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Texas defense is in good hands with Pete Kwiatkowski

Texas defense is in good hands with Pete Kwiatkowski

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 14, 2023

When Texas took down the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide, the Longhorns got their well-deserved love on social media. Whether it be an ESPN post or hundreds of tweets circulating on X, it can be argued that...

National Championship wide receiver Quan Cosby to be honored in Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

National Championship wide receiver Quan Cosby to be honored in Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 13, 2023

Few players are fortunate to start their football career as national champions. Very few are important enough to be selected as a member of their school's Hall of Honor.  For former Longhorn wide receiver...

Linebacker Jaylan Ford tackles an opposing player during Texas' game versus Alabama on September 9, 2023.

No. 4 Texas football still looking to improve after defeating Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 11, 2023

Steve Sarkisian may have completed the almost impossible task of defeating Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama, but he won’t let this one win define Texas’ season. No. 4 Texas will return home...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers smiles after the Longhorns' win against Alabama on September 9, 2023. Alabama fans in the back did the common "Horns Down" gesture.

Photo Gallery: Texas Football vs. Alabama

Lorianne Willett, Double Coverage Photo Editor September 10, 2023

Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. celebrates a tackle during Texas' game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas defense key to stifling Alabama in signature road win

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 10, 2023

Alabama is one of the toughest places to play in college football, now with a home record of 103-9 under head coach Nick Saban. The loud and hostile environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium makes it hard for...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Longhorns' game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas takes over in Tuscaloosa: The Longhorns start their season with a statement

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Seventy seconds. The difference between “Dixieland Delight” and “Texas Fight.” The difference between defeat and a 34-24 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. At the end of the third quarter,...

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy enters the field on September 10, 2022 during Texas' home game versus Alabama.

UT vs. Alabama: Keys to the Game

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter September 8, 2023

A contender for the game of the year took place on the Forty Acres around this time last year, as Nick Saban and then-No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide rolled into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to face...

Former first-team All-American, national champion Jonathan Scott  to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Former first-team All-American, national champion Jonathan Scott to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Nine-year NFL veteran and former Bowl Championship Series National Champion Jonathan Scott is being inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Sept. 15. Scott, a former All-American...

Eliot Spizzirri returns to Texas for his last college season

Eliot Spizzirri returns to Texas for his last college season

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Eliot Spizzirri announced on Sept. 5 that he will be returning to the Forty Acres for one last season with the Texas men’s tennis team.  The 21-year-old senior from Greenwich, Connecticut has achieved...

Texas vs. Alabama Opponents to Watch

Texas vs. Alabama Opponents to Watch

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Jalen Milroe, Quarterback Alabama’s biggest question going into 2023 was its quarterback, and it wasn’t until last Friday that Jalen Milroe was officially made the starter over the likes of Ty Simpson...

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2023

While sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers’ performance against Rice was by no means bad, his first half struggles and problems connecting on long balls left fans wondering how he’ll fare against Alabama...

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

The Daily Texan spoke with Abby McCreary, sports editor for the Crimson White, about expectations for the upcoming Alabama matchup, fan energy and players to watch in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Daily Texan:...

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