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Texas Football team waiting in South end zone tunnel before running out for week 3 game against Wyoming on September 16th, 2023.

Longhorn culture fuels Texas Football’s early season success

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter September 20, 2023

After the Texas Longhorns made a victory lap with their 31-10 win over the Wyoming Cowboys, the Horns were bumped up to No. 3 in the AP poll, securing their highest ranking since playing for the national...

Longhorns in the NFL: How the rookies look in their first two weeks of NFL football

Longhorns in the NFL: How the rookies look in their first two weeks of NFL football

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

The 2023 NFL season is underway, and the new Texas Exes are already making headlines across the league. From touchdowns to tackles, offense to defense, healthy to injured, these Longhorn rookies have started...

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.

Sarkisian looks past Wyoming in preparation for Big 12 play

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 18, 2023

In his Monday press conference with Texas media, head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the task ahead: facing Baylor, the Longhorns’ first Big 12 opponent of the season. “The Big 12 doesn't care...

Running back Jonathon Brooks shines as Longhorn offense slumps in victory against Wyoming

Running back Jonathon Brooks shines as Longhorn offense slumps in victory against Wyoming

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 16, 2023

Seven days after a statement win in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Longhorns fell back into old habits. It’s no secret that Texas has played down to opponents in the Sarkisian era, especially after big...

No. 4 Texas shakes off first half woes to beat Wyoming, 31-10

No. 4 Texas shakes off first half woes to beat Wyoming, 31-10

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 16, 2023

Texas ended the third quarter tied 10-10 with Wyoming and no momentum on either side of the ball. Just like last week, Texas played lights out in the fourth quarter, scoring three touchdowns to win the...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell during the game against Rice on Sept. 2, 2023.

Week 3: Big 12 power rankings

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 14, 2023

1. No. 4 Texas Longhorns Fresh off of handing Alabama its first nonconference regular season loss in six years and winning its first AP top three game in 15 years, Texas comes into the rankings at No....

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Head-to-Head History

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

In each program’s history, Texas and Wyoming football have only met five times. In these few encounters, the Longhorns have defeated the Cowboys every game, averaging 32.6 points per game against their...

Texas fans cheer after the Longhorns defeated Alabama 34-24. The teams played at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

Notes from the Opponent: Wyoming Cowboys

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

In preparation for Texas’ football game against Wyoming, The Daily Texan spoke to the Mountain West Connection’s Wyoming football beat writer Ethan Graham about what to expect from the Cowboys this...

Cornerback Eryon Barnett tackling Jalen Claiborne during Texas' game against Wyoming on September 1, 2012.

Opponents to Watch: Wyoming

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

The Wyoming Cowboys took down then-ranked No. 24 Texas Tech in a thrilling double overtime week one win. Before strolling into Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium for a week three match up with the...

Quarterback position battle ensues with Manning at third string

Quarterback position battle ensues with Manning at third string

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor September 14, 2023

During Texas’ home opener against Rice last Saturday, it’s no surprise Quinn Ewers took charge as the starting quarterback, dropping his redshirt title as he enters his second year with the program. It...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws the ball at the UT vs. OU game on Oct. 8, 2022.

Heisman Watch

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

While December marks the end of the regular collegiate football season before post-season bowl games, it also marks the time that one dedicated student athlete will receive the Heisman Trophy, an award...

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