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Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the end zone after his touchdown during Texas' game against Wyoming on Sept. 16, 2023.

Longhorns in the Super Bowl

Isa Almeida, Sports Editor February 8, 2025

Regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s big game, a Texas Longhorn will be crowned Super Bowl champion. From 2019 to 2024 graduates, rookies to veterans, three former Longhorns are taking on the field...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023, during Texas' game against West Virginia.

Texas soccer superstar Lexi Missimo returns home, signs with Dallas Trinity FC

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

Following a legendary four years at Texas, midfielder Lexi Missimo trades in her burnt orange and white jersey for the maroon and gold of Dallas Trinity FC. Founded a little more than a year ago, Dallas...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Cotton Bowl Classic against Ohio State on Jan. 10, 2025.

Quinn Ewers heads to NFL Draft, rejects $8 million transfer deal

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor January 17, 2025

Quinn Ewers “wanted to leave Texas in good standing,” his high school coach, Riley Dodge, told Horns247.  Given this sentiment, Ewers reportedly turned down an $8 million NIL deal offered by an...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers gives a fan his towel after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Texas won 31-12.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers leaves behind legacy, declares for 2025 NFL draft

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter January 15, 2025

With a towel draped around his neck and sweat trickling from his hair, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers took his final walk off the field as a Longhorn, greeted by the roaring Texas faithful. For a fleeting...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba smiles after intercepting the ball during Texas' game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

Andrew Mukuba’s one-year rental pays off, safety declares for the NFL draft

Ayan Masud, General Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

Andrew Mukuba’s extensive college career has come to an end. When he made the decision to transfer to the University of Texas, he knew it would be his last one. As a true freshman at Clemson in 2021,...

Asjia O’Neal spikes the ball towards the Kansas volleyball team on Oct. 5, 2023 in Gregory Gym. Texas won in four sets against the Jayhawks.

From campus to career: UT athletes gone pro

Miles Schuk Ehler, General Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

They donned burnt orange, heard the roar of the crowds cheering for their success at Darrell K Royal- Texas Memorial Stadium and gave their all to Longhorn Nation. Now, as they enter the professional...

Senior Leo Neugebauer floats over the bar during the pole vault event of the decathlon on March 28, 2024. Neugebauer will be representing Team Germany in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Longhorn Olympians: 30 Texas athletes, 7 coaches will compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor July 26, 2024

With the 2024 Summer Olympics kicking off tomorrow, many current Longhorns, Texas alumni and Texas coaches will be in Paris competing or coaching in their respective sports. Thirty athletes and seven coaches...

Sam Acho, former William V. Campbell trophy recipient, inducted into Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Sam Acho, former William V. Campbell trophy recipient, inducted into Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Tori Garcia, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

Nine-year NFL veteran and former football standout Sam Acho was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, one of the most cherished traditions in Longhorns athletics.  Acho was one...

Texas women find their way to podium at Tokyo Olympic Games

Texas women find their way to podium at Tokyo Olympic Games

Kaitlyn Harmon, Sports Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Longhorn nation is well represented at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with 27 University of Texas athletes and two coaches...

Texas Soccer finds its first Olympian, Olympic medal in Julia Grosso

Texas Soccer finds its first Olympian, Olympic medal in Julia Grosso

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Julia Grosso became Texas soccer’s first Olympian when she was selected to represent Canada in the Tokyo Olympics. Now,...

Your guide to watching Longhorn Olympians

Your guide to watching Longhorn Olympians

Nathan Han, Sports Reporter August 2, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the July 26 flipbook. With the 2021 Olympics already underway, several current and former Longhorns have made their mark in Tokyo. Chief among...

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Texas commits Lydia Jacoby and Erica Sullivan dominate early in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Ethan Ferguson, Sports Reporter July 29, 2021

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which began just over a week ago, has seen a handful of athletes that are either currently, formerly or previously affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin. The...

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