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Texas’ 2023 schedule welcomes new faces, old foes

Texas’ 2023 schedule welcomes new faces, old foes

Joseph Duffey, General Sports Reporter April 12, 2023

Since the Big 12 debuted in 1996, Texas football has been a steady commercial presence — winning three conference titles and a national championship. However, July 1, 2024, will begin a new chapter in...

Former Texas players impress at NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Day

Former Texas players impress at NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Day

Brock Bolinger, General Sports Reporter March 9, 2023

Last week, five former Texas players had the chance to display their talents at the annual NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.  Running backs Roschon Johnson and Bijan Robinson, defensive linemen...

Four-star defensive back Jaden Allen’s decommitment deals another blow to Texas’ 2024 recruiting class

Four-star defensive back Jaden Allen’s decommitment deals another blow to Texas’ 2024 recruiting class

Brock Bolinger, General Sports Reporter March 8, 2023

The Longhorns suffered a setback in their 2024 recruiting class, as four-star defensive back Jaden Allen announced his decommitment from the program. “I will be opening my recruitment back up and...

Former Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell can make a big impact at Texas

Former Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell can make a big impact at Texas

Collins Grushey, General Sports Reporter March 6, 2023

Texas’ 2022 football team featured many strengths and retooled position groups from the prior season, culminating in a three-win improvement from 2021. However, while the rushing attack and newly...

Some of Texas’ star-studded recruits have enrolled early to get jumpstart on spring football

Some of Texas’ star-studded recruits have enrolled early to get jumpstart on spring football

Emmanuel Ramirez, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2023

The recruiting trail was set ablaze by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff, as they nabbed a top-three recruiting class, which includes four five-star and seven four-star athletes. Some of these...

Texas flips four-star safety Warren Roberson from TCU in signing day shocker

Texas flips four-star safety Warren Roberson from TCU in signing day shocker

Brock Bolinger, General Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

The Texas Longhorns added to their third-ranked recruiting class earlier this month, flipping four-star defensive back Warren Roberson from TCU in a surprise commitment. By all appearances, the Red...

Johntay Cook and Tre Wisner bring winning culture to Texas

Johntay Cook and Tre Wisner bring winning culture to Texas

Collins Grushey, Sports Reporter February 2, 2023

Texas’ highly-ranked 2023 recruiting class will seek to replenish departing talent and fortify key positions. Two high school teammates could play a significant role in the process. Johntay Cook II,...

Cedric Baxter continues Texas tradition of power running, backfield leadership with early enrollment

Cedric Baxter continues Texas tradition of power running, backfield leadership with early enrollment

Jordan Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor January 19, 2023

A thermostat, not a thermometer. That’s how Edgewater football coach Cameron Duke described 2023 Texas signee Cedric Baxter Jr. to the Orlando Sentinel. Baxter, who was named a five-star recruit and...

NFL Draft predictions for Texas players

NFL Draft predictions for Texas players

Evan Vieth, Senior Sports Reporter January 12, 2023

Five Longhorns made the decision to declare for the NFL Draft. Though no Longhorns were drafted last year, Texas has many promising prospects in 2023, including a first-round pick for the first time since...

Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill gives Texas defense much-needed answer

Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill gives Texas defense much-needed answer

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Desk Editor January 9, 2023

Texas’ prospects for the linebacker position in the 2023 season were looking thin. Senior DeMarvion Overshown is heading to the NFL draft, senior Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey ran out of eligibility and...

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington to return for 5th year

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington to return for 5th year

Emmanuel Ramirez, Sports Reporter January 8, 2023

Junior wide receiver Jordan Whittington announced Friday that he will return to the Forty Acres  for another season.  In 13 games, 12 of which he started, Whittington caught 50 passes for a total...

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Fifth-year defensive lineman Keondre Coburn declares for NFL draft

Emmanuel Ramirez, Sports Reporter January 6, 2023

Fifth-year defensive lineman Keondre Coburn declared for the NFL draft on Thursday evening. Coburn just finished his fifth year with the Longhorns and was named Second Team All-Big 12 by Big 12 coaches...

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