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Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates after making a tackle during the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma State on Dec. 2, 2023.

Despite the hype, No. 4 Texas football needs to focus to live up to expectations against Colorado State

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor August 30, 2024

For Texas football, avoiding a hangover from last season’s success is the main priority going into the 2024 season. It’s head coach Steve Sarkisian’s fourth year, and the expectations are higher...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs past Houston defender on Oct. 21, 2023.

Four things to watch in Texas’ first football game versus Colorado State

Emma Hutchinson and Katie Borchetta August 29, 2024

The Texas Longhorns begin a promising first season in the SEC with a few non-conference regular season games, starting with the Colorado State Rams in Austin. While the Rams enter the year after going...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts Two-time national champion with Georgia and former Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell wrapped up his first NFL preseason by scoring his first touchdown for the Colts....

Head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at Texas players during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 1

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Georgia: The Bulldogs currently sit on top of both the AP Poll and AFCA Coaches Polls after finishing their season with an impressive 63-3 win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. Georgia’s roster...

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell motivates his team before the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against The University of Colorado Boulder at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

Notes on the coach: Colorado State’s Jay Norvell

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Entering his third season with the Colorado State Rams, head coach Jay Norvell is in the midst of building a successful program. After several stints at Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona State, Norvell...

Redshirt sophomore Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) runs down the field at a spring football scrimmage April 6.

Notes from the opponent

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

With the start of the collegiate football season this weekend, The Daily Texan talked with Damon Cook, sports editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian, about what he expects from Colorado State in the game. DT:...

Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas for the last time this season with his team and Texas fans after the Longhorns' loss to the Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024. The Horns ended their season 12-2, their best since 2009 and Sarkisian's best at Texas.

Games to watch

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor August 29, 2024

No. 4 Texas vs Colorado State Saturday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN Any Longhorn fan should have their eyes strictly on Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as the Longhorns kick off their 2024...

Coach Steve Sarkisian laughs with other members of the coaching staff during a practice on Dec. 30, 2023 for the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Texas football lands highly-ranked class of 2025 prospect duo

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 28, 2024

Texas football scored its biggest commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle on Aug. 24 with the announcement of five-star safety Jonah Williams.  Williams’ commitment came only a day after four-star...

Texas football finds new leaders for upcoming season

Texas football finds new leaders for upcoming season

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 26, 2024

With the kickoff of the Texas football season less than a week away, Longhorn fans will get their first look at a completely different Texas roster. However, one similarity from last season that stood...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe after Texas' Big 12 Championship win on Dec. 2, 2023.

Eliminating missed tackles is the priority for safety Michael Taaffe, starting in week one

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor August 26, 2024

Ahead of the football team’s first matchup of the season against Colorado State, one key issue that surfaced during the first media availability this week was the fact that the Rams are bringing in a...

Blood flows crimson and orange in Alabama

Blood flows crimson and orange in Alabama

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

In Alabama, football could be considered a religion when armies of crimson and orange meet for the final game of the season on a cool November night. Whether both squads had mediocre seasons or are playing...

Sweet tigers from the loveliest village in the plain

Sweet tigers from the loveliest village in the plain

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Nestled along Interstate 85, Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama, is home to 33,015 students and is one of the 13 founding charter members of the Southeastern Conference. The story of “War...

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