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Swoopes embraces ’18-wheeler’ role

Nick Castillo • October 30, 2015

Tyrone Swoopes enters Texas games in short-yard situations. The defense knows what’s coming – a simple run from the 6-foot-4, 244-pound quarterback for a first down – yet they have trouble...

Defense hitting stride after early struggles

Ezra Siegel • October 30, 2015

Texas’ defense seemed like a liability in its first five games. Big plays, assignment mistakes and porous run defense all contributed to the team’s early 1-4 record. But the unit is making...

Players to Watch: Iowa State

Blanche Schaefer • October 30, 2015

Running back Mike Warren Texas faces the top freshman rusher in the country in Iowa State running back Mike Warren. The redshirt freshman began the season quietly with only nine carries for 28 yards...

Keys to the game: Iowa State

Akshay Mirchandani • October 30, 2015

THROW MORE Texas won its last two games by playing ground-and-pound football with the running game. But it might be time for the Longhorns to air it out. Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard completed...

Games to Watch: Week 9

Jacob Martella • October 30, 2015

No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 21 Temple Saturday — 7 p.m. — ABC If you had this game as Week 9’s only matchup between ranked opponents, you’re lying. The Fighting...

Heisman Watch: Week 9

Claire Cruz • October 30, 2015

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU RB 2015: 1,352 yards on 176 carries, 15 TD This week: Bye It wasn’t his best performance, but Fournette still sits atop most Heisman watch lists after Week 8....

By the Numbers: Texas vs. Iowa State

Jason Epstein • October 30, 2015

11: The number of wins the Longhorns have over the Cyclones. Texas holds an 11-1 advantage. 5: The number of sacks recorded by the Longhorns last week against Kansas State. 0: The number of road...

Big 12 Notebook: Week 9

Jacob Martella • October 30, 2015

Baylor QB Seth Russell out for season The Bears’ road to their third-straight Big 12 title and a potential playoff berth got even tougher Monday when the team announced that quarterback Seth Russell...

Scenarios: Iowa State

Jillian Kushner • October 30, 2015

Texas wins if… It can move the ball. Texas doesn’t necessarily need to throw more or run more to beat Iowa State. The Cyclones played Baylor last weekend, so they are coming off a high-yardage...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 9

Akshay Mirchandani • October 30, 2015

Editor’s note: These rankings reflect results between 10/23-10/28 1. Baylor Baylor’s 45-27 win over Iowa State came at a cost. The Bears lost junior starting quarterback Seth Russell...

Who Needs to Step Up: Iowa State

Jillian Kushner • October 30, 2015

The defensive backs Time and time again, the defensive backs show up on this list. This remains to be Texas’ biggest weakness. The defensive backs are not intimidating to most offenses. Quarterbacks...

Lackluster passing game doesn’t concern Norvell, Heard

Nick Castillo • October 28, 2015

Texas wide receiver coach and play-caller Jay Norvell and redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard addressed concerns over Texas’ mediocre passing over its last two games at Tuesday’s press...

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