-Imagn Images

Texas transfer additions Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown combined for 10 runs of 30 or more yards in 2025 for NC State and Arizona State, respectively. The run scheme that helped Smothers and Brown show off their athleticism, in all but one instance, was a zone-based scheme.

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