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Texas’ defense looks to improve versus Bears

Ezra Siegel September 15, 2015

Texas’ defense flashed some brilliance with big plays in the team’s 42-28 win over Rice, but the performance didn’t come without issues. Most glaringly, the defense struggled to finish...

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Big 12 Notebook: Sooners pick up big win over Tennessee

Ezra Siegel September 15, 2015

Oklahoma completes massive comeback After falling behind 17-0 in the first half at Tennessee, the No. 16 Sooners stormed back and claimed a comeback victory on their opponent’s home field. Oklahoma...

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New tailgating service makes successful debut

Jameson Pitts September 14, 2015

Tailgate Guys, a regional all-in-one tailgate package service, debuted Saturday on the UT campus for the first home game of the season. The new tailgating options come during other campus-wide gameday...

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Slideshow: Photos from Texas v. Rice

Graeme Hamilton and Rachel Zein September 13, 2015

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Quarterback, staff changes bring needed spark for Longhorns

Ezra Siegel September 13, 2015

Texas’ offense awoke from a long slump in its 42-28 win over Rice, and it was no accident. With a new quarterback and play-caller at the helm, the Longhorns’ offense is making strides. Head...

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Heard era begins with Texas 42-28 win over Rice

Nick Castillo September 13, 2015

The stands weren’t full at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, but the crowd noise rose to fill the void when redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard took the field against Rice. Heard,...

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Texas leads Rice 21-14 at half

Ezra Siegel September 13, 2015

After failing to score a touchdown in their season opener at No. 9 Notre Dame, it didn’t take long for the Longhorns to find their offense against Rice. With redshirt freshman Jerrod Heard taking...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 2

Akshay Mirchandani September 11, 2015

1. TCU The Horned Frogs didn’t look great in their 23-17 win over Minnesota last week, but the Golden Gophers gave them a bit of trouble last season as well. Still, TCU beat a solid Big 10 team...

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Despite low fan support, Texas has chance to take step forward against Rice

Nick Castillo September 11, 2015

Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium will be emptier than usual this weekend. Entering Texas’ home opener against Rice, 15,000 tickets remain unsold for Saturday. But whether fans show...

Who Needs to Step Up in Week 2 vs. Rice

Jillian Kushner September 11, 2015

The Quarterback Junior Tyrone Swoopes will once again be the starting quarterback. Against Notre Dame, he was unable to convert first downs, find open receivers and make any plays. Swoopes only had...

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Scenarios: Ways Texas could win or lose this weekend

Jillian Kushner September 11, 2015

Texas wins if… The offensive line blocks. Against Notre Dame, the offensive line looked like an offensive clump. The line dissipated every time the ball was snapped. The Fighting Irish sacked...

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Players to Watch: Rice

Blanche Schaefer September 11, 2015

Quarterback Driphus Jackson Texas faces a dangerous offensive weapon in Owls quarterback Driphus Jackson. The redshirt senior had a breakout 2014 season, passing for 2,842 yards and leading Rice to an...

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