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No shortage of drama in Red River Rematch

Alex Briseño November 28, 2018

Before Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger celebrated with his teammates following the Longhorns’ 48-45 win over then-No. 6 Oklahoma on Oct. 6, the sophomore quarterback looked for Oklahoma quarterback...

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Texas dominates after pregame festivities

Alex Briseño November 18, 2018

Texas players gathered around head coach Tom Herman right before they made their way back to the locker room for final pregame preparations. Moments before the Longhorns could break the huddle and head...

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Longhorns continue to climb up the polls

Alex Briseño October 24, 2018

The Longhorns continue to demand national attention after stretching their win streak to six. If you ask them, they’ll say they don’t listen to the hype, but the voices are getting louder. Texas’...

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Buechele returns to starting lineup

Alex Briseño October 19, 2018

Texas hasn’t run a quarterback sneak in two years. And still, the Texas offense runs the play every Thursday to work on short yardage efficiency. The short yardage call simply asks the quarterback,...

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Penning his Longhorn legacy

Alex Briseño October 12, 2018

Lil’Jordan Humphrey found a fine point pen, and he’s using it in more ways than one.  Months before Lil’Jordan Humphrey became the team's leading receiver, the 6-foot-4-inch...

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All in: Herman forces Texas’ hand

Alex Briseño October 10, 2018

The Longhorns got on the bus and left the Cotton Bowl riding a five-game win streak all the way back home to Austin. The Longhorns traded in the Ferris wheel, Fletcher’s corn dogs and all of the...

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Texas student section continues to impress

Alex Briseño September 19, 2018

After Texas celebrated its win over then-No. 22 USC, Longhorn players and coaches headed down the tunnel, where they were greeted by hundreds of students waiting to cheer them on before they headed to...

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Buying back into DBU’s resurgence

Alex Briseño September 13, 2018

When Texas hoisted the crystal ball trophy after a 41-38 national title victory over then-No. 1 USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl, the term Defensive Back University didn’t cause controversy. It resided...

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Sterns shines in first home game

Alex Briseño September 11, 2018

Tom Herman made two things clear after Texas’ narrow 28-21 victory over Tulsa: He wants his guys to have fun and celebrate wins. For true freshman Caden Sterns, that came easily and it only took...

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Déjà Vu: Maryland stuns Texas again

Alex Briseño September 2, 2018

Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger led the Longhorn offense onto the field in the later stages of the fourth quarter with one final opportunity to be the hero. With a full year of experience under his...

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Longhorns announce 2018 captains

Alex Briseño August 25, 2018

Head coach Tom Herman stood in front of his team and told them, “I’m going to announce you your five captains for the 2018 season,” in a video released by the program. Herman then...

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Offensive position battles continue

Alex Briseño August 18, 2018

Texas started preseason camp two weeks ago but there still aren’t any answers regarding the top quarterback — or top-three running backs. After practice on Thursday, Herman said freshmen...

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Freshmen ruled out for season opener

Alex Briseño August 16, 2018

Freshmen defensive back DeMarvion Overshown and linebacker Ayodele Adeoye have both been ruled out for the Longhorns’ season opener against Maryland on Sept. 1, Texas football announced on Wednesday...

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Bonney, Cuffee transfer from Texas

Alex Briseño August 14, 2018

University of Texas defensive backs redshirt senior John Bonney and redshirt sophomore Eric Cuffee have both decided to transfer from the Longhorn football program, Texas Athletics announced Tuesday afternoon. After...

Preseason camp: Day 5

Alex Briseño August 9, 2018

The Longhorns put on full pads for the second time of the preseason camp on Wednesday morning at Whitaker Fields.  Here are notes and observations:  Watson still restricted During Thursday’s...

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McKnight’s secret to success

Alex Briseño August 8, 2018

Strength and conditioning coach Yancy McKnight watched on as the defensive line dominated the offensive line for several reps during blocking drills at practice on Tuesday.  Recently hired offensive...

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McConaughey visits Longhorn clubhouse

Alex Briseño May 31, 2018

As the Longhorns awaited the announcement of their regional opponents on the NCAA Selection Show on Monday morning, they were surprised by a special guest. Matthew McConaughey walked through the doors...

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Postseason makes return to 40 Acres

Alex Briseño May 30, 2018

Postseason baseball is returning to Austin. And if the stakes weren’t high enough, the Aggies received an invitation to the party, too. The Longhorns (37-20, 17-7 Big 12) were selected to host...

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Longhorns gear up for NFL pro day

Alex Briseño March 28, 2018

As the sun rises Wednesday morning, seven former Longhorns and a plethora of NFL scouts will pile into the bubble at Frank Denius Fields as Texas hosts its annual NFL pro day. Michael Dickson, DeShon...

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