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Freshman Wide Receiver Johntay Cook II is tackled by an opposing player during UT's game against Rice on September 2, 2023.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian confirms wide receiver Johntay Cook II’s departure

Luke Lawhorn, General Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Former four-star sophomore wide receiver Johntay Cook II is leaving Texas football and entering the transfer portal, head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed in a Thursday Zoom meeting. There is no official...

Lauren Lapomarda dribbles the ball up the field against Louisiana State University on August 24, 2023.

Last minute goal books Texas’ ticket to the SEC championship game after Texas upsets Arkansas in gritty performance

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Texas Soccer earned their spot in the SEC championship after a draining yet resilient 90 minutes plus overtime, to beat the No. 3 seed and No. 5 ranked team in the country, Arkansas Razorbacks, by scoring...

Marissa Espinoza runs down a hill at the Stormy Seas Invitational on Aug. 30, 2024.

Texas Cross Country coach helps a pair of twins be themselves on and off the course

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

When the Texas cross country team went on a camping trip in August, women’s cross-country assistant coach Sarah Smith separated a pair of twins on the team. The twins, Marissa and Melody Espinoza, credit...

Longhorn in the sky: How UT drone shows came to be

Longhorn in the sky: How UT drone shows came to be

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Football games are often a highlight of school cultures, especially for the SEC. More than just the game on the field, the atmosphere that envelops gameday is unlike anything in sports. For Texas,...

Longhorns in the NFL through week 9

Longhorns in the NFL through week 9

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Through nine weeks of the NFL season, we’re officially over the halfway mark, and several Texas alumni have made their marks on the 2024-25 season. With 30 names to choose from, let’s narrow in on...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Is there a culture issue for Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns? 

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 7, 2024

Early on Thursday morning, On3 Sports reported that sophomore wide receiver Johntay Cook II had left the team. Cook confirmed the news on On3’s Instagram post, commenting “bounce back gon be crazy.”  The...

Notes from the opponent: Florida

Notes from the opponent: Florida

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 7, 2024

This week the Daily Texan talked to Florida sports journalism student and ESPN Gainesville reporter Joseph Torviso to discuss the upcoming matchup between Texas and Florida. Daily Texan: I just want...

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.

Photo by Hannah Morgan White/Ole Miss Athletics

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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...

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