What happened: Dana Holgorsen said Smith approached Texas players and told them, “I heard you were looking for Geno Smith. I’m right here.” He recounted the exchange for an Origins episode.
Why it matters: The encounter preceded a top-11 matchup in Austin as West Virginia chased a 5-0 start. It also supplies college context as Smith enters the 2026 regular season after his preseason debut.
By the numbers: Smith completed 25 of 35 passes for 268 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. The game drew a stadium-record crowd of 101,851.
What to watch: The full Origins episode is scheduled for Tuesday.