All content by Donnavan Smoot
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Small sports fight to stay afloat during pandemic
Donnavan Smoot
• July 27, 2020
![2in1_2014-08-30_Texas_vs_UNT_Jonathan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2in1_2014-08-30_Texas_vs_UNT_Jonathan.Garza10221.jpg)
Shipleys’ careers become intertwined again
Donnavan Smoot
• June 29, 2020
![Devin_duvernay_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Devin_duvernay_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua.Guenther11275.jpg)
Longhorn captains prepare for NFL Draft
Donnavan Smoot
• April 22, 2020
![ChristinaPeebles_SportsBracket4](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ChristinaPeebles_SportsBracket4.jpg)
Finals: The greatest Longhorn of all time bracket
Donnavan Smoot
• April 7, 2020
![tausch_terry_001](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tausch_terry_001.jpg)
Former Texas legend Terry Tausch passes away
Donnavan Smoot
• March 26, 2020
![weeknd](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/weeknd.jpg)
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ tries to recreate, not reinvent
Donnavan Smoot
• March 24, 2020
![breakingnewsUSETHISONE](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/breakingnewsUSETHISONE.jpg)
Statesman Cap10K canceled due to public gathering ban
Donnavan Smoot
• March 15, 2020
![Herman_2019-09-16_Herman_Press_Conference_on_Rice_Game_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Herman_2019-09-16_Herman_Press_Conference_on_Rice_Game_Joshua.Guenther13810.jpg)
Tom Herman: Coaching, position changes expected for Texas offense
Donnavan Smoot
• February 12, 2020
![Miranda_Elish_2019-02-09_Texas_v_Boise_State_Ryan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Miranda_Elish_2019-02-09_Texas_v_Boise_State_Ryan.Lam19340.jpg)
Elish wins Big 12, National Player of the Week Honors
Donnavan Smoot
• February 11, 2020
![nat_signing_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nat_signing_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack.Myer043.jpg)
Texas hopes to finish recruiting cycle with splash
Donnavan Smoot
• February 5, 2020
Former and current Longhorns compete in Olympic Qualifiers
Donnavan Smoot
• January 29, 2020
![Coach_Smart_2020-01-18-Texas_v_Kansas_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Coach_Smart_2020-01-18-Texas_v_Kansas_Joshua.Guenther2009.jpg)
It’s time for Texas to make the Smart decision
Donnavan Smoot
• January 23, 2020
Longhorns ride Alamo Bowl victory into 2020
Donnavan Smoot
• January 21, 2020
![herman_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/herman_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack.Myer020.jpg)
Texas names Yurcich as new offensive coordinator
Donnavan Smoot
• December 30, 2019
![Tom Herman](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Tom-Herman_0.jpg)
Recruiting takes spotlight before Alamo Bowl
Donnavan Smoot
• December 19, 2019
![herman_2019-11-23-Texas_v_Baylor_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/herman_2019-11-23-Texas_v_Baylor_Joshua.Guenther1252.jpg)
Herman battles ‘win now’ culture of UT football
Donnavan Smoot
• December 6, 2019
![Todd_Orlando_2018-09-15_Texas_v_USC_Carlos](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Todd_Orlando_2018-09-15_Texas_v_USC_Carlos.Garcia63159.jpg)
Texas makes coaching changes after 7–5 season
Donnavan Smoot and Daniela Perez
• December 2, 2019
![duverney 2019-11-29_Texas_v_Texas_Tech_Blaine](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/duverney-2019-11-29_Texas_v_Texas_Tech_Blaine.Young708.jpg)
Longhorns show out for seniors
Donnavan Smoot
• November 30, 2019
![2019-11-23-Texas_v_Baylor_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-23-Texas_v_Baylor_Joshua.Guenther1400-900x600.jpg)
A tough pill to swallow: Longhorns face reality before senior day
Donnavan Smoot
• November 26, 2019
![herman_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/herman_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack.Myer020.jpg)
Herman reflects on internal culture
Donnavan Smoot
• November 26, 2019
![Ehligher2_2019-11-23_Texas_v_Baylor_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ehligher2_2019-11-23_Texas_v_Baylor_Eddie.Gaspar-900x601.jpg)
Baylor puts Texas’ season to rest
Donnavan Smoot
• November 24, 2019
![player availability2019-10_26_TCU_Vs_Texas_Amna](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/player-availability2019-10_26_TCU_Vs_Texas_Amna.Ijaz36473.jpg)
Roach presses on after crucial game-changing mistake in Ames
Donnavan Smoot
• November 20, 2019
![Herman_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Herman_2019-11-19_Herman_Press_conference_Jack.Myer095.jpg)
Texas tries to move on — again
Donnavan Smoot
• November 19, 2019
![DC_TF_2019-01_01_Sugar_Bowl_Katie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DC_TF_2019-01_01_Sugar_Bowl_Katie.Bauer6465.jpg)
Texas bowl predictions: What must happen next?
Daniela Perez and Donnavan Smoot
• November 15, 2019
Preparation paying off for Longhorns
Donnavan Smoot
• November 14, 2019
![Herman_2019-11-12_Herman_Presser_Casey](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Herman_2019-11-12_Herman_Presser_Casey.Crowe55297.jpg)
Texas to battle cold in Ames
Donnavan Smoot
• November 13, 2019
![DICKERTHEKICKER_2019-11-11_TEXAS_V_K-STATE_Anthony](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DICKERTHEKICKER_2019-11-11_TEXAS_V_K-STATE_Anthony.Mireles24749.jpg)
Survive and advance: Dicker keeps Texas’ Big 12 hopes alive
Donnavan Smoot
• November 10, 2019
![johnson_2019-10-28_Tx_vs_TCU_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/johnson_2019-10-28_Tx_vs_TCU_Eddie.Gaspar33191.jpg)
Up against the count
Donnavan Smoot
• November 8, 2019
![ncaa_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Anthony](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ncaa_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Anthony.Mireles48062.jpg)
NCAA permits student athlete compensation
Donnavan Smoot
• October 29, 2019
![herman_2019-10-28_Tx_vs_TCU_Preser_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/herman_2019-10-28_Tx_vs_TCU_Preser_Eddie.Gaspar33976.jpg)
Bye week helps Texas football
Donnavan Smoot
• October 29, 2019
![tcu_roach_2019-10-28_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tcu_roach_2019-10-28_Eddie.Gaspar-web.jpg)
Defense comes up short again
Donnavan Smoot
• October 27, 2019
![KANSAS_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Kansas_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/KANSAS_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Kansas_University_Joshua.Guenther27115.jpg)
Ossai’s rise provides consistency
Donnavan Smoot
• October 25, 2019
![Herman_2019-08_26_HERMAN_PRESS_CONFRENENCE_Anthony](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Herman_2019-08_26_HERMAN_PRESS_CONFRENENCE_Anthony.Mireles22370.jpg)
Despite win, Texas tries to recover
Donnavan Smoot
• October 22, 2019
![dicker_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Kansas_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dicker_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Kansas_University_Joshua.Guenther28260.jpg)
Saturday night scare: Dicker saves Texas
Donnavan Smoot
• October 20, 2019
Players put front of resilience
Donnavan Smoot
• October 16, 2019
![Herman_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Herman_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua.Guenther65882.jpg)
Longhorns recovering following OU loss
Donnavan Smoot
• October 15, 2019
![ou-loss_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ou-loss_2019-10-12-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua.Guenther26556.jpg)
OU leaves Longhorns hurtin’
Donnavan Smoot
• October 12, 2019
![Big 12 logo](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Big-12-logo.jpg)
Big 12 Power Rankings: Baylor moves up with dominant win
Donnavan Smoot
• October 11, 2019
![football2-2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Anthony](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/football2-2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Anthony.Mireles48393.jpg)
Texas blocks out hype for Red River
Donnavan Smoot
• October 10, 2019
Defense jumpstarts Longhorn offense
Donnavan Smoot
• October 6, 2019
![duvernay_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/duvernay_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua.Guenther20131_0.jpg)
Hostile atmosphere awaits Texas in West Virginia
Donnavan Smoot
• October 4, 2019
![sb 206 reaction_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Amna](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sb-206-reaction_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Amna.Ijaz8970.jpg)
Herman, Ehlinger respond to SB 206
Donnavan Smoot
• October 2, 2019
![Herman_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Herman_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua.Guenther20770-900x600.jpg)
Texas one step closer to full strength
Donnavan Smoot
• October 1, 2019
![Student_section_2019-9-9_LSU Gameday_Jamie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Student_section_2019-9-9_LSU-Gameday_Jamie.Hwang7064_0.jpg)
Student seating improved, still has faults
Donnavan Smoot
• September 26, 2019
![2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua.Guenther10412.jpg)
Bye week helps put Longhorns back on track
Donnavan Smoot
• September 26, 2019
![injury_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/injury_2019-09-21-Texas_v_Oklahoma_State_Joshua.Guenther16743.jpg)
Longhorns’ win comes with a price
Donnavan Smoot
• September 25, 2019
Finding Their Way: Secondary looks to regroup in Big 12 opener
Donnavan Smoot
• September 20, 2019
![Herman-2019-09-16_Herman_Press_Conference_on_Rice_Game_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Herman-2019-09-16_Herman_Press_Conference_on_Rice_Game_Joshua.Guenther13862.jpg)
Following Rice victory, Herman turns attention to Oklahoma State
Donnavan Smoot
• September 17, 2019
Texas follows loss with solid win
Donnavan Smoot
• September 15, 2019
![foster_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/foster_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua.Guenther9262_0.jpg)
Injuries pile on Longhorns defense
Donnavan Smoot
• September 13, 2019
![2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Eddie.Gaspar7091.jpg)
Star sophomores fight through mistakes
Donnavan Smoot
• September 12, 2019
![Student_section_2019-9-9_LSU Gameday_Jamie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Student_section_2019-9-9_LSU-Gameday_Jamie.Hwang7064.jpg)
Longhorn Stampede: Lack of seating leads to chaos in stadium
Donnavan Smoot
• September 10, 2019
![herman_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/herman_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua.Guenther10092.jpg)
3 takeaways from Herman’s post-LSU presser
Donnavan Smoot
• September 10, 2019
![Keaontay_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Keaontay_2019-09-07-Texas_v_Louisiana_State_University_Joshua.Guenther9924.jpg)
Purple Reign: No. 6 LSU leaves Austin with top-10 win
Donnavan Smoot
• September 9, 2019
![TF_MALCOM_ROACH_2019-08-31_Louisiana_Tech_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TF_MALCOM_ROACH_2019-08-31_Louisiana_Tech_Eddie.Gaspar20973.jpg)
Roach’s Baton Rouge roots add extra to LSU matchup
Donnavan Smoot
• September 6, 2019
![herman_2019-09-02-Presser_on_LA_Tech_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/herman_2019-09-02-Presser_on_LA_Tech_Joshua.Guenther7741.jpg)
Texas’ dire running back situation worsens
Donnavan Smoot
• September 3, 2019
![Eagles_2019-08-31_Louisiana_Tech_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Eagles_2019-08-31_Louisiana_Tech_Eddie.Gaspar21183.jpg)
Eagles displays potential in season opener
Donnavan Smoot
• September 1, 2019
![Ehlinger_2018-11-03_UT_v_West_Virginia_Juan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Ehlinger_2018-11-03_UT_v_West_Virginia_Juan.Figueroa43898.jpg)
Texas can end put opening game demons to rest
Donnavan Smoot
• August 30, 2019
![SHAKLEFORD_2019-07-16-Big_12_Media_Day_Breakout_Sessions1269](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SHAKLEFORD_2019-07-16-Big_12_Media_Day_Breakout_Sessions1269.jpg)
Johnson proves Texas has bought in
Donnavan Smoot
• August 29, 2019
Former Texas star dies in motorcycle crash
Donnavan Smoot
• August 18, 2019
![volleyball_WHITE_2019-08-17_Texas_Volleyball_Orange-White_Scrimmage_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/volleyball_WHITE_2019-08-17_Texas_Volleyball_Orange-White_Scrimmage_Joshua.Guenther46435.jpg)
White shines in season-opening scrimmage
Donnavan Smoot
• August 18, 2019
![TrainingCamp_2019-08-04-fall_camp_media_access_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TrainingCamp_2019-08-04-fall_camp_media_access_Joshua.Guenther43108.jpg)
Injuries pile on during Sunday scrimmage
Donnavan Smoot
• August 11, 2019
![training_2019-08-04-fall_camp_media_access_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/training_2019-08-04-fall_camp_media_access_Joshua.Guenther43637.jpg)
Longhorns finding identity in fall camp
Marcus Krum and Donnavan Smoot
• August 10, 2019
![TrainingCamp_2019-08-04-fall_camp_media_access_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TrainingCamp_2019-08-04-fall_camp_media_access_Joshua.Guenther43108.jpg)
3 takeaways from day one of fall camp
Donnavan Smoot
• August 2, 2019
![Pierce_2019-03-03_Baseball_vs_LSU_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pierce_2019-03-03_Baseball_vs_LSU_Eddie.Gaspar13197.jpg)
Tulowitzki joins Texas staff hours after retirement
Donnavan Smoot
• July 26, 2019
![Murph_Bromberg_2019-03-13_Texas_Swim_Dive_Anthony](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Murph_Bromberg_2019-03-13_Texas_Swim_Dive_Anthony.Mireles37057.jpg)
Bromberg solidifies Olympic berth
Donnavan Smoot
• July 16, 2019
![Hayes_2018-12-28_Texas_v_UT_Arlington_Angela](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Hayes_2018-12-28_Texas_v_UT_Arlington_Angela.Wang67574.jpg)
Durant, Hayes key dominoes in NBA offseason
Donnavan Smoot
• June 18, 2019
![Miranda_Elish_2019-03-11_Texas_v_TAMUCC_Ryan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Miranda_Elish_2019-03-11_Texas_v_TAMUCC_Ryan.Lam2131.jpg)
Longhorns rally in fourth, extend series
Donnavan Smoot
• May 25, 2019
![wbball_2018-03-04-Women_Basketball_UT_vs_Iowa_Andre](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wbball_2018-03-04-Women_Basketball_UT_vs_Iowa_Andre.Fernandez.jpg)
Cyclones wipe out Longhorns on senior night
Donnavan Smoot
• March 3, 2019
![WBBALL2019-02-24_Texas_v_Texas_Tech_Eddie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WBBALL2019-02-24_Texas_v_Texas_Tech_Eddie.Gaspar1693-600x900.jpg)
Texas suffers beatdown at Baylor
Donnavan Smoot
• February 26, 2019
![womenbb_2019-02-18_Texas_v_Kansas_State_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/womenbb_2019-02-18_Texas_v_Kansas_State_Joshua.Guenther7739.jpg)
Texas gets home opportunity to rectify Kansas State loss
Donnavan Smoot
• February 21, 2019
![Destiny_Littleton_2018-02-17_Texas_v_K_State_Anthony](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Destiny_Littleton_2018-02-17_Texas_v_K_State_Anthony.Mireles-900x600.jpg)
Littleton struggles in second half as Texas falls
Donnavan Smoot
• February 18, 2019
![WMNSBBALL_2019-02-05_Texas_Womens_Basketball_v_Baylor_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WMNSBBALL_2019-02-05_Texas_Womens_Basketball_v_Baylor_Joshua.Guenther29796-900x600.jpg)
Texas goes to Stillwater for Oklahoma State rematch
Donnavan Smoot
• February 12, 2019
![WBBall_Baylor_2019-02-05_Texas_Womens_Basketball_v_Baylor_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WBBall_Baylor_2019-02-05_Texas_Womens_Basketball_v_Baylor_Joshua.Guenther29903.jpg)
Longhorns’ late comeback halted by top-ranked Baylor
Donnavan Smoot
• February 5, 2019
Longhorns get back on track in Norman
Donnavan Smoot
• February 3, 2019
![WV_BBall_Sider_2019-01-29_Texas_Womens_Basketball_v_West_Virginia_Joshua](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/WV_BBall_Sider_2019-01-29_Texas_Womens_Basketball_v_West_Virginia_Joshua.Guenther13407.jpg)
Martin’s hot hand carries West Virginia in upset over Texas
Donnavan Smoot
• January 29, 2019
![womensbball_2019-01-24_UT_vs_Kansas_Carlos](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/womensbball_2019-01-24_UT_vs_Kansas_Carlos.Garcia078.jpg)
Aston’s Longhorns hope to regain focus versus Red Raiders
Donnavan Smoot
• January 25, 2019
![Alecia_Sutton_2018-12_01_UT_vs_Mississippi_Andre](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alecia_Sutton_2018-12_01_UT_vs_Mississippi_Andre.Fernandez6528.jpg)
Longhorns get routed by Wildcats
Donnavan Smoot
• January 17, 2019