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Redshirt freshman quarterback, Quinn Ewers, attempts a pass during the Orange and White spring football game on April 23, 2022. The game showcased the talents of Ewers and sophomore quarterback Hudson Card as they competed for the starting position this fall.

The real challenge lies ahead for Texas football

Christina Huang, Double Coverage editor October 14, 2022

Leave no doubt. That’s what Matthew McConaughey had to say about Texas’ historic 49-0 win over Oklahoma last weekend.  And while Texas was undoubtedly the better team at the Cotton Bowl for...

Iowa State football preview: Sarkisian preps for Cyclones’ defense

Iowa State football preview: Sarkisian preps for Cyclones’ defense

Jordan Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor October 11, 2022

While Texas’ 49-0 win against Oklahoma at the Red River Showdown was cause for celebration on Saturday, head coach Steve Sarkisian was back in the film room the next day.  Sarkisian doesn’t let...

While wearing the gold hat, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian poses with his football team. On Oct. 8, 2022,  UT beat OU 49-0.

Sarkisian focused on Iowa State, second half of season after Red River Rivalry win

Hunter Dworaczyk, Senior Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

Despite the magnitude of its 49-0 drubbing of Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl Stadium this Saturday, No. 22 Texas didn’t celebrate the outcome for very long. During his weekly press conference Monday,...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw the ball at the UT vs. OU game on Oct. 8, 2022. UT beat OU 49-0.

Ewers, Overshown reflect on UT’s largest Red River victory in rivalry history

Jordan Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor October 10, 2022

Redshirt freshman starting quarterback Quinn Ewers grew up glued to the TV watching the Longhorns play every Saturday. Hailing from Southlake, Texas — a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth and a manageable...

Ewers lifts offense to full potential in 49-0 Red River Rivalry shutout

Ewers lifts offense to full potential in 49-0 Red River Rivalry shutout

Hunter Dworaczyk, Senior Sports Reporter October 8, 2022

With redshirt freshman Quinn Ewers’ return to the field, the Texas offense showed how dangerous it can be when all of its pieces are in place. Saturday marked the starting quarterback’s first time...

Red River Shutout: Texas tramples Oklahoma 49-0

Red River Shutout: Texas tramples Oklahoma 49-0

Jordan Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor October 8, 2022

The Sooners didn’t gain an ounce of momentum in Texas’ 49-0 pounding of Oklahoma at the Red River Showdown. Head coach Steve Sarkisian told the press Monday that the Sooners like to score fast....

Fans celebrate as Texas scores against UTSA on Sept. 17, 2022.

Despite early-season hiccups, Texas students encouraged by football program’s direction heading into Texas-OU

Ryan Hopper, General sports reporter October 7, 2022

On a scorching Saturday in September, a record 105,213 fans packed into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to watch the Longhorns nearly pull off a massive upset against No. 1 Alabama. For a stadium...

On Oct. 1, 2022, fans celebrate as the Texas Longhorns play the West Virginia Mountaineers at the Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium. UT beat WVU with a score of 38-20.

Prepare for the Red River Rivalry with The Daily Texan’s OU weekend playlist

Joe Freedman, General Life & Arts Reporter October 7, 2022

A game day playlist for OU weekend  It is finally time for Longhorns fans to grab their cowboy boots and burnt orange clothing in preparation for this year’s Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl...

Ja’Tavion Sanders emerges as a critical player for Texas’ offense

Ja’Tavion Sanders emerges as a critical player for Texas’ offense

Jordan Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Sophomore tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is much more than Texas’ security blanket, emerging as the Longhorns’ most prolific tight end since David Thomas, who played an integral role on the 2005 National...

Annual OU Roast Column

Annual OU Roast Column

Dear Oklahoma,    They say keep your enemies close, and it seems like Oklahoma took that a little too literally. Not only are the Sooners following the Longhorns to the SEC, but it looks like...

Keys to the Game: Oklahoma

Keys to the Game: Oklahoma

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor October 7, 2022

This year’s Red River Rivalry is a rare one. Texas and Oklahoma have underperformed so far this season and need wins to stay alive in the race for a Big 12 championship. Both teams also have question...

Opponents to Watch: Oklahoma

Opponents to Watch: Oklahoma

Evan Vieth, Sports Reporter October 7, 2022

After a decisive win against West Virginia at home, the Texas Longhorns look to win one of the biggest rivalry games of the year, the Red River Showdown against Oklahoma. Though both teams enter Saturday's...

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