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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Football

Quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during the Lone Star Showdown game on Nov. 30, 2024.

Stat Matchup: How Georgia and Texas compare after their first meeting

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Since their Oct. 19 matchup, Texas and Georgia have gone 5–0 and 4–1 respectively, solidifying their qualifications for the SEC Championship game. Georgia’s new No. 2 ranking after its beatdown...

outSMARTing Kirby

outSMARTing Kirby

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

It’s late into the night on Friday, Nov. 29th and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks off the field of Sanford Stadium. His hands sweating and head down, Smart is fresh off what would have been the...

Texas team sing "The Eyes of Texas" following the 17-7 Lone Star Showdown win on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas and Georgia’s paths to SEC Championship

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Georgia’s path to the SEC Championship SEC Championship weekend quickly approaches as the Georgia Bulldogs prepare for their fourth consecutive appearance in the conference final. Though this is familiar...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner  runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Offensive standouts

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Longhorns have finally made it through their first football season in the SEC, finishing with a conference-best 11–1 record. Part of what makes this Texas team so successful is its immense offensive...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba catches an interception during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Matchup with Georgia in Atlanta for SEC Championship is perfect test for Texas

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 5, 2024

For Texas football, playing Georgia in what is essentially an away game might be exactly what the Longhorns need to win on Saturday.  Texas is 11–1 — The one loss came at home at the hands of...

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Notes from the opponent: Georgia Bulldogs

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 5, 2024

The Georgia Bulldogs have officially made their second appearance in this season’s Double Coverage issue ahead of a stunning rematch for the SEC Championship title. The Daily Texan talked with The Red...

The Texas Longhorns Football team runs into Kyle Field prior to kickoff on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas continues to embrace challenges in hostile territories as it gears up for Georgia rematch in SEC Championship

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 3, 2024

No. 2 Texas is preparing to face off against the team that handed them their sole loss of the season, taking on No. 5 Georgia in the SEC Championship.  The Longhorns fell to Georgia 30-15 in October...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning scores a touchdown during Texas' game at Texas A&M on Nov. 30, 2024.

Is Texas SEC Ready? Let the 11–1 record, championship berth speak for themselves

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 2, 2024

“Texas isn’t SEC ready” is a narrative that welcomed the Texas Longhorns football team into their new conference this season and one that they would successfully prove wrong. Saturday’s final...

Running back Quintrevion Wisner jumps around A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas football dominates on the ground to clinch win over Aggies in renewed rivalry

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 1, 2024

After renewing a rivalry between two teams that haven’t crossed paths in 13 years, No. 3 Texas clinched a victory over No. 20 A&M 17-7, with the ground game coming through when the Longhorns needed...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning scores a touchdown during Texas' game at Texas A&M on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas punches SEC Ticket for Championship game with 17-7 win over Texas A&M

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 1, 2024

The war hymns. The extra speakers. The 13 years of pent-up hatred for the University of Texas. It was all on full display in College Station on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to halt the Longhorns...

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron ahead of Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football vs. A&M: Live updates

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 30, 2024

Running back Quintrevion Wisner during Texas' game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

No. 3 Texas football conquers Kentucky thanks to run game and stellar defense

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 23, 2024

No. 3 Texas football finished its last home game of the season, rising above Kentucky in a 31-14 win with an offensive momentum that fell flat in the second half. Ultimately, Texas got away with...

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