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Defensive back Michael Taaffe with the gold hat after Texas' win at the Red River Rivalry on Oct. 12, 2024.

No. 2 Texas seeks redemption against No. 5 Georgia as the two meet again in SEC Championship

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 5, 2024

The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs have unfinished business.  Taking its only loss of the regular season at the hands of Georgia, not to mention inside Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, Texas...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian after Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football secures No. 1 recruiting class, building on 2024 success

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 5, 2024

With Texas football sitting at an 11-1 record this season, they were able to put up an off-the-field win on Wednesday. After National Signing Day, the Longhorns have secured the No. 1 recruiting class...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates an interception during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Week 15: Defensive Standouts

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Texas Longhorn defense didn’t allow the Texas A&M Aggies to score a single point in the first Lone Star Showdown since 2011.  Despite playing in one of the hardest environments in college...

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson grabs running back Quintrevion Wisner's facemark during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Texas’ road to revenge: Key factors for Georgia rematch victory

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Texas football is on the verge of winning the SEC Championship in its first year in the conference. But one thing sits in the way: a rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs. To win, Texas will need to have learned...

Linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. (37) celebrates a tackle with defensive linemen Ty'Anthony Smith (26), Marshall Landwehr (51), Warren Roberson (24) and Xavier Filsaime (21) during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Playoff Predictions

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Bracket watch: No. 1 seed: Oregon Ducks First team out: Miami Hurricanes Last team in: Arizona State Sun Devils Cinderella team: SMU Mustangs Undefeated Oregon has led the AP Poll since...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during the Lone Star Showdown game on Nov. 30, 2024.

Stat Matchup: How Georgia and Texas compare after their first meeting

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Since their Oct. 19 matchup, Texas and Georgia have gone 5–0 and 4–1 respectively, solidifying their qualifications for the SEC Championship game. Georgia’s new No. 2 ranking after its beatdown...

outSMARTing Kirby

outSMARTing Kirby

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

It’s late into the night on Friday, Nov. 29th and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks off the field of Sanford Stadium. His hands sweating and head down, Smart is fresh off what would have been the...

Texas team sing "The Eyes of Texas" following the 17-7 Lone Star Showdown win on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas and Georgia’s paths to SEC Championship

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Georgia’s path to the SEC Championship SEC Championship weekend quickly approaches as the Georgia Bulldogs prepare for their fourth consecutive appearance in the conference final. Though this is familiar...

Texas soccer recruit Cameron Byrd grateful for legacy, excited for new chapter 

Texas soccer recruit Cameron Byrd grateful for legacy, excited for new chapter 

Perla Paredes Hernandez  , General Sports Reporter  December 5, 2024

At five years old, Texas soccer recruit Cameron Byrd was moved to goalie simply to prevent her from scoring too many goals. Just two years prior, Cameron first started playing soccer in a Sunday league...

New look, new success: Texas becomes No. 1 men’s swimming and diving team

New look, new success: Texas becomes No. 1 men’s swimming and diving team

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

It didn’t take long for the Texas Longhorns men’s swimming and diving team to make another leap. After Texas’ two wins over current No. 22 LSU and No. 3 Indiana, it became the No. 1 team in the...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner  runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Offensive standouts

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Longhorns have finally made it through their first football season in the SEC, finishing with a conference-best 11–1 record. Part of what makes this Texas team so successful is its immense offensive...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba catches an interception during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Matchup with Georgia in Atlanta for SEC Championship is perfect test for Texas

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 5, 2024

For Texas football, playing Georgia in what is essentially an away game might be exactly what the Longhorns need to win on Saturday.  Texas is 11–1 — The one loss came at home at the hands of...

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