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Quarterback Arch Manning looks to pass the ball during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas succeeds over ULM despite lower level passing game under Arch Manning

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 22, 2024

With redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning’s first official start against Lousiana-Monroe, there were high hopes placed on the young Longhorn to replicate junior quarterback Quinn Ewers' success....

Quarterback Arch Manning catches a snap during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Arch Manning to make his starting quarterback debut against ULM

Luke Lawhorn, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning will make his first collegiate start on Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced at Thursday’s media press conference.  Manning...

Opponents to Watch: ULM

Opponents to Watch: ULM

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

The Longhorns head into week four undefeated for the second year in a row. This time, Texas sits atop the AP poll. Defending its ranking for the first time since 2008, the Longhorns are set to host the...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner makes a play during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Keys to the game: ULM

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

The last two times Texas and ULM have played each other, Texas has won by almost 40 points. The game this Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium will most likely not be any different.  According...

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Bryant Vincent became ULM’s newest head coach in December 2023, bringing over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience with him to the Sun Belt. Before he was hired at ULM, Vincent served as offensive...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) during pre-game warm-ups before playing against Middle Tennessee on Sep. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Heisman Watch: Week 4

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning went into the UTSA matchup with +10000 odds to win the Heisman Trophy and left the weekend with +1600 odds. Here are names joining Manning and junior quarterback...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe high fives fans after Texas win in Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Does Texas deserve that No. 1 ranking?

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 19, 2024

As of Sunday, Texas returned to the top of the AP Poll after 16 years. Alongside the accolade, fans and opponents alike debated whether the Longhorns are deserving of the No. 1 spot. The Longhorns are...

Oklahoma fans cheer at the end of OU's game against Texas on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 34-30.

Three college football games to watch this weekend

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Nebraska vs. Illinois, Friday at 7:00 p.m. on Fox The University of Nebraska will take on No. 24 University of Illinois at home in a sold-out Lincoln Memorial Stadium Friday night game. For the first...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning prepares to pass the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14.

Texas football shows depth, healthy competition in its quarterback room

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 16, 2024

If junior quarterback Quinn Ewers’ injury has taught us anything, it’s that Texas’ quarterback room has depth.  After Ewers went down early in the second quarter of the UTSA game Saturday, redshirt...

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

Texas reaches No. 1 in AP Polls for first time since 2008, but hopes national championship will remain center focus

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 16, 2024

The Texas Longhorns are the No. 1 college football team in the nation for the first time in over 15 years. Less than 24 hours after Texas’ 56-7 beatdown over the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday, the...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball downfield for a 67-yard rushing touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Backup quarterback Arch Manning shines in explosive play during unexpected early arrival versus UTSA

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 14, 2024

One second, Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium was drowning in the sound of Longhorn fans cheering on senior tight end Gunnar Helm as he caught a pass for a 49-yard gain and hurdled over the UTSA...

Junior wide receiver Isaiah Bond celebrates a touchdown with an homage to the movie character "James Bond" with a finger gun during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas football conquers UTSA 56-7 with all three quarterbacks making an appearance

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 14, 2024

No. 2 Texas football defeated UTSA at home 56-7, going 3–0 for the second year in a row. However, this Longhorn squad looked a bit different than the last two weeks.  Several of Texas’ important...

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