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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

The Daily Texan

Football

Linebacker Jaylan Ford during Texas game against Washington during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 2024.

Texas ends season with Sugar Bowl loss, fails to contain Penix and Huskies

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor January 2, 2024

Entering Monday’s Sugar Bowl matchup against the No. 2 ranked Washington Huskies, the Texas Longhorn pass defense was a known weakness. The Longhorns ranked 93rd in the nation in passing yards allowed...

After much needed break, Texas football is ready to be out on field again

After much needed break, Texas football is ready to be out on field again

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 31, 2023

For the first time in almost one month, No. 3 Texas will take the field to play a football game on Monday. The last time the Longhorns had an extended break between games was in mid October following a...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian on Dec. 30, 2023. Sarkisian spoke to the press ahead of the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024.

How embracing unity has lead to winning football in the Steve Sarkisian era

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor December 30, 2023

Over the last four months, head coach Steve Sarkisian has emphasized one word more than the rest. “Culture” is the word of the season for the Texas Longhorns, who were a 5-7 team just two seasons...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers speaks to the press during Texas’ media day on Dec. 30, 2023.

The history of Texas in the National Championship

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

Despite being four-time national champions, the 2024 Sugar Bowl marks Texas’ first appearance in the College Football Playoff.  The Longhorns won their first three championships in 1963, 1969 and...

Linebacker Jaylan Ford on Dec. 30, 2023. Ford spoke to press during Texas’ media day ahead of the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.

Fans of the Sugar Bowl

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

Streetcars, jazz musicians and Saints fans usually line the streets of New Orleans, but on the first day of 2024, Texas and Washington fans will join them.   Attending the Sugar Bowl in person is...

Texas lands commitment from star UTSA EDGE Trey Moore

Texas lands commitment from star UTSA EDGE Trey Moore

December 24, 2023

After signing 23 recruits on National Signing Day earlier this week, Texas kept its foot on the gas, landing several more top recruits. On Friday, Texas added its third commitment from the transfer portal...

Quarterback Maalik Murphy adjusts his helmet as he takes the field for warmups against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Former Texas backup quarterback Maalik Murphy transfers to Duke

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor December 24, 2023

After two seasons on the Forty Acres, redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy has transferred to Duke. Murphy originally committed to the Longhorns in December of 2021 as a four-star recruit, ranked...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during UTs game against TCU on Nov. 13, 2023.

Texas football to build on its culture with the 2023 early signing day class

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 21, 2023

On the early signing day for high school football athletes, head coach Steve Sarkisian signed 23 newcomers to the 2024 recruiting class. The class includes 21 high school athletes and two transfers.  The...

Redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy launches the ball to his teammates against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Backup quarterback Maalik Murphy plans to enter the transfer portal

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 13, 2023

Redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy told the Texas coaching staff that he intends to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Murphy appeared in six games for Texas and started...

Head-to-head history: Texas vs. Washington

Head-to-head history: Texas vs. Washington

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor December 7, 2023

For the Longhorns and the Huskies, their time spent together has been short-lived, with their Sugar Bowl appearance being the sixth time the two have faced each other since 1974. Texas historically has...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers smiles after the Longhorns win against Alabama on September 9, 2023. Alabama fans in the back did the common Horns Down gesture.

Reactions across the Big 12 and SEC to Texas’ CFP berth

Christina Huang, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

In the wake of Texas’ impending move from the Big 12 to the SEC, The Daily Texan spoke to sports editors at student newspapers across both conferences to get their thoughts on the Longhorns’ recent...

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes the football during UWs game against Michigan State on September 16, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

Players to watch: Washington Huskies

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor December 7, 2023

Michael Penix Jr., Quarterback  The sixth-year senior has been tearing it up since transferring to Washington in 2022. Penix has a pair of 4,000-yard seasons as a Huskie, amassing 4,218 yards and...

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