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Wide receiver Isaiah Bond runs the ball during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond declares for 2025 NFL Draft 

Perla Paredes Hernandez, General Sports Reporter  January 14, 2025

Texas football’s iconic “007,” junior wide receiver Isaiah Bond, announced on Tuesday that he will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft after one season with the Longhorns. "Being a member of the Texas...

Wide receiver Matthew Golden catches a pass for a touchdown during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

After a Golden experience in Houston and Austin, junior receiver Matthew Golden heads to next level 

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter January 14, 2025

After two seasons for Houston and another for Texas, junior wide receiver Matthew Golden declared for the NFL draft on Tuesday. “My ultimate dream has always been to announce that I will DECLARE FOR...

Offensive lineman Hayden Conner pushes Ohio State defenders to protect wide receiver Isaiah Bond during the Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 10, 2025.

Offensive lineman Hayden Conner declares for NFL draft

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

After losing in the College Football Playoff semifinals, senior offensive lineman Hayden Conner officially declared for the NFL draft on Jan. 12. The announcement was made on social media, shortly after...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba smiles after intercepting the ball during Texas' game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

Andrew Mukuba’s one-year rental pays off, safety declares for the NFL draft

Ayan Masud, General Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

Andrew Mukuba’s extensive college career has come to an end. When he made the decision to transfer to the University of Texas, he knew it would be his last one. As a true freshman at Clemson in 2021,...

Offensive Lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. prevents Arch Manning from a sack during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. declares for the NFL draft

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

Junior offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. has officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft forgoing his final year of eligibility. Banks leaves as the best offensive lineman in Texas history, carving out...

Running back Jaydon Blue scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Texas running back Jaydon Blue forgoes senior season, declares for NFL Draft

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

  After a productive tenure as part of the Longhorns’ running back committee, junior Jaydon Blue has declared for the NFL Draft. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I’ve been surrounded...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe embraces teammate Jelani McDonald following Texas' loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal game on Jan. 10, 2025.

Texas football falls short of national title dreams with 28-14 loss to Ohio State in College Football Playoff semifinal

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor January 11, 2025

Jan. 1, 2024 and Jan. 10, 2025. Two days, over a year apart, yet both left the Texas Longhorns stuck in the same place. A team rattled by a close loss in last season’s College Football Playoff semifinals...

Offensive struggles derail Texas in CFP semifinal loss to Ohio State

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor January 11, 2025

Texas football’s 15–2 season and first year in the Southeastern Conference ended at the hands of Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals, 28-14, ultimately, due to its season-long issue...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers hands off the ball to running back Quintrevion Wisner during the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia on January 1, 2024.

Texas football vs. Ohio State: Live updates

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor January 10, 2025

Quarterback Quinn Ewers holds up the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl trophy after Texas' win in overtime against Arizona State on Jan. 1, 2025.

Texas regains lost offensive momentum in double overtime nail-biter, secures Peach Bowl victory

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor January 2, 2025

As the Texas Longhorns cruised into halftime with a 17-3 lead over the Arizona State Sun Devils, it seemed that a Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl victory was comfortably within reach. But the second half quickly...

Wide receiver Matthew Golden prepares to catch a pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers late in the Peach Bowl game against Arizona State on Jan. 1, 2024.

Texas rises above fourth-quarter struggles to secure Peach Bowl win against ASU in double overtime

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor January 1, 2025

Texas football, once again, had its back against the wall at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With an underdog Arizona State putting the Longhorns into overtime and converting a touchdown and extra point, Texas...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers speaks during the Peach Bowl media day in Atlanta, Georgia on Dec. 30, 2024.

Texas football unfazed by Arizona State’s words ahead of Peach Bowl

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor January 1, 2025

As Texas prepares to take on Arizona State in the second round of the College Football Playoffs in Atlanta, the Longhorns have caught wind of some of the Sun Devils’ comments ahead of the matchup.  When...

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