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Lone Star since the football rivalry ended

Lone Star since the football rivalry ended

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

Although Texas A&M’s announced departure from the Big 12 in 2011 marked an end to their routine rivalry against Texas, other NCAA sports kept the in-state competition alive in ongoing postseason...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver to pass to during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

The return of Lone Star Showdown brings new challenges to this generation of Texas football players

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 21, 2024

It’s been 13 years since these two schools last met on the football field. Since Justin Tucker’s kick sailed through the uprights in College Station, absolutely no love, or maybe hatred, has been lost...

Defensive lineman Alfred Collins forces a fumble by Arkansas wide receiver CJ Brown during the fourth quarter of Texas' game against Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas defense excels after years of criticism, continues to top SEC with best scoring defense

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 19, 2024

The Texas Longhorns’ defense has maintained a high level of play and consistency to bring the team to victory week in and week out this season. This past Saturday’s game against Arkansas was just another...

Edge Barryn Sorrell yells after a sack during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Texas football seniors pursue championship, credit success to team culture

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2024

This weekend’s matchup against Kentucky will hold extra weight for some of the most integral parts of the 2024 Texas Longhorn football team. For seniors, it will be the last time these Longhorns take...

Longhorn fans Kelly Devetter and her husband pose in front of the Razorback Stadium before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas versus Arkansas rivalry brings fans on both sides together

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 16, 2024

Texas football’s 20-10 win over Arkansas on Saturday marked a historic feat for the Longhorns. Head coach Steve Sarkisian lifted the veil of clouds looming over the program ever since the Razorbacks...

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

Texas football conquers Arkansas 20-10 as defense continues to shine

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2024

No. 3 Texas football triumphed over Arkansas in a 20-10 battle in Fayetteville in what could only be described as a game of revenge for the Longhorns. The Texas offense, however, once again struggled...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football vs Arkansas Live Updates

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2024

Opponents to Watch: Arkansas Razorbacks

Opponents to Watch: Arkansas Razorbacks

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter November 15, 2024

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns will travel to Fayetteville to take on the Razorbacks of Arkansas in the 12th week of the college football season. Currently sitting at 3–3 in the conference and 5–4 overall...

Edge Trey Moore celebrates after recovering a fumble during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas should respect rivalry with Arkansas, but not get too caught up in it 

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 15, 2024

As the story goes, Arkansas hates Texas more than it likes itself.  Texas versus Arkansas is one of college football’s classic rivalries. After a 33-year hiatus, it’s finally returning to conference...

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

SEC power rankings

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Just when it seems an SEC team has gotten comfortable in its spot in the polls, another team comes in to mess everything up.  With several unexpected wins in week 11, with the most notable being Ole...

Ole Miss football vs LSU on Friday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.
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Week 12’s SEC stat leaders

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Entering week 12 of college football, the SEC is more topsy-turvy than ever. Upsets abound, No. 2 teams drop to No. 11 and teams that were previously looked over as contenders have made a run to place...

Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm blocks a Georgia player as he makes a run with the ball on Oct. 20, 2024.

Gunnar Helm’s breakout senior season: The evolution of Texas’ trusted tight end

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 14, 2024

This season, Texas football’s roster is loaded with highly skilled newcomers and transfers, resulting in a recruiting class ranking sixth and fifth-ranked transfer portal recruiting, according to 247Sports....

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