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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers gives a fan his towel after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024. Texas won 31-12.

Despite all the hype, Texas isn’t back — at least not yet

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor September 12, 2024

There’s one statement that Texas fans and haters alike can never agree on.  Texas is back.  Every time the Longhorns win a big game, the statement gets thrown around by someone in the media or...

Wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. is lifted by offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. in celebration after a play during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Roadrunner turned Longhorn: transfer edge Trey Moore looks to face his former team for the first time

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Reporter September 12, 2024

This Saturday’s football game versus the University of Texas at San Antonio will mark the second time that the two programs have faced each other. For junior edge Trey Moore, it’ll also be his...

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates a win after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

Conference play started last weekend for a couple of teams as South Carolina defeated Kentucky. Heading into week three, six teams will start their SEC season. No. 1 Georgia: The Bulldogs have been...

Fans wait outside of DKR-TMS before Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Darrell K Royal- Texas Memorial Stadium enters its 100th year

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

As football kicks off its 2024 season, all eyes fall upon the Texas Longhorns. Maintaining one of the most storied collegiate histories in college football, Texas has been a staple of athletic life every...

Reagan Rutherford and Ayden Ames block the ball, scoring the 13 point in Texas' third set against Houston on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won the set 25-20 and the match 3-0.

Texas Volleyball completes second sweep this season against Houston

Meaghan English and Henry Hipschman September 12, 2024

Coming off a major upset loss at home against Miami, Texas rebounded on Wednesday when they beat the Houston Cougars in three for three sets, improving its record to 3-2. Texas began its year on a rocky...

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron runs the ball downfield after intercepting it during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas football embraces new turnover sword tradition

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 11, 2024

What is more exciting for a defensive player than getting a pick in a college football game? Maybe, prancing around with a sword on the sideline in triumph after the play. The Texas defense put up a...

Guard Chendall Weaver high fives his teammates on the bench during Texas' game against OSU in the Moody Center on March 2, 2024.

Second year transfer Chendall Weaver ready to lead revamped Texas men’s basketball team

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 11, 2024

Who does junior guard Chendall Weaver think are the best shooters in the Texas men’s basketball team? Freshman guard Tre Johnson, junior guard Jordan Pope and … himself. Despite being one of the...

Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' game against Oral Roberts University on Nov. 29. Texas won 112-74.

Women’s basketball: top matchups to look out for

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 11, 2024

Texas women’s basketball is making its debut in the SEC on Jan. 2, diving into the conference with a schedule full of teams that regularly top the NCAA rankings. The Longhorn team is full of veteran...

SEC soccer preview: Defending champions Georgia set to play No. 6 Arkansas, newcomers No. 16 Texas

SEC soccer preview: Defending champions Georgia set to play No. 6 Arkansas, newcomers No. 16 Texas

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 9, 2024

After winning the Big 12 tournament last year, women’s soccer head coach Angela Kelly has led her team to a 6–0–1 record, remaining unbeaten with one game left before its SEC debut.  While the...

Running back Jaydon Blue is tackled by three defenders during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Steve Sarkisian prioritizes finishing out games in fourth quarter, calling for “killer instincts” to be put in motion

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 9, 2024

The Longhorns left the Michigan Wolverines, last season’s national champions, stunned on Saturday as they dominated inside The Big House. Both sides of the ball showed off their physicality and silenced...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba catches an interception during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Texas football’s trio of Austinites in secondary become reunited with transfer Andrew Mukuba

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 9, 2024

On top of EA Sports’ No. 8 ranking of the Texas defense ahead of the season, the Longhorns secondary has shown out in the past two weeks. One contribution to the success stems from the connection of...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023 during Texas' game against West Virginia.

Freshman dazzles, star players continue to shine as Texas wins to remain unbeaten this season

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

The No. 16 team in the country, Texas Longhorns women’s soccer played hosts to Long Beach State in their seventh game of the season. The Longhorns came out with a feeling of confidence and introduced...

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