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Colin Simmons ahead of the game against UT-El Paso at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025.

‘My why’: Colin Simmons’ initiative spreads younger brother’s story

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter October 20, 2025

“Play for each other.” It’s a common saying heard in football locker rooms at every level, and as someone who plays with fierce emotion on every snap, Texas sophomore defensive end Colin Simmons...

Steve Sarkisian and senior Michael Taaffe celebrate after the game against Kentucky on Oct. 18, 2025.

To panic, or not to panic about Texas football’s messy win against Kentucky

Zach Davis, Sports Desk Editor October 19, 2025

As senior kicker Mason Shipley lined up to kick a potential game-winner, something felt so bleak. There was a mix of emotions: Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian kept a straight face, but sophomore quarterback...

Sophomore Brandon Baker celebrates after the game against the Wildcats with Michael Taaffe in Lexington Kentucky on Oct. 18, 2025.

Texas defense, special teams help salvage close win in overtime against Kentucky

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 18, 2025

The ugliest win Texas football has pulled off this season was left in the hands — or, more accurately, right foot — of graduate kicker Mason Shipley. Down to the fourth-and-long, Texas had just...

Junior Anthony Hill Jr. tackles senior Deion Burks off a jet sweep during the red river rivalry in the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 11, 2025.

Davis: In the SEC, nobody is untouchable

Zach Davis, Sports Desk Editor October 17, 2025

The Southeastern Conference is dangerous, it’s littered with Gators, Bulldogs, Tigers, Wildcats and Gamecocks and, well, you get what I’m trying to get here. This conference is home to some of the...

Sophomore Arch Manning throws a pass during the Longhorns' game against Florida on Oct. 4, 2025.

Kingman’s Kickoff: Overcame the struggle, now ride the surge back to the top

Nicholas Kingman, Double Coverage Editor October 16, 2025

Earlier this month, I interviewed Texas Stars goaltender Rémi Poirier at preseason media day for a story I was doing on his new role within the Dallas Stars organization.  He was demoted to the organization's...

Kentucky’s Mark Stoops is facing growing pressure as losses mount

Kentucky’s Mark Stoops is facing growing pressure as losses mount

Sophia Sandoval, Senior Sports Reporter October 16, 2025

If this college football season has taught fans anything, it’s programs aren’t afraid to fire head coaches midseason — even tenured ones. Just ask Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State’s former head coach,...

Down in the South: Week Eight

Down in the South: Week Eight

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 16, 2025

No. 4 Texas A&M @ Arkansas – Saturday at 2:30 PM on ESPN Since 2009, Texas A&M and Arkansas have had a neutral-site agreement for their rivalry games, playing 13 of 16 games at AT&T Stadium...

Oklahoma defensive-back Robert Spears-Jennings attemps to tackle Texas runningback Quintrevion Wisner during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 11, 2025.

Keys to the game: Kentucky

Liv Elizondo, General Sports Reporter October 16, 2025

Texas regained its momentum Saturday afternoon with its first conference victory of the season against rivals, the Oklahoma Sooners, in a smashing, 23-6 victory.  The Longhorns looked to have a progressive...

Kentucky players to watch this week against Texas Longhorns

Kentucky players to watch this week against Texas Longhorns

Tyler Firtel, General Sports Reporter October 16, 2025

After picking up its first Southeastern Conference win in the 2025 campaign, Texas will head to Kroger Field to face the Kentucky Wildcats for a night game.  The Wildcats enter Saturday’s matchup...

Junior Malik Muhammad runs out through of the tunnel through smoke before the game against Sam Houston on Sept. 20, 2025.

What Malik Muhammad’s return meant for Texas last week, what it means going forward

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 14, 2025

When Malik Muhammad went down during regular practice with a lower leg injury before the Florida game, the outside narrative was “next man up.” “Malik’s a really good player, one of my really...

Freshman running back Jerrick Gibson runs towards the end zone during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas running back Jerrick Gibson, kicker Will Stone leave Texas football

Nicholas Kingman, Double Coverage Editor October 14, 2025

Texas sophomore running back Jerrick Gibson and junior kicker Will Stone have departed from the football program, Texas Athletics confirmed as of Tuesday morning.  The move came to preserve playing...

Quarterback Arch Manning evades a tackle during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 11, 2025.

The golden boy got his golden hat. How strange.

Zach Davis, Sports Desk Editor October 12, 2025

The cameras had stopped shuttering, and half the stadium was empty. Most fans in Oklahoma crimson were already outside the nearly century-old venue, either eating corndogs and going on rides or heading...

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