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Hutch’s Huddle: Texas could be the only thing standing in its own way of championship promise

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor • November 9, 2023

The Texas Longhorns have now reached first place in the Big 12 standings. A conference championship title is well within reach, seeing that rival and former first place contender Oklahoma suffered an upset...

Notes From the Opponent: TCU

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter • November 9, 2023

The Daily Texan spoke with TCU 360 sports editor Ethan Love to get his thoughts on this weekend's matchup. DT: What do you think causes real problems for Texas on both sides of the ball? EL: I'm...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...