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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Former wide reciever Xavier Worthy motions for the crowd to cheer at the 2023 Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 1, 2023.

Longhorns in the NFL 

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

It was a hectic week in the NFL: the Bengals lost again, the Chiefs are no longer perfect and the Cowboys’ stadium is falling apart. As the league enters week 12, here is a status update on Longhorns...

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel during Oklahoma's game against Cincinnati on Sept. 23, 2023. Gabriel has since transferred to Oregon.

Heisman watch

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

With the end of the college football season in sight, voting for the Heisman Trophy ends Dec. 9. Two players have emerged as leaders, furthering the margin after their performances last week: Colorado...

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

Jahdae Barron’s versatility is why Texas defense is as elite as it is

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 21, 2024

Before the 2024 season, senior Jahdae Barron made the switch from the more internal position of “star” to full-time cornerback. His switch improved not only his performance but the Texas defense overall.   Barron...

Graduate student Isaac Alonzo leads the Texas Cross Country team down the first 100-meters of the Stormy Seas Opener course on Aug. 30, 2024.

Texas men’s cross country comes in third at regionals, fails to qualify for the NCAA National Championships

Tyler Firtel, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

Spots in the 2024 NCAA National Championships were on the line when Texas men’s cross country traveled to College Station last Friday for the NCAA South Central Regionals. Amongst a field of 32 teams,...

Money's no object for revival of Lone Star Showdown

Money’s no object for revival of Lone Star Showdown

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

The animosity between the Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns has never truly fizzled out of the hearts and minds of the two Texas schools. Ending its 13-year hiatus, the state’s premier college...

Lone Star since the football rivalry ended

Lone Star since the football rivalry ended

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

Although Texas A&M’s announced departure from the Big 12 in 2011 marked an end to their routine rivalry against Texas, other NCAA sports kept the in-state competition alive in ongoing postseason...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver to pass to during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

The return of Lone Star Showdown brings new challenges to this generation of Texas football players

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 21, 2024

It’s been 13 years since these two schools last met on the football field. Since Justin Tucker’s kick sailed through the uprights in College Station, absolutely no love, or maybe hatred, has been lost...

Defensive lineman Alfred Collins forces a fumble by Arkansas wide receiver CJ Brown during the fourth quarter of Texas' game against Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas defense excels after years of criticism, continues to top SEC with best scoring defense

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 19, 2024

The Texas Longhorns’ defense has maintained a high level of play and consistency to bring the team to victory week in and week out this season. This past Saturday’s game against Arkansas was just another...

Edge Barryn Sorrell yells after a sack during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Texas football seniors pursue championship, credit success to team culture

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2024

This weekend’s matchup against Kentucky will hold extra weight for some of the most integral parts of the 2024 Texas Longhorn football team. For seniors, it will be the last time these Longhorns take...

Longhorn fans Kelly Devetter and her husband pose in front of the Razorback Stadium before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas versus Arkansas rivalry brings fans on both sides together

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 16, 2024

Texas football’s 20-10 win over Arkansas on Saturday marked a historic feat for the Longhorns. Head coach Steve Sarkisian lifted the veil of clouds looming over the program ever since the Razorbacks...

Defensive back Jahdae Barron celebrates an interception during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas football conquers Arkansas 20-10 as defense continues to shine

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2024

No. 3 Texas football triumphed over Arkansas in a 20-10 battle in Fayetteville in what could only be described as a game of revenge for the Longhorns. The Texas offense, however, once again struggled...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football vs Arkansas Live Updates

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2024

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