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outSMARTing Kirby

outSMARTing Kirby

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

It’s late into the night on Friday, Nov. 29th and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks off the field of Sanford Stadium. His hands sweating and head down, Smart is fresh off what would have been the...

Texas team sing "The Eyes of Texas" following the 17-7 Lone Star Showdown win on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas and Georgia’s paths to SEC Championship

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Georgia’s path to the SEC Championship SEC Championship weekend quickly approaches as the Georgia Bulldogs prepare for their fourth consecutive appearance in the conference final. Though this is familiar...

Texas soccer recruit Cameron Byrd grateful for legacy, excited for new chapter 

Texas soccer recruit Cameron Byrd grateful for legacy, excited for new chapter 

Perla Paredes Hernandez  , General Sports Reporter  December 5, 2024

At five years old, Texas soccer recruit Cameron Byrd was moved to goalie simply to prevent her from scoring too many goals. Just two years prior, Cameron first started playing soccer in a Sunday league...

New look, new success: Texas becomes No. 1 men’s swimming and diving team

New look, new success: Texas becomes No. 1 men’s swimming and diving team

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

It didn’t take long for the Texas Longhorns men’s swimming and diving team to make another leap. After Texas’ two wins over current No. 22 LSU and No. 3 Indiana, it became the No. 1 team in the...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner  runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Offensive standouts

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Longhorns have finally made it through their first football season in the SEC, finishing with a conference-best 11–1 record. Part of what makes this Texas team so successful is its immense offensive...

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

Matchup with Georgia in Atlanta for SEC Championship is perfect test for Texas

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 5, 2024

For Texas football, playing Georgia in what is essentially an away game might be exactly what the Longhorns need to win on Saturday.  Texas is 11–1 — The one loss came at home at the hands of...

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Notes from the opponent: Georgia Bulldogs

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 5, 2024

The Georgia Bulldogs have officially made their second appearance in this season’s Double Coverage issue ahead of a stunning rematch for the SEC Championship title. The Daily Texan talked with The Red...

Divers compete in the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 25, 2022. The University of Texas was named Big 12 Champions for men's and women's events.

Texas diver Hailey Hernandez reflects on her mental health journey

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Senior diver Hailey Hernandez has mastered the physicality of diving, with 14 years of experience and three collegiate seasons under her belt. However, the mental game is one she continues to work on. “I've...

Lauren Kim

Texas’ Lauren Kim participates in Spirit International Amateur, prepares for second-half of season

Carter Long, General Staffer December 5, 2024

Texas women’s golf sophomore Lauren Kim represented Canada at the 2024 Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship on Nov. 12.  The tournament is an Olympics-inspired amateur golf competition where...

Will Modglin

Texas swimming and diving dominates throughout fall season

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter December 4, 2024

Although spring is known as the most strenuous and competitive season for NCAA swimmers, the Texas swimming and diving programs have not overlooked the importance of creating a driven environment and generating...

Eva Jess runs down the final stretch of the 6000-meter course at the Cowboy Jamboree on Sept. 23, 2023.

Texas women’s cross country wraps up season at NCAA championships

Kendell Ungar and Ariel Doss December 3, 2024

Coming off a fifth-place placement at the NCAA SEC Championships, Texas women’s cross country placed 31st overall at the NCAA’s meet on Nov. 23 in Madison, Wisconsin. The 2024 NCAA Championships were...

The student section during Texas' game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

What once was: The old student ticket experience

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter December 3, 2024

For Longhorns of a previous generation, having difficulty getting into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for Texas football home games seems foreign, as the former ticketing system, the Longhorns...

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