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Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen looks to lead the Cougars to another upset win after his maiden Big 12 win over his former team West Virginia. While Houston is currently 3–3 so far this season, Holgorsen...

Running back Jonathon Brooks dodges a tackle during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023.

Keys to the Game: Houston

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

No. 8 Texas will travel to Houston on Saturday to kick off the second half of their season. The Longhorns had an open week to rest up and correct their mistakes after collapsing late against Oklahoma in...

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Games to Watch: Week 8

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

No. 8 Texas at Houston Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m. CT, FOX A week removed from heartbreak in the Red River Rivalry, Texas will emerge from its bye week looking to get its season back on track. The...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is tackled during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners 34-30 during the annual Red River Rivalry Game.

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 8

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor October 19, 2023

Well, I think it’s safe to say that all Longhorn fans enjoyed a week off from Texas football after its underwhelming performance against Oklahoma. I do have to pay my respects to the Sooners, they put...

Houston Cougars' Quarterback Donovan Smith

Notes from the Opponent: Houston

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 19, 2023

The Daily Texan chatted with Starns Leland, the sports editor for The Cougar, to talk about why this week’s football game is so important for the University of Houston.  The Daily Texan: This game...

Houston Cougars' Quarterback Donovan Smith

Opponents to Watch: Houston

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Despite only having a 3–3 record, Houston’s only conference win occurred last week in a huge upset against West Virginia. The game ended 41-39 with an impressive showing by the Cougar offense, which...

Texas Football head coach, Steve Sarkisian taking notes during game against West Virginia on Oct. 1st, 2022.

Head-to-Head History: Houston

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

The Texas Longhorns are recharged and energized coming out of their bye week and now set their sights on the 3–3 Houston Cougars. The last time these two teams went head-to-head, the current Longhorns...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is tackled during Texas' game against OU on Oct. 7, 2023.

Sarkisian reflects on bye week, looks towards Houston

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 16, 2023

After a bye week break to reflect on the Red River Rivalry, head coach Steve Sarkisian is ready to go for Texas football’s matchup at Houston on Saturday. “I think, inevitably for us, we're back...

Texas Football head coach, Steve Sarkisian taking notes during game against West Virginia on Oct. 1st, 2022.

Texas lands five-star offensive lineman Brandon Baker

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2023

Texas picked up a major commitment from offensive lineman Brandon Baker of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. Baker is the No. 1 ranked offensive tackle and No. 23 overall player in the nation,...

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian during UT's game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

Steve Sarkisian not worried by the loss to Oklahoma

Lindsey Plotkin,, Sports Desk Editor October 9, 2023

Just two days after losing in a heartbreaking fashion to Oklahoma, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the Texas football team are ready to get back to work. After the 34-30 upset, Texas fell to...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is tackled during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners 34-30 during the annual Red River Rivalry Game.

Texas falls to Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry game for the ages

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 7, 2023

The Red River Rivalry is nicknamed the Red River Shootout for a reason — the game always makes fans expect the unexpected. With both teams undefeated at 5–0, Texas ranked No. 3 and Oklahoma No....

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