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Texas survives in Ames, reaches 10 wins for the first time since 2018

Texas survives in Ames, reaches 10 wins for the first time since 2018

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 19, 2023

Blood, tears, and most importantly Sweat, created the magic formula for Texas’ 26-16 victory over Iowa State. The standout player of the game was indubitably senior defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat....

Senior Jordan Whittington secures touchdown in No. 7 Texas’ 26-16 win over Iowa State

Senior Jordan Whittington secures touchdown in No. 7 Texas’ 26-16 win over Iowa State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 19, 2023

Senior wide receiver Jordan Whittington scored his first touchdown of the season deep into the third quarter of the team’s tight matchup against Iowa State on Saturday. The touchdown was Texas’ first...

Texas is 9–1, but they’re far from locked into a championship season

Texas is 9–1, but they’re far from locked into a championship season

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2023

Head coach Steve Sarkisian has led his program from a five win team to two wins away from an 11–1 regular season record and a Big 12 championship.  Sitting at 9–1 on the season with a road game...

Hutchs Huddle: Week 12

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 12

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor November 16, 2023

After the return of starting quarterback Quinn Ewers came as a pleasant surprise and alleviated some of the stress felt by Texas fans going into its matchup against TCU, that relief was quickly squashed...

Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian runs into McLane Stadium with the Longhorns on September 23, 2023.

Big 12 Power Rankings

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

With only two weeks left to play, here are the latest Big 12 rankings.  No. 1 Texas Longhorns The No. 7 Longhorns sit atop the Big 12 conference, having the best conference and overall record. Texas’...

Beau Freyler studies the Iowa offensive line before the snap at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023.

Opponents to Watch

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

Rocco Becht, Quarterback In his first full year as a starter, Rocco Becht has emerged as one of the key pieces in the Iowa State offense. The redshirt freshman from Wesley Chapel, Florida has thrown...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell during Texas game against TCU on Nov. 11, 2023. Mitchell made the game-winning catch in the fourth quarter.

Keys to the game – Iowa State

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

With just two weeks left in the regular season, Texas football will take to the road for the final time this season as it looks to knock off Iowa State and remain firmly in the playoff picture. Coming...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, during LSU’s 52-35 win against Florida at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Week 12: Heisman Watch

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 16, 2023

Jayden Daniels - LSU In LSU’s 52-35 win over Florida, Daniels became the first Football Bowl Subdivision quarterback to throw for over 350 yards and run for over 200 yards in the same game. He threw...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during UTs game against TCU on Nov. 13, 2023.

Games to Watch: Iowa State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

No. 16 Utah @ No. 19 Arizona Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. on Pac-12 Network This Week 12 matchup of the Pac-12 conference, and Arizona’s last home game, could be unpredictable. The hosts are...

New Football Signees

New Football Signees

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

As the regular season begins to settle for college football and signing day approaches, here is a look at the top recruits that have made a verbal commitment to Texas:    Colin Simmons Five-star...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during UTs game against TCU on Nov. 13, 2023.

2024 four-star cornerback Wardell Mack flips commitment to Texas

Haden Knobloch, General Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

On Sunday, Wardell Mack flipped his verbal commitment from the University of Florida to UT. Mack, a Louisiana product, is currently ranked the 12th best cornerback in the nation and the fourth-best overall...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during UTs game against TCU on Nov. 13, 2023.

Texas football talks how to proceed without Jonathon Brooks, keys to defeating Iowa State

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 13, 2023

With a close win against TCU in the books, the Texas Longhorns sit at 9–1 atop the Big 12 with just two games to go. Head coach Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the Longhorns will have to prepare for...

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