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A projected top-ten pick, Van Noy a top concern for Texas this weekend

Evan Berkowitz • September 6, 2013

When Texas takes the field in Provo, they are going to have to try to slow down one of the most dangerous defensive players in college football: Kyle Van Noy. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound senior linebacker...

Matchups: BYU running backs, linebackers to give Texas the most trouble

Cameron Kubena • September 6, 2013

Quarterbacks Sophomore Taysom Hill was shaky in his third career start against Virginia, completing just 13 of 40 passes, but showed his dual-threat ability rushing for 57 yards and a score. The stormy...

Keys to the Game: Texas must win battle against BYU’s linebackers this week

Matt Warden • September 6, 2013

Pick Up the Linebackers Texas rushed for 359 yards against New Mexico State, boasting a stellar offensive line that will be tough for any defense to beat. But two interceptions by David Ash showed that...

Clemson’s Boyd becomes Heisman favorite with second straight triumph over elite SEC squad

Wes Maulsby • September 6, 2013

1. Tajh Boyd, Senior QB, Clemson: Previous Game: 18-30, 270 yards, three touchdowns Season: 18-30, 270 yards, three touchdowns Being the only player on the list with a marquee win in this short...

SEC showdown between Georgia, South Carolina headlines college football’s second week

Rachel Wenzlaff • September 6, 2013

No. 11 Georgia vs. No. 6 South Carolina This one could go either way if the Bulldogs can erase their memories of their crushing loss against Clemson and bring back that same intensity and...

Last week’s first-half mistakes will prove more costly if repeated in Provo

Christian Corona • September 6, 2013

There shouldn’t be a lot to complain about after a team racks up a school-record 715 yards and scores 56 points. But when you consider that none of those points came in the first 28 minutes,...

Reed, Longhorns defense ready to move on

Garrett Callahan • September 6, 2013

In 2011, the Longhorns brought in 22 new commits who created a bond that promised to help change the fortunes of a Texas program that went 5-7 the previous season. Head coach Mack Brown has been recruiting...

Texas, BYU not the same teams they were two years ago

Garrett Callahan • September 6, 2013

Two years ago, Brigham Young University walked into Austin aiming to pull an upset. The Cougars were coming off a winning season and an impressive victory against Ole Miss. Texas, on the other hand,...

UT football prepares for high altitude in Utah

Peter Sblendorio • September 4, 2013

Four years ago, the Longhorns thrashed Wyoming 41-10 in their first road game of 2009. Despite the impressive score, head coach Mack Brown believes his team struggled to adjust to the higher altitude in...

For Texas offense, a tale of two halves

David Leffler • September 4, 2013

The Longhorn offense debuted its new up-tempo offensive attack Saturday against New Mexico State. The team racked up 715 yards of offense and 56 points. The Longhorns were also held scoreless until the...

Consistently balanced offense needed to propel Longhorn football

Peter Sblendorio • September 4, 2013

At first glance, the statistic that sticks out most from the Longhorns’ 56-7 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday is the 715 yards of total offense they compiled, a school record. The more...

More mature, focused Johnson provides needed athleticism for Texas

Garrett Callahan • September 4, 2013

Things could have been different for the Texas offense if it weren’t for a last minute change of heart from one of Texas’ star running back/wide receivers. Sophomore Daje Johnson —...

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