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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

In wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, Steve Sarkisian takes full advantage of transfer portal

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor January 22, 2024

“All y’all come to Texas.” On Sept. 9, 2023, Texas senior running back Keilan Robinson yelled this to Alabama’s recruits after Texas defeated Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Robinson himself...

Coach Steve Sarkisian laughs with other members of the coaching staff during a practice on Dec. 30, 2023 for the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

The 2023 Texas Longhorns: the legacy of the best Texas team in 14 years

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Three years ago, football reporters around Austin were already dreading the worst. Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian’s inaugural year had gone as poorly as possible, with the Horns failing to...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Mitchell recently declared for the NFL draft.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell declares for NFL draft after one year at Texas

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 9, 2024

In a heartfelt letter to his two year old daughter Icylinn, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitchell transferred to Texas in 2023 after winning back-to-back...

Defensive back Ryan Watts runs down the field with the Texas flag before Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Defensive back Ryan Watts declares for NFL Draft

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

The mass exodus happening on the 40 Acres continues as the Longhorns lose defensive back Ryan Watts to the NFL draft. With his departure, the Longhorns now total seven players going to the 2024 NFL draft...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during the Longhorns' game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Johnny Nansen announced as Texas’ new co-defensive coordinator, linebacker coach

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Johnny Nansen, Arizona’s defensive coordinator, is set to join the Texas staff as co-defensive coordinator and linebacker coach for the 2024 season. Texas made the news official Saturday evening and...

Defensive back Jerrin Thompson celebrates with his teammates during Texas' game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2024. Thompson recently entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Senior safeties Jerrin Thompson, Kitan Crawford enter NCAA transfer portal

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor January 7, 2024

After each spending four years on the Forty Acres, safeties Jerrin Thompson and Kitan Crawford announced their departure for the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, according to multiple reports. The two both...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Sanders recently declared for the NFL draft.

Junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders declares for the NFL Draft

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

After a historic career in just three years at Texas, junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders will forgo his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. During his time at Texas, Sanders caught 99 passes...

Defensive lineman Byron Murphy II during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. The junior recently declared for the NFL draft.

Star defensive tackle Byron Murphy II declares for NFL Draft

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

Junior defensive lineman Byron Murphy II has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, leaving behind a legacy as one of the premier defensive tackles in Texas history. Murphy officially declared...

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