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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. celebrates a tackle during Texas game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas defense key to stifling Alabama in signature road win

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 10, 2023

Alabama is one of the toughest places to play in college football, now with a home record of 103-9 under head coach Nick Saban. The loud and hostile environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium makes it hard for...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Longhorns game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas takes over in Tuscaloosa: The Longhorns start their season with a statement

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 10, 2023

Seventy seconds. The difference between “Dixieland Delight” and “Texas Fight.” The difference between defeat and a 34-24 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. At the end of the third quarter,...

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy enters the field on September 10, 2022 during Texas home game versus Alabama.

UT vs. Alabama: Keys to the Game

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter September 8, 2023

A contender for the game of the year took place on the Forty Acres around this time last year, as Nick Saban and then-No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide rolled into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to face...

Former first-team All-American, national champion Jonathan Scott  to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Former first-team All-American, national champion Jonathan Scott to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Nine-year NFL veteran and former Bowl Championship Series National Champion Jonathan Scott is being inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Sept. 15. Scott, a former All-American...

Eliot Spizzirri returns to Texas for his last college season

Eliot Spizzirri returns to Texas for his last college season

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Eliot Spizzirri announced on Sept. 5 that he will be returning to the Forty Acres for one last season with the Texas men’s tennis team.  The 21-year-old senior from Greenwich, Connecticut has achieved...

Texas vs. Alabama Opponents to Watch

Texas vs. Alabama Opponents to Watch

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Jalen Milroe, Quarterback Alabama’s biggest question going into 2023 was its quarterback, and it wasn’t until last Friday that Jalen Milroe was officially made the starter over the likes of Ty Simpson...

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2023

While sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers’ performance against Rice was by no means bad, his first half struggles and problems connecting on long balls left fans wondering how he’ll fare against Alabama...

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

The Daily Texan spoke with Abby McCreary, sports editor for the Crimson White, about expectations for the upcoming Alabama matchup, fan energy and players to watch in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Daily Texan:...

Notes on the Coach

Notes on the Coach

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

In a head coaching career that has spanned over three decades across four different teams, Alabama’s Nick Saban has claimed seven national championships, won 286 games and coached 44 All-American athletes....

Hutchs Huddle: Week 2

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 2

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor September 7, 2023

It’s hard to believe I was so skeptical of Texas’ offense on Saturday afternoon, that I didn’t want to leave at halftime — however, the heat made my decision for me and I left anyway. While the...

Senior stars look to leave their legacy in Big 12

Senior stars look to leave their legacy in Big 12

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Just four Longhorns remain from the final two recruiting classes of the 2010s, but none of them have been part of a Texas team that’s eclipsed nine wins. With one more season left in the Big 12, and...

Games to Watch

Games to Watch

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

All of these teams won their respective game last week, but only half of these teams can start the season with a 2–0 record. Here are some of the top matchups to look out for this weekend:    No....

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