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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Football

Quarterback Maalik Murphy adjusts his helmet as he takes the field for warmups against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas offense is in confident, capable hands of Maalik Murphy

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 27, 2023

With sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers out recovering from a shoulder injury, redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy will be perfectly fine to lead Texas in Ewers’ absence. Murphy’s laid-back...

How past offseason transfers have performed after entering transfer portal

How past offseason transfers have performed after entering transfer portal

Victoria Fulton, General Sports Reporter October 25, 2023

Hudson Card, Quarterback, Purdue Four-star prospect Hudson Card played three seasons and appeared in 22 games with the Longhorns. Card saw limited playing time as he was named backup for quarterback...

Texas Football coach Steve Sarkisian and players during The Eyes of Texas after a 31-24 win against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas football’s culture shines, even with uncertainty surrounding Ewers’ injury

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 23, 2023

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up Monday’s weekly press conference by praising his team’s culture. In No. 7 Texas’ 31-24 win over Houston, Texas took a 21-0 lead before Houston...

Wildcat trumps the Cougars: Savion Red becomes savior in win over Houston

Wildcat trumps the Cougars: Savion Red becomes savior in win over Houston

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 21, 2023

When the red zone offense was at its worst, Texas turned to a new face to get over their woes. After a loss against Oklahoma plagued by red zone failure, in stepped sophomore running back Savion Red, lined...

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 21, 2023

With 12:49 left to play in the first half, No. 8 Texas led Houston 21-0. On three consecutive drives, Houston tied the game at 21 points less than three minutes into the third quarter.  Texas got off...

Texas football could still see hopes of a College Football Playoff appearance

Texas football could still see hopes of a College Football Playoff appearance

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 19, 2023

For Texas fans, the last thing they wanted to hear on that Saturday afternoon was how Texas is okay. Losing to Oklahoma, both teams undefeated for the first time in over a decade, it felt like the end...

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen looks to lead the Cougars to another upset win after his maiden Big 12 win over his former team West Virginia. While Houston is currently 3–3 so far this season, Holgorsen...

Running back Jonathon Brooks dodges a tackle during Texas game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023.

Keys to the Game: Houston

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

No. 8 Texas will travel to Houston on Saturday to kick off the second half of their season. The Longhorns had an open week to rest up and correct their mistakes after collapsing late against Oklahoma in...

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Games to Watch: Week 8

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

No. 8 Texas at Houston Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m. CT, FOX A week removed from heartbreak in the Red River Rivalry, Texas will emerge from its bye week looking to get its season back on track. The...

Tight end JaTavion Sanders is tackled during Texas game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners 34-30 during the annual Red River Rivalry Game.

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 8

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor October 19, 2023

Well, I think it’s safe to say that all Longhorn fans enjoyed a week off from Texas football after its underwhelming performance against Oklahoma. I do have to pay my respects to the Sooners, they put...

Houston Cougars Quarterback Donovan Smith

Notes from the Opponent: Houston

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 19, 2023

The Daily Texan chatted with Starns Leland, the sports editor for The Cougar, to talk about why this week’s football game is so important for the University of Houston.  The Daily Texan: This game...

Houston Cougars Quarterback Donovan Smith

Opponents to Watch: Houston

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Despite only having a 3–3 record, Houston’s only conference win occurred last week in a huge upset against West Virginia. The game ended 41-39 with an impressive showing by the Cougar offense, which...

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