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Horns face another explosive offense

Chris Hummer October 11, 2012

First Texas took on Oklahoma State, the top-ranked offense in the country. Then the Longhorns had the challenge of dealing with Heisman Trophy frontrunner Geno Smith and West Virginia’s 52-point-a-game...

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Senior Vacarro steps up

Lauren Giudice October 11, 2012

Kenny Vaccaro isn’t afraid to call out his teammates. The senior safety has a lot of experience under his belt. With linebacker Jordan Hicks’ hip injury keeping him off the field the past...

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Jeffcoat, Okafor look to continue success

Lauren Giudice October 10, 2012

Jackson Jeffcoat couldn’t believe how loud Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium was when he scored the first touchdown of his career as a Longhorn. It was the loudest he’d ever heard the...

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Gray lives up to expectations

Chris Hummer October 10, 2012

In high school, Johnathan Gray rushed for a national-record 205 touchdowns, but through five games in college he has just as many as all of his offensive linemen put together — none. This isn’t...

Colston has field day against Chargers

David Leffler October 9, 2012

Week after week, the NFL never fails to prove why it is the pinnacle of sporting competition. At no other level of professional sports is there more unpredictability or frustration for fantasy owners....

Kansas State continues tear

Matt Warden October 9, 2012

Kansas State defeated Kansas 56-16 led by quarterback Collin Klein, who passed for 129 yards and two touchdowns while also running for 116 yards and two scores. Running back John Hubert added 101 yards...

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Red River Rivalry a must-win for Texas

Christian Corona October 9, 2012

The last time Texas and Oklahoma each entered the Red River Rivalry with a loss was in 2007. Colt McCoy’s 324 yards and two touchdowns weren’t enough to rally the Longhorns to a win as they...

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Four-star cornerback picks Texas

Michael Marks October 9, 2012

Chevoski Collins became the 15th member of the 2013 Longhorn recruiting class on Monday morning, verbally committing to Texas in an announcement at his high school in Livingston, Texas. Collins’...

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Defense allows big red zone plays

Lauren Giudice October 8, 2012

The Longhorns held Geno Smith to fewer passing yards than any team this year: 268 yards. But it wasn’t enough and once again, the run game did the Longhorns in. Running back Andrew Buie accumulated...

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West Virginia outscores Texas

Chris Hummer October 8, 2012

If you would have told Mack Brown before the game that Texas would have held Geno Smith to 268 yards, won the turnover battle and blocked a kick and a punt, he would have felt great about his team’s...

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Texas squanders golden opportunity to beat West Virginia

Christian Corona October 8, 2012

The Longhorns had a chance this weekend to unequivocally prove they had finally made the transition from the hapless Big 12 cellar dweller of 2010 to national title contender. They didn’t take advantage...

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Mountaineers defeat Longhorns 48-45

Chris Hummer October 7, 2012

If you would have told Mack Brown before the game that Texas held Geno Smith to 268 yards, won the turnover battle and blocked a kick and a punt, he would have felt great about his team’s chances. The...

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