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TCU head coach Sonny Dykes leads the team out of the tunnel before the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, 2022.

Notes on the Coach: TCU’s Sonny Dykes

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

One year removed from its best season ever, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs have come crashing back down to Earth in 2023, sporting a 4–5 record ahead of a home clash against Texas. The...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Quinn Ewers will start Saturday’s game at TCU

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 9, 2023

In Thursday’s weekly media availability, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian announced that sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers will start after missing two weeks due to a shoulder injury. No. 7...

Redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy launches the ball to his teammates against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Texas Football Faces QB Dispute Ahead of TCU Matchup

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Two weeks ago, the Texas Longhorns won a difficult 31-24 matchup against the Houston Cougars. Despite the win, the Texas Longhorns suffered a big loss during the game when sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers...

Texas pushed through 'self-inflicted wounds' in 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State

Texas pushed through ‘self-inflicted wounds’ in 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 7, 2023

On the final play of overtime against Kansas State, senior defensive back Ryan Watts lined up in what looked like man coverage. He slightly nodded to senior defensive back Jahdae Barron and it was all...

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 4, 2023

Turnovers changed the course of No. 7 Texas’ 33-30 overtime win over No. 23 Kansas State.  Texas was able to force two true turnovers to start the second half.  Sophomore defensive back Michael...

Texas survives nail-biter in Austin versus Kansas State, keeps title hopes alive

Texas survives nail-biter in Austin versus Kansas State, keeps title hopes alive

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2023

When Kansas State completed a 19-yard pass in overtime to place the ball at the Texas six-yard line, every heart in Darrell K Royal stadium was pounding. The stadium was rocking with nervous energy with...

Keys to the Game: Kansas State

Keys to the Game: Kansas State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

The defending Big 12 conference champions head to Austin on Saturday after initially falling off the radar, with losses to Missouri and Oklahoma State putting Kansas State at No. 23 in the polls. Despite...

Hutch's Huddle: Kansas State

Hutch’s Huddle: Kansas State

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor November 2, 2023

So far this season, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has been fairly humble in terms of bragging about his team’s success. In his press conference on Monday, one day prior to the announcement...

Ryan Watts is the end of season x-factor for the Texas football passing defense

Ryan Watts is the end of season x-factor for the Texas football passing defense

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 2, 2023

In a defense that is overshadowed by star seniors like defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat, linebacker Jaylan Ford and defensive back Jahdae Barron, it’s easy to forget about the impact of a player like...

Notes from the Opponent: Kansas State

Notes from the Opponent: Kansas State

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

Currently riding a three-game win streak, No. 23 Kansas State is cruising as they look for another berth in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Daily Texan sat down with Luke Lazarczyk, the sports editor...

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Games to Watch: Week 10

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

If all the candy on Halloween doesn’t have you giddy and struggling to fall asleep, this week of games surely will. Saturday features plenty of match-ups that have major implications on the postseason...

Quarterback Maalik Murphy adjusts his helmet as he takes the field for warmups against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Head to Head History: Kansas State

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

It wasn’t always pretty, but Texas took care of business over the weekend, defeating BYU 35-6  in redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy’s first start at quarterback. With sophomore starter Quinn Ewers set...

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