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Big 12 gets pair of matchups against SEC squads while Georgia-Clemson headlines Week 1 games

Rachel Wenzlaff • August 30, 2013

No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 8 Clemson The game snags the No. 1 spot on this list. The only Top 10 matchup of the weekend, these national title contenders will face off in primetime Saturday night. Although...

USC’s Lee, A&M’s Manziel among top Heisman contenders but look for unknown candidate to emerge

August 30, 2013

Marqise Lee, Junior WR, USC A player from the West Coast hasn’t officially won the Heisman since 2004. (2005 Heisman winner Reggie Bush was stripped of the award). A lack of exposure being on...

Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico State

Matt Warden • August 30, 2013

Don’t Play down to the Competition Perhaps the only way Texas can lose its season opener against New Mexico State is if it plays down to the Aggies’ level. Despite a few slip-ups last season...

Linebackers look to shake off medicore 2012 performance

Peter Sblendorio • August 30, 2013

It is no secret the Texas linebacker corps struggled last season. The position was marred by injuries and inconsistency, and it was largely at fault for a Texas defense that surrendered 29.2 points...

Edmond ready to redeem himself in his junior season

Garrett Callahan • August 30, 2013

Expectations have risen. Effort isn’t good enough this year for Texas but, especially on defense, results need to be made. Linebacker Steve Edmond has risen with those expectations. The junior...

Brown set for breakout, injury-free year

Chris Hummer • August 30, 2013

Texas’ backfield is made up of thunder (Joe Bergeron). lighting (Jonathan Gray) and Malcolm Brown, well, he’d be the tornado. Deadly when in form, but when hampered by a minor elemental change,...

Brown set for breakout, injury-free year

Chris Hummer • August 30, 2013

Texas’ backfield is made up of thunder (Joe Bergeron). lighting (Jonathan Gray) and Malcolm Brown, well, he’d be the tornado. Deadly when in form, but when hampered by a minor elemental change,...

Matchups: Texas has edge over New Mexico State at nearly every position

Brittany Lamas • August 30, 2013

Quarterbacks: Junior David Ash will be the definite starter for the first time in his career, having gone 12-6 as a starting quarterback over the last two years. Ash finished last season with 19 touchdowns,...

National notebook: Manziel suspended for first half of opener against Rice

Stefan Scrafield • August 30, 2013

Texas A&M and the NCAA have finally come to a decision in the Johnny Manziel autograph scandal. The Aggies star quarterback has been suspended for the first half of Texas A&M’s season opener...

Texas offensive line, one of nation’s most experienced units, getting used to up-tempo pace

Peter Sblendorio • August 30, 2013

As Texas employs its revamped up-tempo offense for the first time on night, much of the focus will be on how quickly the Texas skill players can get down the field and score. While the running backs...

McDonald gets nod at QB for New Mexico State but Davis will play too

Evan Berkowitz • August 30, 2013

Senior Andrew McDonald will be tossing spirals when the New Mexico State Aggies kick off their season Saturday in Austin. But he may just be a placeholder. At least until freshman King Davis III...

Players to Watch: Jerrel Brown takes over for dynamic Austin Franklin as Aggies’ No. 1 wideout

Matt Warden • August 30, 2013

WR Jerrel Brown (Sr.) New Mexico State had a tough time doing anything right last season. Despite a disappointing 1-11 season, the Aggies finished No. 59 in the NCAA in passing yards and receiver Austin...

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