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Running back Quintrevion Wisner runs past Oklahoma defensive back Kani Walker during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Individual offensive hustle propels Texas to 34-3 victory over No. 18 Oklahoma despite rocky return for Quinn Ewers

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 12, 2024

In a game where the anticipation surrounding the return of Quinn Ewers added to the fuel of pregame expectations, the junior quarterback was overshadowed by the talents of his right-hand men. No. 1...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers poses with the gold hat after Texas' win against Oklahoma on Oct. 12, 2024.

Texas conquers Oklahoma 34-3 despite first quarter nerves

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 12, 2024

Despite Texas defeating Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry 34-3 and advancing its lead on the all-time leaderboard against the Sooners to 64–51–5, the Longhorns have once again showed a pattern...

Defensive back Warren Roberson ahead of Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

SEC so far

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Who would have thought formerly top-ranked Alabama’s first loss of the season would come against never-beaten-a-top-five-team Vanderbilt? SEC football left fans’ jaws dropped after an unpredictable...

Starting Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

If he has any hope for the Heisman, quarterback Quinn Ewers needs to ball out against Oklahoma

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 10, 2024

As Texas enters week seven of the college football season, it brings more talk of contenders for the coveted Heisman Trophy, an honor that just two Texas football players have held, Earl Campbell and Ricky...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe tackles a Michigan player during Texas' game in The Big House on Sept. 7, 2024.

To win in Dallas, No. 1 Texas needs to control emotions

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor October 10, 2024

The Red River Rivalry is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. One thing that comes with this rivalry is emotion. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has emphasized to his players after a particularly...

Dear Oklahoma,

Dear Oklahoma,

Texan Sports Senior Staff October 10, 2024

Dear Oklahoma,  How does it feel to be the disappointing addition to the SEC this year? You already lost to the “fake UT,” now it’s time for the “real UT” to claim its victory. There’s...

Quarterback Arch Manning during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Freshman phenoms

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

The Red River Rivalry makes its SEC debut this Saturday, marking a historic 120th matchup between Texas and Oklahoma. A few players will experience this iconic game for the first time in Dallas’ Cotton...

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Rivalry week ensues as the Texas Longhorns prepare to head to Dallas to meet the Oklahoma Sooners once more for the Red River Rivalry. As Saturday inches closer, it's time to take a look at both teams,...

OU head football coach Brent Venables during game against Houston on Sept. 7.

Notes on the Coach: Brent Venables

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 10, 2024

Similar to how Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made his third year at the helm his best so far, Oklahoma’s Brent Venables looks to make his third time a charm with the Sooners.   Venables took...

Head-to-head history: Oklahoma

Head-to-head history: Oklahoma

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Dear Oklahoma, Welcome to the SEC! We came into this conference the same way we left the Big 12 — together. We wouldn’t have it any other way either, as our historic rivalry now has the opportunity...

Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw a pass during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31.

Quinn Ewers to return to starting lineup in Red River Rivalry

Luke Lawhorn, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday that junior quarterback Quinn Ewers is cleared from injury and will start against No. 18 Oklahoma.   Ewers returns to the field after missing the...

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