This date in Texas history: TE William Harris records a notable catch for his position

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Today is Sept. 29, 2024. And on this date in Texas history, Williams Harris set a record for the football program’s tight ends.

As Texas closed out the second week of the 1984 season with a 28-3 win over Penn State at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Harris scored on a 84-yard touchdown pass from Todd Dodge. In addition to being tied for ninth-longest passing play in school history, that remains the longest catch for a Texas tight end. In the history of the Texas football program, there have been just five catches by a tight end that have covered at least 60 yards.

Following the win at Penn State, Texas took over the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press poll.

Texas finished the 1984 season with a 7-4-1 record and an appearance in the Freedom Bowl. Harris was the Longhorns’ leader in both receptions (34) and receiving yards (637) in 1984.

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