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Defense steps up in win against Red Raiders

Michael Shapiro November 7, 2016

In Texas’ 45-37 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday, there were two Charlie Strongs.  There was the head coach Charlie Strong, who nearly cost the Longhorns the win via a poor display...

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Longhorns outlast Red Raiders 45–37 in a Western shootout

Tyler Horka November 5, 2016

LUBBOCK, Texas – Foggy conditions hovered over Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Saturday morning. The clouds hung low, threatening to rain on the plains before Texas took on Texas Tech in a...

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Live Blog: Longhorns look for first road win against Texas Tech

Michael Shapiro, Tyler Horka, and Ezra Siegel November 5, 2016

Final update (3:25 p.m.): Texas didn’t take much time to score coming out of the locker room, finding the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown run from quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. The Longhorns went...

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Longhorns visit Texas Tech for hard-hitting Texas showdown

Tyler Horka November 4, 2016

Quandre Diggs stepped up and lowered his shoulder right into the chest of Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Nov. 1, 2014.  Then a freshman, Mahomes made it two yards from the line of scrimmage...

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Longhorns see Swoopes’ future in backfield

Michael Shapiro November 2, 2016

Texas saw former quarterback Tyrone Swoopes in a new position on Saturday, as the senior shifted from his patented 18-wheeler package to the backfield as a designated running back.  Swoopes...

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Longhorns look to build off of upset win

Michael Shapiro November 1, 2016

Head coach Charlie Strong and several players took the podium on Monday following Texas’ 35-34 victory over No. 13 Baylor. The Longhorns discussed the team’s win and upcoming matchup with Texas...

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Putting on the pressure: Texas defense piles up sacks

Tyler Horka November 1, 2016

Bryce Cottrell darted off the left edge of the Baylor offensive line. The senior defensive end zoned in on senior quarterback Seth Russell, who had just dropped back to toss the ball downfield late in...

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Big 12 Notebook: Undefeated teams fall, Oklahoma rolls

Shane Lewis November 1, 2016

Big 12 takes playoff hit as undefeated teams fall Both No. 13 Baylor and No. 14 West Virginia suffered losses for the first time this season this weekend. With no undefeated teams left, the Big 12’s...

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Breckyn Hager apologizes following targeting comments

Michael Shapiro October 31, 2016

Defensive end Breckyn Hager caused quite the stir on Monday during his meeting with the media. The sophomore responded to a question regarding his mentality going into Saturday’s matchup with Texas...

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Texas has a program-altering win, for the time being

Tyler Horka October 31, 2016

Athletic director Mike Perrin gave head coach Charlie Strong a proud hug on Joe Jamail Field Saturday evening. Both displayed Texas-sized grins as they walked off the turf at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial...

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Slideshow: Photos from Texas vs. Baylor | 10.29.2016

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Longhorns upset Baylor, get back to .500

Michael Shapiro October 30, 2016

Saturday’s matchup with Baylor wasn’t the first time Charlie Strong’s back has been against the wall. Texas’ head coach heard the rumors regarding his job security following...

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