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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Football

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after scoring a touchdown during Texas’ game against Wyoming on September 17, 2023.

Worthy: fastest in Combine history as Texas takes on NFL draft

Evan Vieth and Lindsey Plotkin March 4, 2024

“Take your time, man, you’re chasing a record,” said Daniel Jeremiah, NFL media analyst. Jeremiah was on the main NFL Combine broadcast, locked in on former Texas Longhorn receiver Xavier Worthy’s...

Steve Sarkisian hopes his obsession with winning championships is shared by his team

Steve Sarkisian hopes his obsession with winning championships is shared by his team

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 9, 2024

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian came to Texas to do one thing. Win championships. Now that he’s tasted a conference championship, he’s hungry for more.  “I came here to win a championship...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after his touchdown during Texas game against Wyoming on September 16, 2023. Texas beat Wyoming 31-10.

The Daily Texan’s Super Bowl picks

With Super Bowl Sunday just a few days away, the entire country has its eyes on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs against the elite San Francisco 49ers. Being the sports staff...

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

In wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, Steve Sarkisian takes full advantage of transfer portal

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor January 22, 2024

“All y’all come to Texas.” On Sept. 9, 2023, Texas senior running back Keilan Robinson yelled this to Alabama’s recruits after Texas defeated Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Robinson himself...

Coach Steve Sarkisian laughs with other members of the coaching staff during a practice on Dec. 30, 2023 for the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

The 2023 Texas Longhorns: the legacy of the best Texas team in 14 years

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor January 16, 2024

Three years ago, football reporters around Austin were already dreading the worst. Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian’s inaugural year had gone as poorly as possible, with the Horns failing to...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Mitchell recently declared for the NFL draft.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell declares for NFL draft after one year at Texas

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 9, 2024

In a heartfelt letter to his two year old daughter Icylinn, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitchell transferred to Texas in 2023 after winning back-to-back...

Defensive back Ryan Watts runs down the field with the Texas flag before Texas game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Defensive back Ryan Watts declares for NFL Draft

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

The mass exodus happening on the 40 Acres continues as the Longhorns lose defensive back Ryan Watts to the NFL draft. With his departure, the Longhorns now total seven players going to the 2024 NFL draft...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during the Longhorns game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Johnny Nansen announced as Texas’ new co-defensive coordinator, linebacker coach

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Johnny Nansen, Arizona’s defensive coordinator, is set to join the Texas staff as co-defensive coordinator and linebacker coach for the 2024 season. Texas made the news official Saturday evening and...

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