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Quarterback Arch Manning pushes his way into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2024.

Week 1 takeaways

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Texas football started the 2024 season with a bang. Despite a slow start, the Longhorns picked up the pace against Colorado State in the second quarter and defeated the Rams 52-0 — Texas’ first...

Junior wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Games to watch

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

No. 3 Texas vs No. 10 Michigan, Fox at 11 a.m. CST: Both preseason top-10 teams have much to prove in Ann Arbor this week. With No. 3 Texas’ move to the SEC, the team is eager for a 2–0 start to...

Offensive lineman Jake majors prepares to tackle the opponent after snapping the ball during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

What Texas football is preparing for at the Big House

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 2, 2024

This Saturday, Texas football will head to Ann Arbor to take on the defending national champion, the University of Michigan. This is the first time the two teams will meet during the regular season, sparking...

Freshman running back Jerrick Gibson runs towards the end zone during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas newcomers must channel poise, confidence against Michigan in order to see first road victory

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 2, 2024

For any of the incoming players on the Texas roster who didn’t get to experience the hostility of Tuscaloosa last season, this weekend’s matchup in Ann Arbor is going to be a wake-up call.  The...

Sophomore linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. runs to tackle a CSU player during Texas' game against the Rams on Aug. 31.

Immense pressure from Texas’ secondary eliminates Rams’ passing game early, leads the Longhorns to 52-0 shutout

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2024

Plan A for the Colorado State Rams: Come in and display the chemistry between quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and wide receiver Tory Horton that could spare them some points against a fresh Texas squad.  Plan...

Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw a pass during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31.

Texas football kicks off season with shutout over Colorado State 52-0

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 31, 2024

Texas football is officially underway after a 52-0 shutout opener against Colorado State in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.  This was the first season-opening shutout for Texas...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Texas' annual spring game on April 20, 2024.

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Texas’ recruiting staff had the tough challenge of replacing NFL draft picks and wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and Jordan Whittington, but the program landed three of the best in the...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a teammate to pass to during the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2, 2023.

Quinn Ewers not caught up in Heisman Trophy race despite being frontrunner

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor August 29, 2024

Quinn Ewers has the potential to be the first Texas quarterback to receive the Heisman Trophy.  Last year, he led the Longhorns to their best season since former quarterback Colt McCoy took the field,...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates after making a tackle during the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma State on Dec. 2, 2023.

Despite the hype, No. 4 Texas football needs to focus to live up to expectations against Colorado State

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor August 29, 2024

For Texas football, avoiding a hangover from last season’s success is the main priority going into the 2024 season. It’s head coach Steve Sarkisian’s fourth year, and the expectations are higher...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs past Houston defender on Oct. 21, 2023.

Four things to watch in Texas’ first football game versus Colorado State

Emma Hutchinson and Katie Borchetta August 29, 2024

The Texas Longhorns begin a promising first season in the SEC with a few non-conference regular season games, starting with the Colorado State Rams in Austin. While the Rams enter the year after going...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts Two-time national champion with Georgia and former Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell wrapped up his first NFL preseason by scoring his first touchdown for the Colts....

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