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Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian holds a horns up while "The Eyes of Texas" plays celebrating the win over Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas and Georgia: five years after ‘We’re back,’ the Longhorns aim to prove it

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 14, 2024

After then-No. 15 Texas conquered No. 5 Georgia in the 2019 Sugar Bowl 28-21, Texas quarterback and MVP of the game Sam Ehlinger claimed Texas football was back. “Longhorn Nation, we’re back!” Ehlinger...

Longhorn band members celebrate as runningback Quintrevion Wisner lands in the endzone for a touchdown on Oct. 12, 2024.

Steve Sarkisian, Texas football, enamored with themselves: it’s wreaked havoc on college football

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 14, 2024

This year’s Red River Rivalry may not have dazzled with explosive plays and a high-stakes score, but the final result proved another statement win for Texas. The Longhorns stunned the Oklahoma Sooners...

Running back Quintrevion Wisner runs past Oklahoma defensive back Kani Walker during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Individual offensive hustle propels Texas to 34-3 victory over No. 18 Oklahoma despite rocky return for Quinn Ewers

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 12, 2024

In a game where the anticipation surrounding the return of Quinn Ewers added to the fuel of pregame expectations, the junior quarterback was overshadowed by the talents of his right-hand men. No. 1...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers poses with the gold hat after Texas' win against Oklahoma on Oct. 12, 2024.

Texas conquers Oklahoma 34-3 despite first quarter nerves

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 12, 2024

Despite Texas defeating Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry 34-3 and advancing its lead on the all-time leaderboard against the Sooners to 64–51–5, the Longhorns have once again showed a pattern...

Defensive back Warren Roberson ahead of Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

SEC so far

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 11, 2024

Who would have thought formerly top-ranked Alabama’s first loss of the season would come against never-beaten-a-top-five-team Vanderbilt? SEC football left fans’ jaws dropped after an unpredictable...

Starting Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

If he has any hope for the Heisman, quarterback Quinn Ewers needs to ball out against Oklahoma

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 11, 2024

As Texas enters week seven of the college football season, it brings more talk of contenders for the coveted Heisman Trophy, an honor that just two Texas football players have held, Earl Campbell and Ricky...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe tackles a Michigan player during Texas' game in The Big House on Sept. 7, 2024.

To win in Dallas, No. 1 Texas needs to control emotions

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor October 11, 2024

The Red River Rivalry is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. One thing that comes with this rivalry is emotion. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has emphasized to his players after a particularly...

Dear Oklahoma,

Dear Oklahoma,

Texan Sports Senior Staff October 11, 2024

Dear Oklahoma,  How does it feel to be the disappointing addition to the SEC this year? You already lost to the “fake UT,” now it’s time for the “real UT” to claim its victory. There’s...

Quarterback Arch Manning during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Freshman phenoms

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

The Red River Rivalry makes its SEC debut this Saturday, marking a historic 120th matchup between Texas and Oklahoma. A few players will experience this iconic game for the first time in Dallas’ Cotton...

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Rivalry week ensues as the Texas Longhorns prepare to head to Dallas to meet the Oklahoma Sooners once more for the Red River Rivalry. As Saturday inches closer, it's time to take a look at both teams,...

OU head football coach Brent Venables during game against Houston on Sept. 7.

Notes on the Coach: Brent Venables

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 10, 2024

Similar to how Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made his third year at the helm his best so far, Oklahoma’s Brent Venables looks to make his third time a charm with the Sooners.   Venables took...

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