Matthew Golden News, Rumors, Updates - Texas Longhorns

Two trips to end zone in win Golden had two receptions (on five targets) for 21 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 20-10 win against Arkansas.

Impact Golden scored two times during this matchup, including a 20-yard pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers in the opening quarter of the game, bringing his total to eight receiving touchdowns on the year. The junior wide receiver will look to build on this performance for Saturday's home contest with Kentucky.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Texas dominates first half to get past Arkansas 20-10 Quinn Ewers passed for 176 yards and touchdowns early and late to Matthew Golden as No. 3 Texas did just enough on the road to beat Arkansas...

4 DAYS AGO • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Matthew Golden named East-West Shrine Bowl's 'Texas Star of the Week' While Texas got contributions from everyone on the roster, one player who stood out was Matthew Golden

NOVEMBER 13 • USATODAY.COM

Scores twice in win Golden gathered in all three targets for 64 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 49-17 victory over Florida.

Impact Golden connected with quarterback Quinn Ewers on two trips to end zone, including a 32-yard pass for his sixth receiving touchdown of the year. The junior wide receiver will look to build on this performance for Saturday's meeting against Arkansas.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Ewers' five TD passes lead No. 5 Texas in 49-17 rout of Florida

Quinn Ewers passed for 333 yards and five touchdowns and No. 5 Texas rolled over struggling Florida, 49-17, on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9

Quinn Ewers' five TD passes lead No. 5 Texas in 49-17 rout of Florida

Steve Sarkisian Compares Matthew Golden's Failed Pass Attempt to a Famous Rapper Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian hilariously compared wide receiver Matthew Golden’s failed pass attempt to a failed first pitch from rapper...

OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Held to one reception in win Golden hauled in one of two targets for 46 yards during Saturday's 51-3 victory versus Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Golden has seen his production deep in the past few weeks, finishing with his lowest reception total of the season. The junior wide receiver will look to bounce back for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Low production in win Golden caught 3 of 5 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 56-7 win against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Despite the Longhorns putting up 56 points, Golden was unable to find the end zone for the first time this season. The junior wide receiver was forming chemistry with quarterback Quinn Ewers (oblique/abdomen) and will have to start to build rapport with Arch Manning while he fills in under center.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Finds pay dirt in win Golden caught all six of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-12 win against Michigan.

Impact After a productive season-opener that saw him finish with two scores, Golden extends the streak with his third touchdown in two games, connecting with quarterback Quinn Ewers on a 5-yard pass during the finals moments of the second quarter. He will look to keep his momentum going during next week's home game against UTSA.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in season-opener Golden caught three of four targets for 50 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-0 victory versus Colorado State.

Impact The Houston transfer started off his debit with the Longhorns with a bang, connecting on two touchdowns with quarterback Quinn Ewers, including an 11-yard strike to close out the first half. He will look to build on this strong performance for Saturday's tough road matchup against the Wolverines.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in season-opener Golden caught three of four targets for 50 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-0 victory versus Colorado State.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Texas WR Matthew Golden Scores First Touchdown As A Longhorn Former Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden hauled in an impressive touchdown pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers in the second quarter.

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Listed as starter for opener Golden is listed atop the Longhorns depth chart for Saturday's opener against Colorado State, Chip Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Golden joined Texas as a transfer from Houston in the offseason, and it looks like he'll be a key part of a reworked receivers room in Austin. Golden posted 76 receptions for 988 yards and 13 scores in two seasons with the Cougars.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sarkisian Reveals Why Texas Transfer WR Matthew Golden is 'Perfect Fit' The Texas Longhorns officially signed transfer receiver Matthew Golden on Early Signing Day.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commits to Texas Golden has committed to joining Texas, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Golden will join the Longhorns with two years of eligibility remaining. Across two seasons with Houston, the sophomore wide receiver totaled 76 receptions for 988 yards and 13 touchdowns. There will be expectation for him to be a key contributor for his new offense.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Houston coach Dana Holgorsen indicated Monday that Golden does not have a broken foot and is day-to-day for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronic...

Impact Golden was feared to have suffered a broken his foot during the matchup against Baylor but was confirmed negative and is questionable to play in Saturday's matchup. The sophomore wide receiver is an impactful asset for the offense as he has totaled 39 receptions for 419 yards and a team-leading six touchdowns this season for the Cougars. More news will surface regarding his availability.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Golden pulled up presnap and had to leave the field during Saturday's game versus Baylor, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The extent of Golden's injury remains unclear, but it's worth keeping an eye on the start wideout's status. The sophomore tallied one catch for 15 yards prior to his exit Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in shutout loss Golden caught 3 of 6 targets for six yards during Saturday's 41-0 loss against Kansas State.

Impact Golden and the Cougars were dominated by the Kansas State defense as they were shut out for the first time this year. It's worth noting that Golden has been limited to three or fewer catches in three of his last four games. Meanwhile, teammate Samuel Brown has garnered more targets, so it could be hit or miss for Golden on a weekly basis. Houston will play at Baylor next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in two TD catches against UT Golden caught 7 of 9 targets for 88 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 loss against Texas.

Impact Golden reeled in a pair of touchdown receptions which suggests that the groin injury was not serious. The team's number one wide-out has at least one touchdown in six of seven games this year. He has six touchdown receptions to go along with a pair of kickoff return scores. Keep Golden in the starting line-up as he's always a serious threat to score which continues at Kansas State next week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Texas Longhorns vs. Houston Cougars Highlights | CFB on FOX

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Houston's Donovan Smith finds Matthew Golden for his SECOND TD against Texas to tie the game

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Donovan Smith finds Matthew Golden WIDE OPEN on a 32-yard TD as Houston trims deficit vs. Texas

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Warming up Saturday Golden (groin) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Texas, Steve Helwick of SB Nation reports.

Impact Golden exited the previous game with a groin injury, but was able to practice all week. Barring any setbacks, Golden should be good to lead the Houston receiving corps against a very good Texas team.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Golden (groin) was active at Monday's team practice, GoCoogs.com reports.

Impact Golden, who missed the second half of Thursday's game against West Virginia with a groin injury, was able to return to practice Monday. The 6-foot wideout has been a go-to option for the Cougars this season, totaling 27 receptions for 295 yards and four touchdowns across six games. Golden appears on track to return against Texas this Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Golden's UNREAL 100-yard kickoff return for a TD helps give Houston a lead vs. West Virginia

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Quinn Ewers' five TD passes lead No. 5 Texas in 49-17 rout of Florida

No. 8 Texas Longhorns vs. Houston Cougars Highlights | CFB on FOX

Houston's Donovan Smith finds Matthew Golden for his SECOND TD against Texas to tie the game

Donovan Smith finds Matthew Golden WIDE OPEN on a 32-yard TD as Houston trims deficit vs. Texas

Matthew Golden's UNREAL 100-yard kickoff return for a TD helps give Houston a lead vs. West Virginia