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Head coach Steve Sarkisian sings "The Eyes of Texas" after the 52-0 win against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Keys to the game: Michigan

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After an opening blow out win over Colorado State, No. 3 Texas is looking to its next matchup, the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. The early test on the road will show how good Texas truly is, as Ann Arbor...

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Davis Warren, quarterback After Michigan lost its star quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, to the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, the reigning national champions’ battle for a new team leader began....

Quarterback Arch Manning pushes his way into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2024.

Week 1 takeaways

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Texas football started the 2024 season with a bang. Despite a slow start, the Longhorns picked up the pace against Colorado State in the second quarter and defeated the Rams 52-0 — Texas’ first...

Junior wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Games to watch

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

No. 3 Texas vs No. 10 Michigan, Fox at 11 a.m. CST: Both preseason top-10 teams have much to prove in Ann Arbor this week. With No. 3 Texas’ move to the SEC, the team is eager for a 2–0 start to...

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

Building leadership, team chemistry in 8 weeks: Texas men’s basketball is looking good for upcoming season

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 4, 2024

Eight weeks — that’s how long Texas basketball head coach Rodney Terry had this summer to work with his rebuilt team.  “You’re fighting time when you’re putting the roster together like we...

Junior Madisen Skinner hits the ball over the net durig the game against Rice on Sept. 11, 2023.

No. 1 Texas volleyball falls to No. 18 Minnesota 2-3

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 3, 2024

No. 1 Texas volleyball fell to No. 18 Minnesota 2-3 after a grueling game, leaving the Longhorns at 1–1 at the very start of the 2024 season.  The momentum from yesterday’s game suddenly vanished,...

Junior goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball to a teammate on Sept. 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the SMU mustangs 6-0.

Texas soccer players fit into roles, creating preseason success

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 3, 2024

After playing its first five games of non-conference play, Texas soccer remains undefeated, with four wins and one tie versus No. 24 Iowa. In these five games, the team recorded four clean sheets and found...

Offensive lineman Jake majors prepares to tackle the opponent after snapping the ball during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

What Texas football is preparing for at the Big House

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 2, 2024

This Saturday, Texas football will head to Ann Arbor to take on the defending national champion, the University of Michigan. This is the first time the two teams will meet during the regular season, sparking...

Freshman running back Jerrick Gibson runs towards the end zone during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas newcomers must channel poise, confidence against Michigan in order to see first road victory

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 2, 2024

For any of the incoming players on the Texas roster who didn’t get to experience the hostility of Tuscaloosa last season, this weekend’s matchup in Ann Arbor is going to be a wake-up call.  The...

Guard Rori Harmon tires towards the basket during the game against Oklahoma on Jan. 25, 2023.

Rori Harmon eligible for injury year, medical waiver approved by NCAA

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

 The NCAA approved a medical waiver for Texas women’s basketball star Rori Harmon to qualify for an extra injury year on Aug. 29 after Harmon’s junior season was cut short due to a torn ACL back in...

Texas Volleyball team celebrates in-between sets of Texas' game against Stanford on Sept. 3, 2023.

No. 1 Texas volleyball opens the season with dominating win over No. 3 Wisconsin

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

Texas volleyball started the 2024 season with a bang, posting a 3-1 win over Wisconsin in the opponent’s home state in Milwaukee. As a two-time National Championship-winning team, Texas was slated at...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023 during Texas' game against West Virginia. The Longhorns and Mountaineers ended the game with a 0-0 tie.

No. 14 Texas soccer handles Central Michigan despite an early injury to Trinity Byars, defense stays strong yet again

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

Texas soccer returned to Mike A. Myers Stadium on Sunday to face Central Michigan, handling business 2-0. The Longhorns added another tally to the win column despite losing senior forward Trinity Byars...

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