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After sustaining concussion, coaches should force Ash to sit

Stefan Scrafield September 20, 2013

It’s pretty simple — the Longhorns are in desperate need of a win over Kansas State, and junior quarterback David Ash gives them the best chance to do that. But if head coach Mack Brown...

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Players to Watch: Struggling Texas defense has to account for pair of talented wideouts in Lockett, Thompson

Matt Warden September 20, 2013

WR Tyler Lockett (Jr.) After another week of surrendering big plays and taking a loss, the Longhorns must turn their attention to a team that has beat them in their last five meetings. Kansas State...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Texas Tech moves up after beating TCU

Stefan Scrafield September 20, 2013

1. Oklahoma State (2-0, last week: 1) Despite plenty of off-the-field distractions, the Cowboys continue to roll. Another blowout victory has the Pokes opening their Big 12 schedule in Morgantown as...

Matchups: Kansas State edges Texas at nearly every position, only Longhorns DBs prevail

Cameron Kubena September 20, 2013

Quarterbacks It is hard to replace a Heisman finalist, but Bill Snyder has two guys doing it: junior Jake Waters (the arm) and sophomore Daniel Sams (the legs). The two have combined for 659 total yards...

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KSU’s Snyder doing more than Texas’ Mack Brown with less

Chris Hummer September 20, 2013

Mack Brown and Bill Snyder are two of the winningest all-time coaches in the FBS – Brown is No. 10, Snyder is No. 35 – but the pair has found their success is opposite fashion. Brown’s...

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After being called a team that “laid down” last year, Texas hasn’t done much to prove doubters wrong

Christian Corona September 20, 2013

When asked if he thought there is a Big 12 team out there that can run the table in conference play, Chris Whaley hesitated. Hesitated like so many of his fellow Longhorns defenders have done on the...

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Seniors look to avoid a bookend career with another losing season

Garrett Callahan September 20, 2013

Almost four years ago, players offered scholarships by Texas watched the Longhorns compete for a national championship and come one Colt McCoy injury short of winning its fifth national title. A month...

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Longhorns to face two-quarterback offense when Kansas State brings Waters, Sams to Austin this week

Evan Berkowitz September 20, 2013

As if one quarterback wouldn’t confuse Texas enough already, the Wildcats plan on using two this weekend. Junior Jake Waters and sophomore Daniel Sams will share the duties at quarterback this...

Keys to the Game: Texas needs to force more turnovers, avoid costly special teams mistakes

Matt Warden September 20, 2013

Win the Turnover Battle Texas is 0-5 against Kansas State over the last decade and a big reason for this is its inability to win the turnover battle with the Wildcats. Kansas State forced Texas into...

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Sanders steps up to challenge in midst of injuries and missed games

Garrett Callahan September 20, 2013

Last June, wide receiver Kendall Sanders received word that he would play one less game than most of the rest of his Longhorns teammates this season. After being arrested and charged with driving while...

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Kansas State has had Texas’ number for last decade

Sean Frye September 20, 2013

Since 2004, the Texas Longhorns have won a BCS national championship, appeared in another one, won two Big 12 titles, seven bowl games and 92 games. But in that span, they haven’t beaten the K-State...

Arizona State gets shot at another upset with trip to Stanford

Rachel Wenzlaff September 20, 2013

No. 23 Arizona St vs. No. 5 Stanford This Pac-12 matchup has game-changing potential for each team. Arizona State is a stranger to the AP Top 25, gaining their first time being ranked this year, after...

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