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Bedford cedes defensive duties

Michael Shapiro October 3, 2016

Head coach Charlie Strong will take over play-calling duties as well as control of the defense from defensive coordinator Vance Bedford, according to Orangebloods’ Geoff Ketchum. The change comes...

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Cowboys carve up Longhorn defense as Texas drops second-straight game

Michael Shapiro October 1, 2016

All the talk of improvement from No. 22 Texas prior to its matchup with Oklahoma State proved to be just that on Saturday. The Longhorns (2–2, 0–1 Big 12) fell 49-31 in Stillwater, Oklahoma,...

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Live Blog: Texas starts conference play against Oklahoma State

Ezra Siegel, Michael Shapiro, and Tyler Horka October 1, 2016

Second half update (2:42 p.m.): Oklahoma State widened its lead with a short rushing score after Buechele threw an interception deep in his own territory. Texas got in on the extra point block...

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Cowboy offense presents challenge for Texas

Tyler Horka September 30, 2016

Two weeks ago California receivers slipped behind No. 22 Texas’ secondary with ease. Notre Dame ball catchers did the same four weeks ago in Austin. The Longhorns allowed an average of 48.5 points...

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Longhorn defense must improve at start of conference play

Michael Shapiro September 29, 2016

Defensive coordinator Vance Bedford had plenty of questions to answer Wednesday as he addressed the media prior to No. 22 Texas’ battle with Oklahoma State. After his defense surrendered...

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Gilbert and Foreman give updates on the Texas offense

Tyler Horka September 28, 2016

Offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert talked to the media for the first time since Texas’ 50-43 loss to California in week three. Junior running back D’Onta Foreman joined Gilbert at the microphone...

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Big 12 Notebook: Baylor, West Virginia remain undefeated

Sydney Rubin September 28, 2016

Baylor remains perfect through four weeks After a thrilling victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday, No. 13 Baylor sits atop the Big 12 with a perfect 4-0 record. The Bears are one of two unbeaten...

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Young players to see greater role in conference play

Michael Shapiro September 27, 2016

Charlie Strong hasn’t been resistant to change throughout his time in Austin.  Since taking the reins as the Longhorns’ head coach in 2014, Strong has played three quarterbacks and...

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Strong, players ready to fix defense

Tyler Horka September 27, 2016

Head coach Charlie Strong hinted at the notion of taking more control over the Texas defense last week. Questions surrounding defensive coordinator Vance Bedford’s grasp on Texas’ defense arose...

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Slideshow: Photos from Texas vs. Cal | 9.16.2016

Daulton Venglar September 26, 2016

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By the numbers: Buechele making a difference through three games

Tyler Horka September 26, 2016

Longhorn fans clad in burnt orange held a collective gasp when freshman quarterback Shane Buechele hobbled through the north tunnel of California Memorial Stadium last week.  California senior...

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Kent Perkins charged with DWI

Ezra Siegel September 23, 2016

Senior offensive lineman Kent Perkins was arrested and charged with a DWI early Friday morning, according to the Austin-American Statesman. According to the report, police stopped Perkins near 18th...

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