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Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron runs the ball downfield after intercepting it during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas football embraces new turnover sword tradition

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 11, 2024

What is more exciting for a defensive player than getting a pick in a college football game? Maybe, prancing around with a sword on the sideline in triumph after the play. The Texas defense put up a...

Running back Jaydon Blue is tackled by three defenders during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Steve Sarkisian prioritizes finishing out games in fourth quarter, calling for “killer instincts” to be put in motion

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 9, 2024

The Longhorns left the Michigan Wolverines, last season’s national champions, stunned on Saturday as they dominated inside The Big House. Both sides of the ball showed off their physicality and silenced...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba catches an interception during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Texas football’s trio of Austinites in secondary become reunited with transfer Andrew Mukuba

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 9, 2024

On top of EA Sports’ No. 8 ranking of the Texas defense ahead of the season, the Longhorns secondary has shown out in the past two weeks. One contribution to the success stems from the connection of...

Texas fans cheer at the game against the BYU Cougars on Oct. 28, 2023.

Texas Athletics introduces new reserved student ticket option ahead of Saturday’s football game against UTSA

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 8, 2024

Texas students can now guarantee their seat inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on football game days because of to a new ticket claiming option provided by Texas Athletics. Going into effect...

Running back Jerrick Gibson scores a touchdown during Texas' game at Michigan on Saturday.

Texas football runs circles around Michigan with rushing game, conquering Wolverines 31-12

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 7, 2024

No 3. Texas football solidified its status as a top program in the country with a substantial 31-12 victory against the defending national champions, No. 10 Michigan, in Ann Arbor.  “They’re a...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers gives a fan his towel after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Texas won 31-12.

Texas secures 31-12 win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, breaks Wolverines’ 23-home-game win streak

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2024

Coming into the largest college football stadium in the nation and beating the former national champions isn’t an easy feat.  But the Texas Longhorns made it clear that no amount of pressure could...

Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers catches a snap ball during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Week 2 SEC Power Rankings

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

No. 1 Georgia: It took the Bulldogs 30 minutes of football to find their rhythm against Clemson. The Bulldogs took off running, dominating No. 25 Clemson 34-3. Georgia will ease into its home opener...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo fights a tackle during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas football players that have potential for a breakout season

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 5, 2024

With the loss of many Texas football leaders to the transfer portal or the NFL draft during the offseason, fans wonder who will fill the large shoes of Longhorn legends like Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington,...

Notes from the opponent: Michigan Wolverines

Notes from the opponent: Michigan Wolverines

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 5, 2024

Ahead of one of the most anticipated games in college football this season, The Daily Texan sat down with Noah Kingsley, one of the managing sports editors for The Michigan Daily, to discuss Saturday’s...

Texas head coach Mack Brown hoists the Rose Bowl trophy after a 38-37 win over Michigan in 2005.

Texas vs Michigan: Head-to-head matchup history and expectations

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Over 18 years ago, two powerhouses in football faced each other for the first time on the biggest stage possible.  The Rose Bowl, the monument of west-coast college football, was the host of No. 6...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian sings "The Eyes of Texas" after the 52-0 win against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Keys to the game: Michigan

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After an opening blow out win over Colorado State, No. 3 Texas is looking to its next matchup, the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. The early test on the road will show how good Texas truly is, as Ann Arbor...

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Davis Warren, quarterback After Michigan lost its star quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, to the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, the reigning national champions’ battle for a new team leader began....

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