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Walter leads Rice’s dynamic running game into Austin

Aaron Torres • September 11, 2015

Rice running back Austin Walter went two years without playing in a game. In Rice’s 56-16 drubbing of Wagner on Saturday, the redshirt freshman rushed for 107 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown....

Keys to the Game vs. Rice

Akshay Mirchandani • September 11, 2015

Feed Johnathan Gray Senior running back Johnathan Gray only had eight carries for 40 yards in Texas’ 38-3 loss to Notre Dame. That isn’t going to cut it. It’s essential that Gray...

Heisman Watch: Week 2

Claire Cruz • September 11, 2015

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a player’s Heisman Trophy campaign. Yes, the sporting world is cruel and one game can make or break how the public sees you- but the best player...

Games to Watch: Week 2

Jacob Martella • September 11, 2015

No. 7 Oregon vs No. 5 Michigan State Saturday — 7 p.m. — ABC The game of the week features a rematch of last year’s contest which saw the Ducks pile on 28 points in the second half...

Offensive changes send shock wave through program

Ezra Siegel • September 11, 2015

Head coach Charlie Strong isn’t waiting around for change. He’s said this season is about winning, and he’ll do whatever it takes to put that wheel in motion. Strong sent a shock wave...

Confusion rampant on offensive line

Jori Epstein • September 11, 2015

In Texas’ 38-3 loss at Notre Dame last week, confusion abounded. The offense seemed confused which plays it was running. The defense didn’t maintain its coverage, despite studying the routes...

Texas vs. Rice: By the Numbers

September 11, 2015

2:35: The Longhorns’ longest drive against Notre Dame last week. 512: The total number of yards in the Longhorns’ offense the past three games. Also Austin’s area code, it is the lowest...

Big 12 Notebook: Week 2

Jacob Martella • September 11, 2015

Kansas State QB Jesse Ertz out indefinitely Kansas State walks away from its season opener with a 34–0 win over South Dakota but lost something even more important — its quarterback. Wildcats...

Big 12 Notebook — Week two

Nick Castillo • September 9, 2015

TCU struggles in season opener The Horned Frogs struggled in their season opener against Minnesota. TCU, which entered the game at No. 2 in the AP Poll, narrowly escaped the Golden Gophers, 23-17. Heisman-hopeful...

Stat Gal: Johnathan Gray needs to get more touches

Jori Epstein • September 9, 2015

In Texas’ 38-3 loss to No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday, the Horns set FBS records for their inability to produce offense. Racking up just 163 total yards, Texas’ average of 3.13 yards per play...

Column: Texas looks to hit reset button after meltdown at Notre Dame

Ezra Siegel • September 9, 2015

After an offseason filled with hype, Texas made a statement in its season opener against Notre Dame. Unfortunately for head coach Charlie Strong, that statement came on the wrong end of the spectrum. The...

Wide receivers coach Jay Norvell to take over as Longhorns’ play-caller

Ezra Siegel • September 9, 2015

This story has been updated since its original publication. Head coach Charlie Strong announced Tuesday that wide receivers coach Jay Norvell will replace Shawn Watson, assistant head coach for offense,...

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