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Column: College sports betting becomes mainstream with fantasy football, ESPN cover alerts

Bridget Bonasoro October 13, 2015

The Texas Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 24-17 on Saturday. As a 17-point underdog, the Longhorns managed to win outright and continued a three-year trend of covering against the Sooners as underdogs. Talking...

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Texas finds success with two-quarterback system

Ezra Siegel October 13, 2015

There’s never been a question about the relationship between redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard and junior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. Each is the other’s biggest fan — even when...

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Slideshow: Photos from Texas v. OU | 10.10.2015

Stephanie Tacy and Rachel Zein October 12, 2015

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Longhorns learn to win against Oklahoma

Ezra Siegel October 12, 2015

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard joked this week about “partying” in the end zone after scoring against No. 10 Oklahoma — but not even Heard foresaw the Longhorns’ post-upset...

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Strong secures signature win with Red River Showdown victory, 24-17

Nick Castillo October 10, 2015

DALLAS – Charlie Strong took the Red River Showdown Golden Hat Trophy from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s hands. He lifted it up to the Longhorn faithful and placed it on his head. The Longhorns’...

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Texas upsets No. 10 Oklahoma 24-17 in Red River Showdown

Ezra Siegel and Nick Castillo October 10, 2015

Update (2:55 p.m.): The Longhorns drove the ball 67 yards on 15 plays to start the second half. Senior kicker Nick Rose nailed a 27-yard field goal to end the drive and extend Texas' lead...

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Heard, Longhorns look to upset No. 10 Oklahoma in Red River Showdown

Nick Castillo October 9, 2015

Then-senior quarterback Case McCoy set back to pass and unleashed a floating dagger that found the hands of wide receiver Mike Davis for a touchdown en route to a 36-20 win over Oklahoma in 2013. McCoy’s...

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Defense looks to regain momentum against No. 10 Oklahoma

Ezra Siegel October 8, 2015

Defensive coordinator Vance Bedford said at his Wednesday press conference that the Longhorns have no choice but to move past their 50-7 loss to No. 2 TCU. He said all the team can do is learn from its...

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Former sports editor reflects on 1956 season

Nick Johnson October 7, 2015

Longhorns fans everywhere are painfully aware that Texas is in the midst of its worst start since 1956, at four losses and a single win. The 1956 squad went on to finish the season with a 1-9 record, its...

Heard eager to silence Sooners

Ezra Siegel October 7, 2015

Freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard said at Tuesday’s press conference that he’s cherishing the opportunity to play against No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners. He said he loves the two fan bases’...

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Let’s Drink to That: The Red River Rivalry drinking game

Nick Castillo October 7, 2015

Saturday is the day when Texas students and fans travel to Dallas with plans of consuming large amounts of fried foods and alcohol. After Texas’ 1-4 start, the Longhorn faithful might require...

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Despite down season, Longhorns still cherish rivalry with Oklahoma

Ezra Siegel October 7, 2015

The energy entering Texas’ annual rivalry game with No. 10 Oklahoma is far from electric. At 1-4, Texas’ season hasn’t gone as planned. The Longhorns are on pace for their first set...

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