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Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw a pass during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31.

Texas football kicks off season with shutout over Colorado State 52-0

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 31, 2024

Texas football is officially underway after a 52-0 shutout opener against Colorado State in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.  This was the first season-opening shutout for Texas...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Texas' annual spring game on April 20, 2024.

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Texas’ recruiting staff had the tough challenge of replacing NFL draft picks and wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and Jordan Whittington, but the program landed three of the best in the...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a teammate to pass to during the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2, 2023.

Quinn Ewers not caught up in Heisman Trophy race despite being frontrunner

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor August 29, 2024

Quinn Ewers has the potential to be the first Texas quarterback to receive the Heisman Trophy.  Last year, he led the Longhorns to their best season since former quarterback Colt McCoy took the field,...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates after making a tackle during the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma State on Dec. 2, 2023.

Despite the hype, No. 4 Texas football needs to focus to live up to expectations against Colorado State

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor August 29, 2024

For Texas football, avoiding a hangover from last season’s success is the main priority going into the 2024 season. It’s head coach Steve Sarkisian’s fourth year, and the expectations are higher...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs past Houston defender on Oct. 21, 2023.

Four things to watch in Texas’ first football game versus Colorado State

Emma Hutchinson and Katie Borchetta August 29, 2024

The Texas Longhorns begin a promising first season in the SEC with a few non-conference regular season games, starting with the Colorado State Rams in Austin. While the Rams enter the year after going...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts Two-time national champion with Georgia and former Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell wrapped up his first NFL preseason by scoring his first touchdown for the Colts....

Head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at Texas players during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 1

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Georgia: The Bulldogs currently sit on top of both the AP Poll and AFCA Coaches Polls after finishing their season with an impressive 63-3 win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. Georgia’s roster...

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell motivates his team before the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against The University of Colorado Boulder at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

Notes on the coach: Colorado State’s Jay Norvell

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Entering his third season with the Colorado State Rams, head coach Jay Norvell is in the midst of building a successful program. After several stints at Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona State, Norvell...

Redshirt sophomore Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) runs down the field at a spring football scrimmage April 6.

Notes from the opponent

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

With the start of the collegiate football season this weekend, The Daily Texan talked with Damon Cook, sports editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian, about what he expects from Colorado State in the game. DT:...

Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas for the last time this season with his team and Texas fans after the Longhorns' loss to the Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024. The Horns ended their season 12-2, their best since 2009 and Sarkisian's best at Texas.

Games to watch

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor August 29, 2024

No. 4 Texas vs Colorado State Saturday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN Any Longhorn fan should have their eyes strictly on Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as the Longhorns kick off their 2024...

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

Texas football lands highly-ranked class of 2025 prospect duo

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 28, 2024

Texas football scored its biggest commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle on Aug. 24 with the announcement of five-star safety Jonah Williams.  Williams’ commitment came only a day after four-star...

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