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Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 4, 2023

Turnovers changed the course of No. 7 Texas’ 33-30 overtime win over No. 23 Kansas State.  Texas was able to force two true turnovers to start the second half.  Sophomore defensive back Michael...

Texas survives nail-biter in Austin versus Kansas State, keeps title hopes alive

Texas survives nail-biter in Austin versus Kansas State, keeps title hopes alive

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2023

When Kansas State completed a 19-yard pass in overtime to place the ball at the Texas six-yard line, every heart in Darrell K Royal stadium was pounding. The stadium was rocking with nervous energy with...

Keys to the Game: Kansas State

Keys to the Game: Kansas State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

The defending Big 12 conference champions head to Austin on Saturday after initially falling off the radar, with losses to Missouri and Oklahoma State putting Kansas State at No. 23 in the polls. Despite...

Hutchs Huddle: Kansas State

Hutch’s Huddle: Kansas State

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor November 2, 2023

So far this season, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has been fairly humble in terms of bragging about his team’s success. In his press conference on Monday, one day prior to the announcement...

Ryan Watts is the end of season x-factor for the Texas football passing defense

Ryan Watts is the end of season x-factor for the Texas football passing defense

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 2, 2023

In a defense that is overshadowed by star seniors like defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat, linebacker Jaylan Ford and defensive back Jahdae Barron, it’s easy to forget about the impact of a player like...

Notes from the Opponent: Kansas State

Notes from the Opponent: Kansas State

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

Currently riding a three-game win streak, No. 23 Kansas State is cruising as they look for another berth in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Daily Texan sat down with Luke Lazarczyk, the sports editor...

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Games to Watch: Week 10

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

If all the candy on Halloween doesn’t have you giddy and struggling to fall asleep, this week of games surely will. Saturday features plenty of match-ups that have major implications on the postseason...

Quarterback Maalik Murphy adjusts his helmet as he takes the field for warmups against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Head to Head History: Kansas State

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

It wasn’t always pretty, but Texas took care of business over the weekend, defeating BYU 35-6  in redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy’s first start at quarterback. With sophomore starter Quinn Ewers set...

Opponents to Watch: Kansas State

Opponents to Watch: Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 2, 2023

Kansas State has stormed through the Big 12 and is one of the hottest teams in the conference, seeing as it is one of the five teams tied for first place. Ranked at No. 23 in this week’s AP Poll, the...

Texas Football head coach, Steve Sarkisian taking notes during game against West Virginia on Oct. 1st, 2022.

Notes on the Coach: Kansas State

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor November 2, 2023

Settling into his fifth year as head coach of the Wildcats, Chris Klieman has already tasted success in the Big 12 conference, taking his 2022 team to become Big 12 champions over then-No. 3 TCU in a thrilling...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

DeShon Elliott, Miami Dolphins After signing a one-year, $1.77 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, DeShon Elliott looked to get a contract extension and compete for a starting spot at safety. The...

Longhorn Network’s production abilities decrease as it nears end

Longhorn Network’s production abilities decrease as it nears end

The Daily Texan Staff November 2, 2023

Editor’s note: This story has been removed because The Daily Texan misreported on the current state of the Longhorn Network, due to a misjudgment of choice in sourcing. On Oct. 30, The Texan reached...

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