WATCH: Texas Longhorns' Xavier Worthy Flies Past BYU Cougars for Punt Return TD

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Longhorns receiver Xavier Worthy has been consistent in saying that he's bound to break open a big play in the return game this season.

And after being just short of getting loose on multiple punt returns this season, Worthy finally took one to the house in Saturday's meeting with the BYU Cougars at DKR.

After BYU punted following a three-and-out on its first possession, Worthy eluded the defense and took it to the house for a 75-yard touchdown to give Texas an early 7-0 lead.

Take a look:

Xavier Worthy! 75-yard punt return touchdown.

Texas on top early. pic.twitter.com/ScKKbTjF9D
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) October 28, 2023

Entering Saturday's game, Worthy had returned 12 punts this season for 140 yards with a long of 40 yards.

Worthy also has 25 career touchdown grabs, which is third in school history. His first-quarter score in the win over Houston was his eighth career touchdown catch of 40-plus yards. It also marked his 11th career catch of 40 or more yards.

Worthy has been taking on a leader role this season and has been praised by coach Steve Sarkisian for his maturity. The receiver said after Texas' win over Alabama that the culture has gotten better, something that's a result of both he and his teammates' growth.

"I feel like this shows how our culture has gotten better," Worthy said. "It shows how we stay together as a team. Like I've been saying, the culture here is stronger than ever. I feel like we came in here as one... and showed that we are really together and we have something going on."