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Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

SEC stat leaders heading into week 5 of college football

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Four weeks into the season the SEC is dominating college football. Nine teams in the AP Top 25 are in the SEC, with four in the top five. As in-conference rivalries begin heating up with the start of conference...

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

The SEC just means more, but so does Texas football

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor September 26, 2024

After three years of waiting, it’s finally here. The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will play SEC football for the first time this week.  Recently the SEC slogan, “It Just Means More,” has been thrown...

Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 5

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

As college football enters its fifth week, SEC teams are currently taking up five out of the top six spots in the AP Poll with Texas at No. 1. No. 1 Texas After several dominant performances, Texas...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to a ref during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Does Texas have an easy route to the SEC Championship, or do other teams lack Longhorns’ consistency?

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 26, 2024

For years it’s been echoed throughout college football that the Southeastern Conference boasts the most challenging competition a team can face. Nine out of the now-16 schools in the conference have...

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

The University of Texas will make its long-awaited SEC debut against Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. The undefeated Longhorns take on the 1–3 Bulldogs at home in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial...

Notes on the Coach

Notes on the Coach

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby will be eager to beat Texas this weekend, not just because they are ranked No. 1, but because his alma mater is located just across the Red River. The rivalry...

Longhorns in the NFL Week 3

Longhorns in the NFL Week 3

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 26, 2024

Texas football currently has 31 former athletes in the NFL and with the third week of gameplay coming to a close, here are some former Longhorns that were able to find their way onto the stats sheets.   Xavier...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning passes the ball off during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Keys to the Game

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Texas will face one of the original members of its new conference on Saturday for its long-awaited SEC kickoff.  Mississippi State won its opening game against Eastern Kentucky, but the team’s performance...

Alabama Crimsonettes exiting the field after halftime on Sept. 9, 2023. The group performs alongside the Million Dollar Band during their show.

What’s at stake in five big matches for week five of college football

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 4 Alabama at 6:30 p.m. on ABC  What’s at stake: A whole lotta pride The highest-ranked game of the regular season thus far, No. 2 Georgia travels to newly named Saban Field...

Head football coach Steve Sarkisian calls a play during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas football’s long-awaited SEC debut

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 23, 2024

In July 2021, Texas announced it would join the Southeastern Conference. At the time, it felt like a lifetime away, but the week is finally here.  Texas football will take on its first SEC opponent,...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo smiles as he scores a touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas’ offensive depth stands as most crucial aspect to Longhorns’ ability to dominate their opponents

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2024

The Texas offense has seen 12 different players find their way into the endzone this season.  That includes seven wide receivers, three running backs, one tight end and one quarterback. Having this...

Running back Jaydon Blue is tackled by a defender during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Arch Manning utilizes rushing game, seals 51-3 victory over Louisiana Monroe

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 22, 2024

Having the first-quarter jitters might just be the key to Texas’ dominant wins.   In each of the three home games the Longhorns have played so far this season, they’ve thrown an interception...

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