Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. The NCAA has canceled not only the...

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. The University of Texas is postponing...

Three former Longhorns filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA, the NCAA Board of Governers and former Texas track and field coach John Rembao, alleging that the NCAA neglects to protect student-athletes...

Texas junior Sam Worley sustained an indoor season-ending leg injury while running the mile at the Husky Classic in Seattle over the weekend, Texas Athletics confirmed to The Daily Texan. Worley took...

Texas received one last gift on National Signing Day after four-star defensive end Alfred Collins (Cedar Creek) announced his decision to play for the Longhorns over Oklahoma and Alabama. Collins sat...

Texas guard Courtney Ramey and Tulsa guard Elijah Joiner played on courts 450 miles apart, but both headlined the college basketball weekend after reminding us not only of the power in sports but of something...

Febres, who stood on the logo near half-court several feet behind the 3-point line, had no option but to throw up a desperation shot. The last-second heave, which seemingly hung in the air before eventually...

John Altobelli, Texas baseball coach David Pierce’s college roommate, was killed in Sunday’s helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The crash killed eight others, including former NBA superstar...

NEW ORLEANS — Immediately after losing the Big 12 Championship to Oklahoma on Dec. 1, a dejected Sam Ehlinger stood in front of the media and made a simple, yet bold, announcement. “I will...

Here’s where The Daily Texan will be reporting each member of Texas’ 2019 signing class. Follow along throughout the day for updates on all future Longhorns. All rankings are from 247Sports’...

Editor’s Note Pt. II: The author of this column is willing to apologize to anybody who takes offense to this photo. There are moments in my life when I feel like I’m playing with house money. I...

The stale taste from Texas’ 39-27 loss to then-No. 6 Oklahoma might have just gotten a little sweeter on Sunday morning. The Longhorns have earned their first New Year’s Six bid since the...

When asked if he saw Oklahoma cornerback Tre Brown sprinting toward him as he looked for open receivers from his own end zone, all Sam Ehlinger said was, “Absolutely not.” Ehlinger took...

At this time two years ago, Texas’ season was over. The Longhorns didn’t have a Big 12 Championship to prepare for with a New Year’s Six Bowl on the line — a bowl game wasn’t...

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...

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...

When Jerrod Heard is honored during Texas’ Senior Night this Saturday, he’ll likely receive a standing ovation. But it won’t just be for what he’s done in his Longhorn career. It’ll...

When Texas’ seniors first arrived in Austin at the beginning of their freshman year, they knew they wanted to get Texas back to national prominence. The program, which was four years removed from...

When the Longhorns make the 372-mile trip to Lubbock, they won’t experience anything they haven’t already encountered this season — except for the flying tortillas. Texas Tech brings...

While Lil’Jordan Humphrey was playing high school football at Southlake Carroll, he knew he was going to play Division I ball. He just wasn’t sure what position, or what school he’d play...

Texas fans screamed as they saw Devin Duvernay striding toward the end zone, begging and pleading that Sam Ehlinger noticed the wide open receiver. He did. Forty-eight yards later, the cannon sounded,...

No matter where Charles Omenihu is, he’s usually hard to miss.  The 6-foot-6-inch, 275-pound defensive end displays an all-business, level-headed confidence on and off the field. But that’s...

When head coach Tom Herman talked to the team in the locker room following Texas’ 38-35 loss on Saturday, his team was emotional. And he knew it. So instead of reiterating his 1-0 mantra he usually...

After nearly four hours, the shootout in Stillwater appeared to be coming to an end. As if the scoreboard wasn’t dejecting enough, once emotions consumed Texas, the Longhorns — and their head...

It took nearly two weeks, but Tom Herman announced that Sam Ehlinger will be Texas’ starting quarterback against Oklahoma State on Saturday. After sustaining a sprained AC in his throwing shoulder...

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’...

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,...

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger sucked the air out of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as he headed to the sideline with blood running down his throwing hand during the first quarter. But his blood-stained...

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...

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...

The third quarter of the highly anticipated Red River Rivalry had just concluded, but the crimson half of the Cotton Bowl had already decided they had seen enough. The Longhorn faithful erupted while...

As the scent of deep-fried everything seeps into the Cotton Bowl and kickoff approaches, one scene seemingly captures the magnitude of the Red River Rivalry perfectly: the bus ride to the entrance of the...

When Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder spoke at Big 12 Media Days in July, he didn’t sugar coat anything. He was concerned. It wasn’t regarding the quarterback battle between Alex Delton...

With the final minute of the third quarter winding down, Texas found itself trailing then-No. 17 TCU. Then, junior wide receiver Collin Johnson happened.  Sam Ehlinger took the snap with 49 seconds...

The phrase ‘Texas is back’ was created two seasons ago, and it has haunted Longhorn fans ever since. The infamous phrase was coined by ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore the second Texas took...

Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando knew what he wanted to do — he just needed the green light from head coach Tom Herman.  USC stood one yard away from the end zone facing a third and goal...

As Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium cleared out last Saturday night, players, coaches and even fans knew what lay one week ahead. Texas will welcome what many call one of the fastest teams in...

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...

Three hours before kickoff, Texas and USC fans piled into Nissan Heisman House located outside the northwest corner of the stadium just to get a glimpse of former Longhorn quarterback Vince Young. Young...

The majority of the school-record 103,507 fans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium could feel it. Texas was moments away from its first signature win of the Tom Herman era. Despite all of the...

Texas running back Tre Watson knew he wanted to return for one final year of college football. He just needed to relearn how to walk first. It all happened before Watson arrived on the 40 Acres as a...

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...

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...

With 9:24 remaining in the first quarter of then-No. 23 Texas’ 34-29 loss to the unranked Maryland Terrapins, the Longhorn offense showed what could possibly be in store down the road.  Sam...

Senior defensive end Breckyn Hager will run onto the field for the final home opener of his Longhorn career Saturday. A white “C” will be stitched onto his burnt orange jersey, signifying him...

After years of complaints regarding the Longhorns’ game day atmosphere, Texas Athletics has decided to make several changes to improve the fan experience around Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium starting...

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...

Sam Ehlinger didn’t have a perfect freshman year. Anytime sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger faces the media, he is forced to answer questions regarding the numerous, often detrimental mistakes...

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...

Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger will be Texas’ starting quarterback in the season opener against Maryland, head coach Tom Herman announced in a post-practice media availability Monday morning. The...

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...

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...

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...

Texas’ scrimmage concluded late Saturday morning. Then, the college football world got turned on its head — three weeks before the season kicks off. Here’s the weekend update: The...

After two early turnovers during a Saturday morning scrimmage, the Longhorn defense left Frank Denius Fields with a victory over the Texas offense. Here are the biggest takeaways from Saturday: Ball...

As the summer comes to a close, some of Texas’ largest sporting events of the year are now in sight. From Texas football’s highly anticipated rematch with USC to Longhorn volleyball’s...

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...

Moments before the conclusion of practice, players in burnt orange jerseys lined up on the field. It was the offensive players. They dropped to their chests, jumped back up to their feet, ran forward...

When the Longhorns took the field for the first time at Frank Denius Fields for day one of the 2018 preseason camp, head coach Tom Herman was looking for one thing: effort. It’s one of the few...

Before the Longhorns officially began their first practice of the 2018 preseason camp at the Frank Denius practice facility Friday morning, the team gathered around and took a knee in front of a portrait...

Texas head coach Tom Herman, who served as Urban Meyer’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State University from 2012–2014, declined to comment on a report released by Brett...

University of Texas football player Demarco Boyd has been suspended from all team activities, head coach Tom Herman confirmed in a press release Thursday afternoon. While the program didn’t specify...

Moments before West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen kicked off day two of Big 12 Media Days, Greg Burks, conference coordinator of football officials, approached the podium to announce several key rule...

The U.S. National Quidditch Team, consisting of six former Longhorns, are leaving the International Quidditch Association World Cup in Florence, Italy, with gold medals draped around their necks. A...

Texas has hired former Oregon head coach Mike White to replace Connie Clark as Longhorn head coach, announced Chris Del Conte, vice president and athletics director, Monday afternoon. White’s...

It didn’t take long for things to unravel for Texas. Well, actually, it did. Texas trailed Arkansas just 3-2 after the fifth inning in what was a competitive game. Then, the sixth inning...

Kody Clemens and his Longhorn squad have made one thing clear: they will ride or die wearing their emotions on their sleeve. For now, they've survived to see another day. The difference...

On the northern side of Cookeville, Tennessee, population 32,622, lies Tennessee Tech University. For most fans around the Austin area, Tennessee Tech is simply Texas’ opponent...

With the first pitch of the highly anticipated Texas versus Texas A&M matchup hours away, Texas’ starting pitcher was throwing up. McKenzie throws Kingham under the bus After a week-long...

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...

The Longhorns released four kickoff times for the 2018 football season, including that for a highly anticipated matchup with the University of Southern California on Sept. 15. Texas’...

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...

Change should take time, and it usually does. Texas fans know this all too well. But as the Longhorns hoisted the Big 12 regular season title in front of a sold-out UFCU Disch-Falk Field after a 7-3...

RLINGTON, Texas — All eyes shifted to Connor Williams hours before the 2018 NFL Draft commenced as the former Longhorn left tackle stepped onto the red carpet along with 21 other first-round prospects. But...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Before prospects had their names called at the NFL Draft this weekend at AT&T Stadium, prospects such as safety DeShon Elliott took to Twitter to anticipate their landing spot...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Soon after former Texas left tackle Connor Williams and a select few of the first-round prospects Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Saquon Barkley made their appearance on the red carpet,...

ARLINGTON, Texas — All eyes shifted to Connor Williams hours before the 2018 NFL Draft even commenced as the former Longhorn left tackle stepped out onto the red carpet. “It's always...

Prospective NFL players usually don’t get their first taste of standing on an NFL field until August. But this year is different. The best that colleges have to offer will all meet at AT&T...

Spring is an interesting time for college football programs all over the country. Some elite teams struggle to maintain their status atop the college football world — except Alabama, of course...

As the Longhorns’ Orange-White spring game draws one day closer, offensive coordinator Tim Beck took a step back after what he called an “unfocused” practice.  “Today...

Texas head coach Tom Herman and athletic director Chris Del Conte know things need to improve. There’s no hiding it. The excitement surrounding Texas Athletics isn’t necessarily at its peak,...

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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All head coach Tom Herman had to do was blow his whistle. After Texas’ first day of spring football came to a conclusion, Herman spoke very highly of his team’s effort and energy level throughout...