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Head football coach Steve Sarkisian calls a play during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas football’s long-awaited SEC debut

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 23, 2024

In July 2021, Texas announced it would join the Southeastern Conference. At the time, it felt like a lifetime away, but the week is finally here.  Texas football will take on its first SEC opponent,...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo smiles as he scores a touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas’ offensive depth stands as most crucial aspect to Longhorns’ ability to dominate their opponents

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2024

The Texas offense has seen 12 different players find their way into the endzone this season.  That includes seven wide receivers, three running backs, one tight end and one quarterback. Having this...

The men's and women's swim & dive teams cheer as their teammates compete against the University of Houston on Oct. 6, 2023.

Olympic medalist Erin Gemmell returns to Texas with silver hardware and confidence

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter September 23, 2024

Sophomore swimmer Erin Gemmell returns to the collegiate stage with an Olympic medal in her pocket, swapping the red, white and blue for burnt orange. Gemmell anchored the women's 4x200m freestyle relay...

Course remains same for Texas men’s golf as new era begins

Course remains same for Texas men’s golf as new era begins

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter September 23, 2024

Continuity has become a rarity in the current state of college athletics, especially with Texas Athletics’ transition into the SEC. Despite all the changes, Texas Hall of Honor inductee and long-time...

Texas soccer suffers its first defeat, goalkeeper Mia Justus leaves the game with an injury

Texas soccer suffers its first defeat, goalkeeper Mia Justus leaves the game with an injury

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

After a tie against Alabama in its first SEC game on Thursday, Texas faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville on Sunday, falling short 1-0. This game is the first defeat for the Longhorns this...

Asjia O’Neal spikes the ball towards the Kansas volleyball team on Oct. 5, 2023 in Gregory Gym. Texas won in four sets against the Jayhawks.

From campus to career: UT athletes gone pro

Miles Schuk Ehler, General Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

They donned burnt orange, heard the roar of the crowds cheering for their success at Darrell K Royal- Texas Memorial Stadium and gave their all to Longhorn Nation. Now, as they enter the professional...

Running back Jaydon Blue is tackled by a defender during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Arch Manning utilizes rushing game, seals 51-3 victory over Louisiana Monroe

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 22, 2024

Having the first-quarter jitters might just be the key to Texas’ dominant wins.   In each of the three home games the Longhorns have played so far this season, they’ve thrown an interception...

Quarterback Arch Manning looks to pass the ball during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas succeeds over ULM despite lower level passing game under Arch Manning

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 22, 2024

With redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning’s first official start against Lousiana-Monroe, there were high hopes placed on the young Longhorn to replicate junior quarterback Quinn Ewers' success....

Libero Keonilei Akana during Texas' game against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023. The game was the first round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, and Texas won 3-1.

Akana, Kahahawai put on show against Hawaii; Texas volleyball wins 3-1

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 21, 2024

Texas volleyball played a dominating match against the University of Hawaii, winning 3-1 and exhibiting strong performances in all three winning sets. The Longhorns kicked off the match against Hawaii...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo dribbles the ball down the field on Sept. 19, 2024. This was the first SEC game for Texas Women’s Soccer against Alabama, a final score 2-2.

Texas SEC debut with a draw at home against Alabama

Ylver Deleon-Rios, Sports General Reporter September 20, 2024

A late-game chance from the Crimson Tide and misfires from the Texas offense allowed the Crimson Tide to recover a point in the waning moments of Longhorn’s first-ever SEC game drawing at 2-2. Scoring...

Women’s golf season tees off for the 2024-25 season

Women’s golf season tees off for the 2024-25 season

Caiden Lujin, General Sports Reporter September 20, 2024

The women’s golf season is in full swing, with the roster of nine aiming to translate individual achievements into team success.  With new head coach Laura Ianello, the No. 4 team features two seniors,...

Madison Haugen dribbles the ball at the game against Alabama on Sept. 19, 2024.

Madison Haugen: How a former Bulldog is finding her place as a Longhorn

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 20, 2024

Entering the 2024 season, Texas soccer head coach Angela Kelly had all her 2023 starters at her disposal. Despite all the starting talent there has been one new player to start all eight games this season:...

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