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Government shutdown affects college football landscape

Joe Capraro • October 3, 2013

Monday’s federal government shutdown came with a long list of service disruptions, including closures of all the national parks, monuments and any other facilities or services deemed “non-essential.”...

Senior cross country runner Austin Roth giving it one last go

Nick Castillo • October 3, 2013

The sun has not yet dawned, but it’s 5:45 a.m., and the buzzing of the alarm clock indicates to senior cross country runner Austin Roth it’s time to begin the daily grind. Roth and...

With their national title hopes gone, Longhorns focus on winning the Big 12

Peter Sblendorio • October 3, 2013

The Longhorns failed to start this season they way they envisioned in training camp. They never planned on losing two games early on, especially against a pair of non-conference opponents. Despite this,...

Longhorns need to keep running ball well in this potential trap game

Ryan Haddox • October 3, 2013

Texas wins if... ...it doesn’t take a step back from the improvements they made in the Kansas State game. The defense tackled soundly and the offense got the running game going early, giving Texas...

Texas needs to give freshman Tyrone Swoopes more snaps

Christian Corona • October 3, 2013

Ten years ago, a freshman dual-threat quarterback with game-changing ability and little experience battled a senior with little game-changing experience and a ton of experience. Texas head coach Mack...

Jeffcoat, Gray lead the way while Ash recovers from injury, Shipley from poor performance

David Leffler • October 3, 2013

STOCK UP: DE Jackson Jeffcoat (Sr.) Entering the Longhorns’ game against Kansas State, Jeffcoat’s season could be summed up in one word: disappointing. However, the senior...

More experienced and less turnover-prone, McCoy needs to start

Chris Hummer • October 3, 2013

The Case McCoy vs. Tyrone Swoopes debate is simple, and it just comes down to math. If you were Mack Brown who would you start? The quarterback with four years of college experience and more than 2,000...

Players to Watch: Senior Sam Richardson the latest dual-threat quarterback Texas must prepare for

Matt Warden • October 3, 2013

QB Sam Richardson (Sr.) Cyclones’ starting quarterback Sam Richardson has taken all but one snap for the team this season, making him perhaps the most important player to watch on this Iowa State...

Texas playing first non-Thanksgiving Thursday game in two decades

Peter Sblendorio • October 3, 2013

Since their initial meeting in 1979, the Longhorns have had considerable success against the Iowa State. Texas boasts a dominating 9-1 record all-time against the Cyclones, including a 4-0 mark in Ames....

Texas will cover against Iowa State but just barely

Darren Mitchell • October 3, 2013

The Longhorns battled through injuries to get a much-needed win against Kansas State two weeks ago, but there’s no reason to have a rush of confidence. Linebacker Jordan Hicks is out for the season,...

Big 12 Power Rankings: OU takes over top spot

Stefan Scrafield • October 3, 2013

1. Oklahoma (4-0) The Sooners jump to No. 1 on this list after handing Notre Dame its first home loss in almost two years. Blake Bell, who has thrown for six touchdowns and no interceptions since taking...

Robinson provided outside look needed for Texas defense

Garrett Callahan • October 3, 2013

More than three weeks ago, Mack Brown made a change. After an embarrassing showing in Provo, Utah, the longtime Longhorns head coach got rid of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and brought in...

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