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Former first-team All-American, national champion Jonathan Scott  to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Former first-team All-American, national champion Jonathan Scott to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Nine-year NFL veteran and former Bowl Championship Series National Champion Jonathan Scott is being inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Sept. 15. Scott, a former All-American...

Eliot Spizzirri returns to Texas for his last college season

Eliot Spizzirri returns to Texas for his last college season

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Eliot Spizzirri announced on Sept. 5 that he will be returning to the Forty Acres for one last season with the Texas men’s tennis team.  The 21-year-old senior from Greenwich, Connecticut has achieved...

Texas vs. Alabama Opponents to Watch

Texas vs. Alabama Opponents to Watch

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Jalen Milroe, Quarterback Alabama’s biggest question going into 2023 was its quarterback, and it wasn’t until last Friday that Jalen Milroe was officially made the starter over the likes of Ty Simpson...

Gia Doonan becomes second rowing athlete to be inducted into UT Hall of Honor

Gia Doonan becomes second rowing athlete to be inducted into UT Hall of Honor

Rylan Heritage, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Gia Doonan and the Texas rowing team were in England this past summer to compete at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta when she received a phone call from Chris Del Conte. Doonan was confused, thinking...

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2023

While sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers’ performance against Rice was by no means bad, his first half struggles and problems connecting on long balls left fans wondering how he’ll fare against Alabama...

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

The Daily Texan spoke with Abby McCreary, sports editor for the Crimson White, about expectations for the upcoming Alabama matchup, fan energy and players to watch in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Daily Texan:...

Notes on the Coach

Notes on the Coach

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

In a head coaching career that has spanned over three decades across four different teams, Alabama’s Nick Saban has claimed seven national championships, won 286 games and coached 44 All-American athletes....

Hutch's Huddle: Week 2

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 2

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor September 7, 2023

It’s hard to believe I was so skeptical of Texas’ offense on Saturday afternoon, that I didn’t want to leave at halftime — however, the heat made my decision for me and I left anyway. While the...

Senior stars look to leave their legacy in Big 12

Senior stars look to leave their legacy in Big 12

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Just four Longhorns remain from the final two recruiting classes of the 2010s, but none of them have been part of a Texas team that’s eclipsed nine wins. With one more season left in the Big 12, and...

Games to Watch

Games to Watch

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

All of these teams won their respective game last week, but only half of these teams can start the season with a 2–0 record. Here are some of the top matchups to look out for this weekend:    No....

Tina Thompson, Jamie Carey, Karen Aston and George Washington pose for a photo at a press conference on April 28, 2016.

Former Texas women’s basketball star Jamie Carey makes her way into the 2023 Hall of Honor

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor September 6, 2023

Jamie Carey, a former UT basketball player from the 2002-2005 seasons, will be inducted into the 2023 Hall of Honor Class alongside 10 other former Longhorn student athletes on Sept. 15. In 2003, Carey...

Sarkisian’s return to Tuscaloosa nears as Texas prepares for top five road matchup

Sarkisian’s return to Tuscaloosa nears as Texas prepares for top five road matchup

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 5, 2023

With the countdown to the much anticipated Alabama versus Texas football game drawing closer, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reflected on returning back to his former employers. “I’ve been fortunate;...

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