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Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons In an era of NFL football where the running back has never been less valuable, Atlanta’s decision to select former Texas Longhorn Bijan Robinson with the eighth...

Texas tight end Gunnar Helm runs to make a touchdown during the Longhorns' game against the Wyoming Cowboys on September 26, 2023.

Gunnar Helm proves to be promising asset for Texas football

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 29, 2023

The word underrated is among the most popular — and somewhat overused — in sports media, but it’s hard to find a term to describe the impact of junior tight end Gunnar Helm.  You won’t find...

Texas' Jahdae Barron celebrates after receiving an interception and scoring a touchdown against the University of Texas at San Antonio on Sept. 17, 2022. Texas defeated UTSA 41-20.

Texas wasn’t his initial plan, but Jahdae Barron is fitting in perfectly

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 29, 2023

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron might not always be the one making the big tackle or a flashy interception, but he holds the Texas defense together. The player from Pflugerville has nine solo tackles...

Junior Running Back (No.4) Devin Neal, runs the ball into the endzone for a 48-yard touchdown against the Missouri State offense at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2023.

Opponents to Watch: Kansas

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

Jalon Daniels  Texas fans are all too familiar with junior quarterback Jalon Daniels. Two years ago, Daniels helped lead the Jayhawks to a thrilling 57-56 win in Austin despite being 31-point underdogs....

The Texas football team runs onto the field ahead of their game against Baylor on September 23, 2023 in Waco, TX.

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 5

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

1- Texas Longhorns Texas heads into week five in the top spot after taking down unranked Baylor 38-6 and stands at its highest national ranking since 2009. One of the three undefeated teams in the conference,...

Sophomore Jonathon Brooks celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first touchdown during Texas' game against Rice on Sept. 2, 2023.

Games to Watch: Week 5

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter September 28, 2023

Another week of college football is here, and there are plenty of exciting games happening around the nation. Here’s a look at the top four games to look out for this weekend:  No. 24 Kansas @ No....

The Texas Football team enters their field ahead of the kickoff of their game against Wyoming on September 16, 2023.

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 5

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor September 28, 2023

Texas has played some clean football in its undefeated season so far. As a team that gets plenty of attention, receiving both compliments and criticism from the media, the Longhorns have kept their slate...

Head to Head History: Kansas

Head to Head History: Kansas

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter September 28, 2023

Traveling to Austin to play during a triple-digit heat index, No. 24 Kansas will face off against No. 3 Texas for the 22nd time in program history, but for the first time as ranked opponents.  And...

Texas defense shines through first four weeks of impressive 4–0 season

Texas defense shines through first four weeks of impressive 4–0 season

Haden Knobloch, General Sports Reporter September 28, 2023

Texas will face No. 24 Kansas on Saturday in Austin, and a victory means the Longhorns would be off to their best start since 2009. One key to the game will be the defense’s ability to contain junior...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian in Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023. Before he was hired as Texas' coach, he served as Alabama football's offensive coordinator.

Steve Sarkisian is thankful for his 2021 loss to Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 25, 2023

Two years ago, Texas football lost at home to a 1-8 Kansas team in overtime on a two-point conversion. This year the teams will meet for the last time as Big 12 opponents in Austin. But, the matchup looks...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders blocks a tackle and makes room for quarterback Quinn Ewers to score a touchdown during Texas' game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the Bears 38-6 in their first Big 12 conference game of the season.

Tight end JT Sanders is key for Ewers’ offensive success

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2023

Sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers looked like he was going to be forced out of bounds for a short gain on third down and nine. Instead, he turned the corner, beat his defender and tiptoed down the sideline...

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