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The UT Silver Spurs lead Bevo XV out of the tunnel in Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

UT to host Texas Fight Rally on campus tonight

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 9, 2024

The annual Texas Fight Rally returns this evening ahead of the 120th rendition of the Red River Rivalry game against the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.   Held every year before the historic...

Offensive lineman Jake Majors yells at a teammate during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Texas football focuses on self-preparation, gratitude ahead of Red River Rivalry game

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 7, 2024

Texas football will make its way to the Cotton Bowl this weekend for its 120th matchup with Oklahoma. Coming in with the same undefeated record it held last season, Texas knows that this will be no ordinary...

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas after the Longhorns' win against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

As Texas embraces emotions associated with Red River Rivalry, it also looks to keep its composure to avoid costly mistakes

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 7, 2024

This year’s Red River Shootout game will be the 120th rendition of the historic rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma. That’s over a century of Sooners throwing a ‘Horns down’ on national television,...

Madisen Skinner high-fives teammates Ella Swindle and Reagan Rutherford after the team earned their first point in the match against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won 25-20.

Texas defeats Florida volleyball to remain undefeated in SEC

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

No. 7 Texas took on No. 18 Florida in an away matchup on Sunday in their fourth SEC game. The Longhorns triumphed, sweeping the Gators in three sets, extending their win streak to six games and maintaining...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball for a first down during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas secured SEC conference debut win against Mississippi State, but struggled due to ‘self-inflicted wounds’

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Texas football conquered its first-ever SEC opponent in conference play, overcoming Mississippi State 35-13. Despite advancing their 5-0 record, the Longhorns did not look like the No.1 team in the country.  The...

Senior defensive lineman Vernon Broughton attempts to tackle Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas defense overshadows sluggish first half with near-spotless second half showing against Mississippi State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 28, 2024

Those just now tuning into Texas football might not believe that the Longhorns had a defense capable of holding its previous four opponents to an average of 5.5 points per game after a lackluster showing...

Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Live Coverage: Texas vs. Mississippi State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 28, 2024

Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

SEC stat leaders heading into week 5 of college football

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Four weeks into the season the SEC is dominating college football. Nine teams in the AP Top 25 are in the SEC, with four in the top five. As in-conference rivalries begin heating up with the start of conference...

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

The SEC just means more, but so does Texas football

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor September 26, 2024

After three years of waiting, it’s finally here. The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will play SEC football for the first time this week.  Recently the SEC slogan, “It Just Means More,” has been thrown...

Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 5

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

As college football enters its fifth week, SEC teams are currently taking up five out of the top six spots in the AP Poll with Texas at No. 1. No. 1 Texas After several dominant performances, Texas...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to a ref during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Does Texas have an easy route to the SEC Championship, or do other teams lack Longhorns’ consistency?

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 26, 2024

For years it’s been echoed throughout college football that the Southeastern Conference boasts the most challenging competition a team can face. Nine out of the now-16 schools in the conference have...

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

The University of Texas will make its long-awaited SEC debut against Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. The undefeated Longhorns take on the 1–3 Bulldogs at home in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial...

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