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Running back Jaydon Blue evades a tackle during the first round playoff game against Clemson on Dec. 21, 2024.

On a run: Texas’ effective rush game helps take down Clemson in first round of playoffs

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 22, 2024

No. 5 seeded Texas football’s ground game has rushed the Longhorns all the way to Atlanta, Georgia, for an appearance in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals after taking down No. 12 seed Clemson,...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw the ball on Dec. 21, 2024.

Texas moves on to Peach Bowl after 38-24 win against Clemson

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter December 22, 2024

With a minute left in the game, Clemson junior quarterback Cade Klubnik threw to receiver T.J. Moore, trying to put one more touchdown on the board. But running up from Moore’s blindside was Klubnik’s...

Defensive back Jahdae Barron celebrates an interception during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas football vs. Clemson: Live updates

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 21, 2024

A look at Tennessee Volunteers before their first playoff game

A look at Tennessee Volunteers before their first playoff game

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Tennessee came out of the woodwork swinging this season.  After missing eligibility for the College Football Playoffs last year, the Volunteers breezed through pre-conference play, racking up no less...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers looks to pass the ball during the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Texas Football 2023 vs 2024

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

In 2023, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers unbuckled his helmet for the final time of the season and walked off the field in Caesars Superdome. His Longhorn squad, who just completed the best regular season...

Texas' runout ahead of the SEC Championship game against Georgia in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 7, 2024.

Venues of the College Football Playoffs

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

The College Football Playoff has a new format this season and with 12 teams entering the competition, bowl game distribution will now differ. As Texas claims the No. 5 seed of the tournament, the team’s...

Texas football opponent preview: Ohio State

Texas football opponent preview: Ohio State

Lauren Hightower , Senior Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

There is a chance that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers will play against his former team, No. 8 seed Ohio State, in the playoff semifinals.  But for that to happen, Texas needs to win and the Buckeyes...

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel during Oklahoma's game against Cincinnati on Sept. 23, 2023. Gabriel has since transferred to Oregon.

Opponent preview: Oregon

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Former members of the PAC-12, Oregon joined the Big Ten Conference making some noise. The Ducks started the season ranked No. 3 in the AP Poll, and for the first few weeks, continued to drop in the...

Texas football opponent preview: Arizona State

Texas football opponent preview: Arizona State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 16, 2024

Following a potential victory in the first round of the College Football Playoffs against the Clemson Tigers, the No. 3 Texas Longhorns will meet their Big-12 Conference title successor, the No. 12 Arizona...

Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates a tackle during the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Though the two teams have never played, Texas and Clemson are familiar opponents 

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 16, 2024

Though Texas and Clemson have never played against each other, their quarterbacks have. Now, Texas has one goal for the first round of the College Football Playoff: spoil Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik’s...

First impression: Texas football’s first-ever matchup against Clemson

First impression: Texas football’s first-ever matchup against Clemson

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 16, 2024

No. 5 seeded Texas prepares to take on No. 12 seed Clemson for the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff Dec. 21 at home in Austin. This matchup holds a little more weight than others given...

The Texas football players gather in the end zone by their fans to sing 'The Eyes of Texas' after losing the SEC Championship game to Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Texas in the playoffs

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

For 10 years, the College Football Playoff followed a four-team formula. There were two semifinal games and one national championship matchup. But this year, that all changed. Now, twelve teams will...

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