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Junior Dailyn Swain attempts a layup during Texas' game against Virginia on Wednesday.

The road ahead for Texas men’s basketball

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter January 12, 2026

As Texas men’s basketball returns from its victorious Alabama trip, and that enabled them to avoid starting conference play 0-3 for the second straight year, starting conference play 0-3 for the second...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning scores a touchdown during Texas' game at Texas A&M on Nov. 30, 2024.

Rivalry: Year 2 of the Revival

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter November 27, 2025

Around this time last year, college football fans in Texas were counting down the days until the Lone Star Showdown between Texas and Texas A&M. For the players and younger fans, it would be their...

Down in the South: Week 13

Down in the South: Week 13

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter November 21, 2025

No. 20 Tennessee @ Florida — Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC Tennessee is no stranger to electric home crowds with traditions such as their own Checker Neyland and Rocky Top blasting throughout the stadium....

Junior Quintrevion Wisner stiff arms Martel Hight against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Nov. 1, 2025.

Keys to the Game: Georgia

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporters November 14, 2025

In a rematch of a game that Texas lost twice last year, head coach Steve Sarkisian is preparing his team for yet another showdown against Georgia. Last year, Texas, as the No. 1 team, lost to Georgia...

Down in the South

Down in the South

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 30, 2025

No. 18 Oklahoma @ No. 14 Tennessee – Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC In a top-20 matchup, No. 18 Oklahoma will travel to Knoxville to take on No. 14 Tennessee. Both teams have dropped two games in conference...

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 23, 2025

As No. 22 Texas football prepares to play in Mississippi State’s notably hostile environment, facing the school’s tradition of ringing cowbells throughout the game. The Longhorns will also have to...

Down in the South: Week Eight

Down in the South: Week Eight

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 16, 2025

No. 4 Texas A&M @ Arkansas – Saturday at 2:30 PM on ESPN Since 2009, Texas A&M and Arkansas have had a neutral-site agreement for their rivalry games, playing 13 of 16 games at AT&T Stadium...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian fist bumps senior Matthew Caldwell against San Jose State on Sept. 6, 2025.

Opponents to watch: Florida

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 3, 2025

As the No. 9 Longhorns prepare to head to “The Swamp” to take on the Florida Gators, they will not only play in one of college football’s most hostile environments, but also against some of the nation’s...

The rise of Sam Houston State Football

The rise of Sam Houston State Football

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter September 18, 2025

2021 changed the trajectory of Sam Houston State’s football program. In January of 2021, the Bearkats announced the agreement to leave the Southland Conference and later that year they joined the...

Notes on the Coach – Week Three

Notes on the Coach – Week Three

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter September 12, 2025

UTEP football will be taking a 578-mile road trip to the state’s capital to take on No. 7 Texas football on Saturday. At the helm for Miners is 35-year-old, Texas native Scotty Walden, the third-youngest...

Wide receiver Parker Livingstone catches a touchdown pass from quarterbakc Arch Manning during Texas' game against Ohio State on Aug. 30, 2025.

Down in the South: Week Two

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter September 4, 2025

No. 15 Michigan @ No. 18 Oklahoma – Saturday – 6:30 PM on ESPN Going all the way back to New Year’s Day 1976, the Sooners took down the Wolverines, 14-6, in what is the only matchup between two...

Opponents to watch: Ohio State University

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter August 28, 2025

Losing 29 players between the portal and the NFL draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes still boast a very talented roster on both sides of the ball as they host the No. 1 Texas Longhorns. With away games scheduled...

Former Longhorn wins at Wimbledon

Former Longhorn wins at Wimbledon

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter July 13, 2025

When Lloyd Glasspool was a Longhorn in May 2015, he became an NCAA Doubles Champion. On Saturday, just a little over 10 years since his collegiate triumph, Glasspool won the men’s doubles title at Wimbledon...

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