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Head football coach Steve Sarkisian calls a play during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas football’s long-awaited SEC debut

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 23, 2024

In July 2021, Texas announced it would join the Southeastern Conference. At the time, it felt like a lifetime away, but the week is finally here.  Texas football will take on its first SEC opponent,...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo smiles as he scores a touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas’ offensive depth stands as most crucial aspect to Longhorns’ ability to dominate their opponents

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2024

The Texas offense has seen 12 different players find their way into the endzone this season.  That includes seven wide receivers, three running backs, one tight end and one quarterback. Having this...

Running back Jaydon Blue is tackled by a defender during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Arch Manning utilizes rushing game, seals 51-3 victory over Louisiana Monroe

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 22, 2024

Having the first-quarter jitters might just be the key to Texas’ dominant wins.   In each of the three home games the Longhorns have played so far this season, they’ve thrown an interception...

Quarterback Arch Manning looks to pass the ball during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas succeeds over ULM despite lower level passing game under Arch Manning

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 22, 2024

With redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning’s first official start against Lousiana-Monroe, there were high hopes placed on the young Longhorn to replicate junior quarterback Quinn Ewers' success....

Quarterback Arch Manning catches a snap during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Arch Manning to make his starting quarterback debut against ULM

Luke Lawhorn, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning will make his first collegiate start on Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced at Thursday’s media press conference.  Manning...

Opponents to Watch: ULM

Opponents to Watch: ULM

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

The Longhorns head into week four undefeated for the second year in a row. This time, Texas sits atop the AP poll. Defending its ranking for the first time since 2008, the Longhorns are set to host the...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner makes a play during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Keys to the game: ULM

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

The last two times Texas and ULM have played each other, Texas has won by almost 40 points. The game this Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium will most likely not be any different.  According...

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Bryant Vincent became ULM’s newest head coach in December 2023, bringing over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience with him to the Sun Belt. Before he was hired at ULM, Vincent served as offensive...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) during pre-game warm-ups before playing against Middle Tennessee on Sep. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Heisman Watch: Week 4

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning went into the UTSA matchup with +10000 odds to win the Heisman Trophy and left the weekend with +1600 odds. Here are names joining Manning and junior quarterback...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe high fives fans after Texas win in Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Does Texas deserve that No. 1 ranking?

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 19, 2024

As of Sunday, Texas returned to the top of the AP Poll after 16 years. Alongside the accolade, fans and opponents alike debated whether the Longhorns are deserving of the No. 1 spot. The Longhorns are...

Oklahoma fans cheer at the end of OU's game against Texas on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 34-30.

Three college football games to watch this weekend

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Nebraska vs. Illinois, Friday at 7:00 p.m. on Fox The University of Nebraska will take on No. 24 University of Illinois at home in a sold-out Lincoln Memorial Stadium Friday night game. For the first...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning prepares to pass the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14.

Texas football shows depth, healthy competition in its quarterback room

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 17, 2024

If junior quarterback Quinn Ewers’ injury has taught us anything, it’s that Texas’ quarterback room has depth.  After Ewers went down early in the second quarter of the UTSA game Saturday, redshirt...

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