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Redshirt freshman EDGE Colton Vasek (92) celebrates a sack with teammates Marshall Landwehr (51) and Ty'Anthony Smith (26) during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Dear A&M

The Daily Texan Sports Staff November 22, 2024

Lindsey Plotkin - Double Coverage Editor Well, well, well. The best in-state rivalry in college football is back! Don’t worry Aggys, we won’t flatter you by saying that it's the best in college...

Opponents to watch: Kentucky

Opponents to watch: Kentucky

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

As the Longhorns enter the second-to-last week of regular-season play, Kentucky is a looming threat on the horizon. The Wildcats have had a season of ups and downs. Those ups include a near-upset of Georgia,...

Texas' runout ahead of the game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Week 13: SEC power rankings

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

The regular season of college football is winding down, but the intensity of the games is only increasing. As each team fights for a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, the rankings...

Defensive back Jahdae Barron celebrates an interception during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Week 13: SEC stat leaders

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

From week 12 to week 13, not much has changed on the Southeastern Conference statistics leaderboard. Here’s who’s leading the league on offense and defense. Passing yards: Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss Rebels...

Keys to the game: Kentucky

Keys to the game: Kentucky

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Entering week 13 of college football, No. 3 Texas will take on Kentucky for the final home game of the season. Kentucky currently sits at the bottom of the SEC standings holding a 1–6 conference record,...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Following Heisman Trophy, NFL Draft stock plummet, Quinn Ewers could play another season with Texas

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 22, 2024

During the preseason hype, football fans and experts placed bets on starting quarterback Quinn Ewers to take home the Heisman Trophy. ESPN also predicted Ewers as a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft,...

Notes on the coach

Notes on the coach

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

In his 12 years as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Stoops has seen a lot of success.  During the past eight seasons, Stoops has helped his football program advance to eight straight bowl...

Former wide reciever Xavier Worthy motions for the crowd to cheer at the 2023 Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 1, 2023.

Longhorns in the NFL 

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

It was a hectic week in the NFL: the Bengals lost again, the Chiefs are no longer perfect and the Cowboys’ stadium is falling apart. As the league enters week 12, here is a status update on Longhorns...

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel during Oklahoma's game against Cincinnati on Sept. 23, 2023. Gabriel has since transferred to Oregon.

Heisman watch

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

With the end of the college football season in sight, voting for the Heisman Trophy ends Dec. 9. Two players have emerged as leaders, furthering the margin after their performances last week: Colorado...

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron ahead of Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Jahdae Barron’s versatility is why Texas defense is as elite as it is

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 21, 2024

Before the 2024 season, senior Jahdae Barron made the switch from the more internal position of “star” to full-time cornerback. His switch improved not only his performance but the Texas defense overall.   Barron...

Graduate student Isaac Alonzo leads the Texas Cross Country team down the first 100-meters of the Stormy Seas Opener course on Aug. 30, 2024.

Texas men’s cross country comes in third at regionals, fails to qualify for the NCAA National Championships

Tyler Firtel, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

Spots in the 2024 NCAA National Championships were on the line when Texas men’s cross country traveled to College Station last Friday for the NCAA South Central Regionals. Amongst a field of 32 teams,...

Money's no object for revival of Lone Star Showdown

Money’s no object for revival of Lone Star Showdown

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

The animosity between the Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns has never truly fizzled out of the hearts and minds of the two Texas schools. Ending its 13-year hiatus, the state’s premier college...

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