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Wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. celebrates a play with deep snapper Lance St. Louis and defensive back Warren Roberson during Texas' game atVanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Week 11: SEC power rankings

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

College football is now well into the back half of the season and the College Football Playoff picture is starting to take form. With no clear favorite this season and a constantly changing top 10, uncertainty...

Notes on the coach: Billy Napier

Notes on the coach: Billy Napier

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Billy Napier is a controversial name among Florida fans right now.  Since taking over the job in 2022, Napier has yet to lead the Gators into a winning season, with 6–7 and 5–7 records. Currently...

Opponents to Watch: Florida

Opponents to Watch: Florida

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

With No. 5 Longhorns coming off of a close 27-24 win against Vanderbilt and a 30-15 loss to Georgia, they now prepare to host an early SEC battle with the Florida Gators at 11 a.m. this Saturday. Florida...

Ole Miss Football vs Arkansas on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.

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Week 11: SEC stat leaders

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

College football grinds on into week 11, with eight SEC schools sitting in the AP Poll Top 25. No. 2 Georgia and No. 5 Texas are the only two teams in the top five, each boasting a 7–1 record. Georgia...

Senior linebacker David Gbenda during Texas' game at Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Senior linebacker David Gbenda continues to make every snap count as underclassmen dominate as starters

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 7, 2024

Surpassing the halfway mark on the regular season, Texas football has yet to be satisfied with a consistent lineup, but that’s not a bad thing.  Head coach Steve Sarkisian continues to capitalize...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game at Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Week 11: Keys to the game

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Coming off a rough couple of games and bye week, No. 5 Texas looks to gain its confidence back and find its rhythm in this weekend’s game against Florida.  Florida is currently 4–4, but it hasn’t...

Defensive back Jahdae Barron and Edge Barryn Sorrell celebrate after an interception during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Jahdae Barron’s return for fifth season aids journey to prove worthy of best defensive back nationwide

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 5, 2024

Fifth-year senior Jahdae Barron claims he’s the best defensive back in the world.  While he may still have a long way to go before that comes true, Barron is one step closer after being named a semi-finalist...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against Georgia on October 19, 2024.

Texas football aims to reignite offensive confidence

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2024

After a restful bye week, Texas has its eyes set on Florida as it prepares for Saturday’s home game. The Longhorns are focused  particularly on reviving the offense’s confidence.  “As a team,...

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 football needs to limit penalties

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 28, 2024

After No. 6 Texas’ nail-biting 27-24 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday, the Longhorns will head into their bye week with plenty to focus and improve on. One of the most critical things that needs to...

Wide Receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. catches the first touchdown of the game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Sophomore wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. rises to the occasion against Vanderbilt as a young captain

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 28, 2024

Lost in the anticipation of its third ranked matchup of the season and its second on the road, Texas football announced the four captains who would represent the Longhorns against Vanderbilt.   Head...

Offensive lineman Cameron Williams (left), DJ Campbell (middle) and Kelvin Banks Jr. (right) prepare to tackle Vanderbilt cornerback Martel Hight after he intercepted a pass from Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against the Commodore's on Oct. 26, 2024.

Texas conquers Vanderbilt despite the prevalence of offensive errors

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 26, 2024

Coming off of last week’s loss, Texas was able to squeak out a win over No. 25 Vanderbilt, 27-24, and despite the offense looking better than last week, past mistakes resurfaced to make it a close...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass to tight end Gunnar Helm during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Second-half penalties undermine strong first-half performance in 27-24 win over No. 25 Vanderbilt

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 26, 2024

Despite junior quarterback Quinn Ewers having arguably one of the best first-half performances of his Texas career, penalties in the second half nearly erased all efforts to make Saturday a close 27-24...

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