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Governor Greg Abbott sings "The Eyes of Texas" onstage during a tailgate for the UT-Georgia football game at the Governor's Mansion on Oct. 18, 2024.

The night before the Georgia game in the governor’s house

Lauren Hightower, Matthew Gomez, and Liv Elizondo October 18, 2024

On the eve of the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs, a wave of burnt orange covered the governor’s front lawn. Bevo and the Longhorn Band welcomed Texas and Georgia officials to kick off the weekend's...

Solid fall play creates highly anticipated spring for No.11 Texas men’s golf

Solid fall play creates highly anticipated spring for No.11 Texas men’s golf

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The Texas Longhorns men’s golf program has much to look forward to as they prime for their inaugural spring season in the competitive Southeastern Conference.  The Longhorns finished all four of...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian at the Texas Fight Rally on Oct. 9, 2024.

Keys to the Game: Georgia

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

With one of the most highly anticipated games of the season this weekend, the outside of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium may look like the crowd at the Alabama game in 2022: crowded hours before...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers runs the ball furing the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Steve Sarkisian has done what he came to Texas to do: build a national championship-caliber team

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor October 17, 2024

The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs have been the gold standard of college football over the past few years. They won back-to-back national championships and have been favored in every game since Sept. 4, 2021.  This...

The Silver Spur Wranglers grab Bevo ahead of the Sugar Bowl game on Jan. 1, 2019.

Head to head history: Georgia

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 17, 2024

In the 244 combined seasons that Texas and Georgia have played football, the teams have only ever faced off five times. Now for their sixth matchup in history, they will not only be competing in the same...

Heisman watch: Week 8

Heisman watch: Week 8

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Ashton Jeanty - Boise State running back Jeanty has made it to the top of the Heisman ranks for the second week in arow, with his odds sitting at +200. With 1,248 rushing yards and 17 touchdownsthrough...

Notes on the opponent: Georgia

Zachary Davis, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

No. 5 Georgia will travel to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday for the first time since 1958, so a lot of eyes and media attention will be on the game. In five matches played between the...

Members of the UT Men's Swim Team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

How the SEC bodes for Texas men’s swimming and diving

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Three in the top 10 and seven in the top 25. This is what No. 2 Texas men’s swimming and diving is up against in the Southeastern Conference. A stark contrast to the one Big 12 team, Arizona State,...

A Texas swimmer competes in the 200m butterfly on Feb. 2, 2024 at a meet against TCU.

Texas swimmers readjust to student life following summer Olympic success

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Several Texas swimmers spent their summers gaining firsthand experience on swimming’s largest stage, competing in front of crowds of over 20,000 people at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Current and former...

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.

Mind over matter: How UT supports Texas athletes’ mental health

Miles Schuk Ehler, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Balancing the rigors of online criticism, academics and the high expectations of sports performance can be overwhelming. For many student athletes at the University, life goes beyond the scoreboard....

Notes on the coach: Kirby Smart

Notes on the coach: Kirby Smart

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The Texas versus Georgia matchup on Saturday will mean more than just a top-five matchup. For the two head coaches, it will be a reunion between close friends. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Texas...

Junior defensive back Micael Taaffe with the golden hat on Oct. 12, 2024.

Texas defense has ultimate test in store with Georgia quarterback Carson Beck

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 17, 2024

There’s no debate that the Texas defense will have its work cut out for it against an unforgiving Georgia offense this weekend.   The biggest threat that stands before the Longhorns is the fact...

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