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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Junior Adonai Mitchell is tackled during the game against Rice on Sept. 2, 2023.

Week 3: Big 12 power rankings

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 14, 2023

1. No. 4 Texas Longhorns Fresh off of handing Alabama its first nonconference regular season loss in six years and winning its first AP top three game in 15 years, Texas comes into the rankings at No....

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Head-to-Head History

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

In each program’s history, Texas and Wyoming football have only met five times. In these few encounters, the Longhorns have defeated the Cowboys every game, averaging 32.6 points per game against their...

Texas fans cheer after the Longhorns defeated Alabama 34-24. The teams played at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

Notes from the Opponent: Wyoming Cowboys

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

In preparation for Texas’ football game against Wyoming, The Daily Texan spoke to the Mountain West Connection’s Wyoming football beat writer Ethan Graham about what to expect from the Cowboys this...

Cornerback Eryon Barnett tackling Jalen Claiborne during Texas game against Wyoming on September 1, 2012.

Opponents to Watch: Wyoming

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

The Wyoming Cowboys took down then-ranked No. 24 Texas Tech in a thrilling double overtime week one win. Before strolling into Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium for a week three match up with the...

Quarterback position battle ensues with Manning at third string

Quarterback position battle ensues with Manning at third string

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor September 14, 2023

During Texas’ home opener against Rice last Saturday, it’s no surprise Quinn Ewers took charge as the starting quarterback, dropping his redshirt title as he enters his second year with the program. It...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws the ball at the UT vs. OU game on Oct. 8, 2022.

Heisman Watch

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

While December marks the end of the regular collegiate football season before post-season bowl games, it also marks the time that one dedicated student athlete will receive the Heisman Trophy, an award...

Notes on the coach — Wyoming

Notes on the coach — Wyoming

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

After picking up potentially its biggest win in the Sarkisian era against Alabama, No. 4 Texas will return to Austin and turn its focus to Wyoming. Led by a seasoned coach in Craig Bohl that upset then-ranked...

Wide receiver AD Mitchell misses a catch during Texas game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 3

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor September 14, 2023

Tony is passionate about football. If there’s one thing I learned this past weekend, it’s that. I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone yell out of excitement so loudly at a TV before than my boyfriend’s...

Texas defense is in good hands with Pete Kwiatkowski

Texas defense is in good hands with Pete Kwiatkowski

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 14, 2023

When Texas took down the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide, the Longhorns got their well-deserved love on social media. Whether it be an ESPN post or hundreds of tweets circulating on X, it can be argued that...

National Championship wide receiver Quan Cosby to be honored in Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

National Championship wide receiver Quan Cosby to be honored in Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 13, 2023

Few players are fortunate to start their football career as national champions. Very few are important enough to be selected as a member of their school's Hall of Honor.  For former Longhorn wide receiver...

Linebacker Jaylan Ford tackles an opposing player during Texas game versus Alabama on September 9, 2023.

No. 4 Texas football still looking to improve after defeating Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 11, 2023

Steve Sarkisian may have completed the almost impossible task of defeating Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama, but he won’t let this one win define Texas’ season. No. 4 Texas will return home...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers smiles after the Longhorns win against Alabama on September 9, 2023. Alabama fans in the back did the common Horns Down gesture.

Photo Gallery: Texas Football vs. Alabama

Lorianne Willett, Double Coverage Photo Editor September 10, 2023

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