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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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First impression: Texas football’s first-ever matchup against Clemson

First impression: Texas football’s first-ever matchup against Clemson

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 17, 2024

No. 5 seeded Texas prepares to take on No. 12 seed Clemson for the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff Dec. 21 at home in Austin. This matchup holds a little more weight than others given...

The Texas football players gather in the end zone by their fans to sing 'The Eyes of Texas' after losing the SEC Championship game to Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Texas in the playoffs

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 17, 2024

For 10 years, the College Football Playoff followed a four-team formula. There were two semifinal games and one national championship matchup. But this year, that all changed. Now, twelve teams will...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Dissecting Ewers vs. Manning debate ahead of the College Football Playoff

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor December 17, 2024

The Daily Texan has managed to steer clear from one of the biggest debates and controversies in college football all season, mostly because Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has made it clear what the starting...

Sophomore wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. misses a pass in the endzone from quarterback Quinn Ewers during overtime of the SEC Champioonship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024. The Longhorns lost 22-19.

Third-down conversion failures, penalties leaves Texas blaming themselves for SEC Championship loss

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 8, 2024

  When Texas junior kicker Bert Auburn sealed the game-tying field goal to send the Southeastern Conference Championship into overtime, the Longhorns were given another chance to clean up four...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to pass the ball during the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024. The Longhorns lost 22-19 in overtime.

Texas loses to Georgia 22-19 in SEC Championship

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 8, 2024

No. 2 Texas football was not able to enact revenge on Georgia as it had hoped, falling to the Bulldogs the second time this year in the first overtime in the Southeastern Conference Championship, 22-19....

The Longhorn Band marches into Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Marching to victory: How the Longhorn Band drives UT’s athletic spirit

Miles Schuk Ehler, General Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

It’s hard to imagine game days at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium would have the same electric atmosphere without the lifeblood of Texas spirit that is the Longhorn Band, also known as the Showband...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe with the gold hat after Texas' win at the Red River Rivalry on Oct. 12, 2024.

No. 2 Texas seeks redemption against No. 5 Georgia as the two meet again in SEC Championship

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 6, 2024

The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs have unfinished business.  Taking its only loss of the regular season at the hands of Georgia, not to mention inside Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, Texas...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian after Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football secures No. 1 recruiting class, building on 2024 success

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 6, 2024

With Texas football sitting at an 11-1 record this season, they were able to put up an off-the-field win on Wednesday. After National Signing Day, the Longhorns have secured the No. 1 recruiting class...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates an interception during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Week 15: Defensive Standouts

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Texas Longhorn defense didn’t allow the Texas A&M Aggies to score a single point in the first Lone Star Showdown since 2011.  Despite playing in one of the hardest environments in college...

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson grabs running back Quintrevion Wisner's facemark during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Texas’ road to revenge: Key factors for Georgia rematch victory

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Texas football is on the verge of winning the SEC Championship in its first year in the conference. But one thing sits in the way: a rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs. To win, Texas will need to have learned...

Linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. (37) celebrates a tackle with defensive linemen Ty'Anthony Smith (26), Marshall Landwehr (51), Warren Roberson (24) and Xavier Filsaime (21) during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Playoff Predictions

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Bracket watch: No. 1 seed: Oregon Ducks First team out: Miami Hurricanes Last team in: Arizona State Sun Devils Cinderella team: SMU Mustangs Undefeated Oregon has led the AP Poll since...

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