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Meet the newest Longhorns

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Sports General Reporter August 31, 2023

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian’s 2023 recruiting class was named No. 3 overall in the country, with multiple five-star recruits on their way to the Forty Acres this season and the ones yet...

Notes on the coach — Rice

Notes on the coach — Rice

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter August 31, 2023

Under the direction of head coach Mike Bloomgren, Rice football has progressed like a turtle crossing the road: slowly, with bumps in the path, but making progress. This season will not only mark a...

Now or never is the time for Sarkisian to prove himself as a winning coach

Now or never is the time for Sarkisian to prove himself as a winning coach

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor August 31, 2023

In his introductory press conference two and a half years ago, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian made it clear that his purpose in coming to the Forty Acres was simple: “I came here to win championships....

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

Big 12 Preseason Power Rankings

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter August 31, 2023

1. Texas The burnt orange faithful are buzzing this season after finishing third in the conference last season. The Texas Longhorns are led by second year quarterback Quinn Ewers and junior wide receiver...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2023

As college football begins, NFL preseason comes to an end. Take a look at these former Longhorns and their performances throughout their respective preseasons and careers.  Bijan Robinson, RB Atlanta...

Texas football ready to ‘embrace the hate’ ahead of final Big 12 season

Texas football ready to ‘embrace the hate’ ahead of final Big 12 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2023

With Texas football’s Big 12 farewell tour starting on Saturday, head coach Steve Sarkisian is preparing his team to face any team.  Coming in ranked at No. 11 in the preseason AP poll of the season,...

Family, football collide to bring Mitchell back home to Texas

Family, football collide to bring Mitchell back home to Texas

Evan Vieth, Sports Associate Editor August 31, 2023

For five-star transfer Adonai Mitchell, the decision to depart from two-time national champion Georgia to join Texas was simple. He came back to his home state for two reasons: family and the chance to...

Head football coach Steve Sarkisian watches his team practice prior to the Texas vs. OU game on Oct. 8, 2022.

Hutch’s Huddle: Worthy, Ewers will set the tone for Texas’ offensive line coming out of summer camp

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor August 31, 2023

There’s no doubt that Texas football has gone through trials and tribulations under head coach Steve Sarkisian, who now enters his third year of attempting to lead the Longhorns to Big 12 victory. With...

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 28, 2023

Just five days out from the first football game, head coach Steve Sarkisian walked into a press conference with a huge smile on his face. Why?  “I love football,” Sarkisian said. “It’s the...

Sarkisian looks to finalize depth chart as season opener draws closer

Sarkisian looks to finalize depth chart as season opener draws closer

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor August 24, 2023

With Texas football just nine days away from kickoff, head coach Steve Sarkisian will be forced to make some tough decisions about his team. Sarkisian addressed the media on Monday and said his depth chart...

Head football coach Steve Sarkisian watches his team practice prior to the Texas vs. OU game on Oct. 8, 2022.

Top in-state defensive recruit Colin Simmons commits to Texas

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor August 20, 2023

Duncanville’s Colin Simmons became the first No. 1 in-state recruit to commit to the Longhorns since safety B.J. Foster in 2018.  He’s also Texas’ first top 10 recruit to come from the Lone Star...

Now or never: It's time for Sarkisian to prove himself as a winning coach

Now or never: It’s time for Sarkisian to prove himself as a winning coach

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor August 7, 2023

In his introductory press conference two and a half years ago, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian made it clear that his purpose in coming to the Forty Acres was simple: “I came here to win championships....

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