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Dear Oklahoma,

Dear Oklahoma,

Texan Sports Senior Staff October 11, 2024

Dear Oklahoma,  How does it feel to be the disappointing addition to the SEC this year? You already lost to the “fake UT,” now it’s time for the “real UT” to claim its victory. There’s...

Quarterback Arch Manning during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Freshman phenoms

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

The Red River Rivalry makes its SEC debut this Saturday, marking a historic 120th matchup between Texas and Oklahoma. A few players will experience this iconic game for the first time in Dallas’ Cotton...

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Rivalry week ensues as the Texas Longhorns prepare to head to Dallas to meet the Oklahoma Sooners once more for the Red River Rivalry. As Saturday inches closer, it's time to take a look at both teams,...

OU head football coach Brent Venables during game against Houston on Sept. 7.

Notes on the Coach: Brent Venables

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 10, 2024

Similar to how Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made his third year at the helm his best so far, Oklahoma’s Brent Venables looks to make his third time a charm with the Sooners.   Venables took...

Head-to-head history: Oklahoma

Head-to-head history: Oklahoma

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Dear Oklahoma, Welcome to the SEC! We came into this conference the same way we left the Big 12 — together. We wouldn’t have it any other way either, as our historic rivalry now has the opportunity...

Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw a pass during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31.

Quinn Ewers to return to starting lineup in Red River Rivalry

Luke Lawhorn, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday that junior quarterback Quinn Ewers is cleared from injury and will start against No. 18 Oklahoma.   Ewers returns to the field after missing the...

The UT Silver Spurs lead Bevo XV out of the tunnel in Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

UT to host Texas Fight Rally on campus tonight

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 9, 2024

The annual Texas Fight Rally returns this evening ahead of the 120th rendition of the Red River Rivalry game against the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.   Held every year before the historic...

Offensive lineman Jake Majors yells at a teammate during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Texas football focuses on self-preparation, gratitude ahead of Red River Rivalry game

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 8, 2024

Texas football will make its way to the Cotton Bowl this weekend for its 120th matchup with Oklahoma. Coming in with the same undefeated record it held last season, Texas knows that this will be no ordinary...

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas after the Longhorns' win against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

As Texas embraces emotions associated with Red River Rivalry, it also looks to keep its composure to avoid costly mistakes

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 7, 2024

This year’s Red River Shootout game will be the 120th rendition of the historic rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma. That’s over a century of Sooners throwing a ‘Horns down’ on national television,...

Madisen Skinner high-fives teammates Ella Swindle and Reagan Rutherford after the team earned their first point in the match against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won 25-20.

Texas defeats Florida volleyball to remain undefeated in SEC

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

No. 7 Texas took on No. 18 Florida in an away matchup on Sunday in their fourth SEC game. The Longhorns triumphed, sweeping the Gators in three sets, extending their win streak to six games and maintaining...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball for a first down during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas secured SEC conference debut win against Mississippi State, but struggled due to ‘self-inflicted wounds’

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Texas football conquered its first-ever SEC opponent in conference play, overcoming Mississippi State 35-13. Despite advancing their 5-0 record, the Longhorns did not look like the No.1 team in the country.  The...

Senior defensive lineman Vernon Broughton attempts to tackle Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas defense overshadows sluggish first half with near-spotless second half showing against Mississippi State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 28, 2024

Those just now tuning into Texas football might not believe that the Longhorns had a defense capable of holding its previous four opponents to an average of 5.5 points per game after a lackluster showing...

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