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Charlie Strong’s time at Texas is over after spending three seasons delivering a variety of big wins and head-scratching losses. Here are some of the highs and lows of the Charlie Strong...

Texas didn’t waste any time in the search for former head coach Charlie Strong’s replacement. The program announced the hiring of Houston’s Tom Herman as its new head coach Saturday...

Final update (6:31 p.m.): Quarterback Kenny Hill and the Horned Frogs went to work again to start the second half. Their first drive of the half went similarly to their first drive of the game. They...

Dozens of Texas football players lined up in the back of the Centennial Room in Darrell K Royal — Texas Memorial Stadium as head coach Charlie Strong addressed the media Monday. The group, many...

Final update (6:28 p.m.): Texas forced a turnover of its own on the first possession of the second half. Linebacker Edwin Freeman picked off Kansas’ pass attempt on third down, giving the Longhorns...

The words “close” and “progress” have pervaded the Longhorns’ locker room this week.  Coming off a 24–20 loss to No. 14 West Virginia, head coach Charlie Strong’s...

Final update (2:55 p.m.): Howard notched 41 passing yards on his first two throws of the second half. He had the Mountaineers marching down the field. But his third pass attempt of the half didn’t...

D’Onta Foreman stood on the sideline.   The junior running back had gashed Texas Tech for 341 yards and three touchdowns Saturday in Lubbock — the second most yards in a game in...

Playing good defense takes on a completely different meaning in the Big 12. In a conference that features six top-30 scoring offenses, the goal isn’t to shut teams down.  “The most...

Final update (3:25 p.m.): Texas didn’t take much time to score coming out of the locker room, finding the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown run from quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. The Longhorns went...

Final update (8:46 p.m.): Texas came out firing in the second half. D’Onta Foreman rattled off a 40-yard carry on Texas’ first drive of the half, but the Longhorns settled for a field goal...

For two weeks in early September, there was a different air about the Longhorns’ locker room. The team was coming off two-straight wins in early September, one against then-No. 10 Notre Dame and...

Not much has changed from last year in the Longhorns’ first six games.   Texas still struggles on the road. The defense still gives up too many big plays. And head coach Charlie Strong’s...

Final update (9:25 p.m.): It didn’t take long in the second half for Texas to get its first touchdown of the game. It appeared to have done so on a 37-yard score from freshman quarterback Shane...

Sophomore linebacker Malik Jefferson walked off the field at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, to the sound of jeers from the costume-clad Cyclone fans last Halloween. One small child particularly irked...

Second half update: It didn’t take long for Texas to get on the board in the second half, finding the endzone on a 63-yard strike from freshman quarterback Shane Buechele to freshman Devin Duvernay. But...

Head coach Charlie Strong is running out of options. The third-year head coach has gone through eight different assistants since he arrived on campus in 2013. And after taking over the defense from...

Second half update (2:42 p.m.): Oklahoma State widened its lead with a short rushing score after Buechele threw an interception deep in his own territory. Texas got in on the extra point block...

Junior running back D’Onta Foreman took a handoff in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ matchup against California in week three. The 6-foot-1 and 249-pound back wiggled through a gap...

Redshirt junior infielder Bret Boswell took the plate with the score tied in the tenth inning of Texas’ exhibition against USA Baseball’s Under-18 National Team. The contest marked...

Senior offensive lineman Kent Perkins was arrested and charged with a DWI early Friday morning, according to the Austin-American Statesman. According to the report, police stopped Perkins near 18th...

Final update (1:40 a.m.): Following a first-half scoring barrage, neither team could get on the board in the first ten minutes of the third quarter. Aside from a missed field goal by kicker Trent...

It would be hard to blame Texas fans for forgetting what a productive offense looks like. The Longhorns’ offense often made the program’s faithful cringe over the past two years, finishing...

Over 102,000 fans packed Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium for the Longhorns’ season opener against then-No. 10 Notre Dame on Sept. 4. The record-breaking crowd had plenty to...

The No. 11 Longhorns have a long month ahead of them. After starting their season with consecutive wins, the team is set to travel for their next three games, including Saturday’s matchup against...

The No. 11 Longhorns hope to continue their momentum at home against UTEP. The team picked up a signature win in week one against No. 18 Notre Dame.  Texas also looks to defend its No. 11 ranking...

Over 11 million people tuned in when Texas took on No. 18 Notre Dame last Sunday. And a good number of those viewers heard when ESPN’s Joe Tessitore exclaimed “Texas is back, folks” as...

The United States Olympic Committee and Team USA Swimming announced in a statement Thursday that senior swimmer Jack Conger and former Longhorn Jimmy Feigen will be suspended from team swimming competitions...

Final update (11:25 p.m.): Texas opened the scoring in the second half with a 72-yard strike from Buechele to Burt – a play that Burt failed to complete in the first half. He hauled it in this...

Head coach Charlie Strong pumped his fist in the air as several players lifted him on top of their shoulders.  Texas was celebrating a shocking 24-17 victory over No. 10 Oklahoma on Oct. 10, 2015,...

Head coach Charlie Strong is set for a crucial season in 2016. After going 11-14 over the past two years, the pressure is on for Strong to start showing results and turn the program around. The quarterback...

The Longhorns earned a lot of hardware at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Current and former Texas athletes racked up 13 medals, with 10 gold, two bronze and one silver in 10 different events....

Senior middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu will not play this season for academic reasons, according to Texas athletics. According to the Austin-American Statesman, Ogbogu is eligible but working through some...

Senior thrower Ryan Crouser became the latest Longhorn to take home a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Thursday. He captured first place and shattered an Olympic record with a 22.52-meter...

Junior swimmer Jack Conger and Team USA swimmer Gunnar Bentz were pulled off their flights from Rio de Janeiro to the United States by Brazilian authorities Wednesday night, according to the Associated...

Two Longhorn swimmers were held at gunpoint in an armed robbery in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday night, according to NBC Sports. Rising junior Jack Conger and Texas alumnus Jimmy Feigen, along...

Texas’ football season is officially underway. The Longhorns took the field for an open practice on their first day of training camp Saturday morning. Head coach Charlie Strong and several players...

Sophomore running back Chris Warren No matter who is playing quarterback for Texas this season, the offense will rely heavily on its run game. Enter Chris Warren, the 6-foot-2, 235-pound power back...

It’s been an eventful few months for sports in Austin. Stories like new baseball coach David Pierce’s hiring and an influx of top football recruits stole headlines throughout the summer....

Head coach Shaka Smart met with the media on Tuesday to discuss his experience coaching Team USA and the offseason. Here are some takeaways from his availability. Strong first impressions of Banks and...

DALLAS – Head coach Charlie Strong and several players met with the national media Tuesday at Big 12 Media Days. Here are some of the top takeaways from the appearance. High praise for Shane...

Texas is now under a month away from starting training camp in August. While all eyes are on the quarterback battle – head coach Charlie Strong hasn’t tipped his hand yet – the...

Texas junior golfer Beau Hossler announced via Instagram Thursday that he has elected to forgo his last season of NCAA eligibility and turn pro. “I have been preparing to become a professional...

Jonathan Holmes poked the ball loose from Portland guard Allen Crabbe and dove on the floor after it. It’s a play he’s made countless times.  But this time, he stayed down on the hardwood....

Texas athletics has opted out of its contract with the Aspire Group, an independent ticketing service, according to the Austin-American Statesman. The company handled ticket sales for the athletics...

Head coach Charlie Strong held a press conference Wednesday to discuss the offseason and preparations for next season. Here are the top takeaways from Strong’s availability. Texas adds top receiver...

Isaiah Taylor fell to his knees. Just over two seconds earlier, the junior guard made a floater to tie the University of Northern Iowa in crunch time. But the Longhorns’ hopes were crushed as...

Prince Ibeh doesn’t like to fly on planes. The seats aren’t designed for 6-foot-11, 261-pound centers. His nearly 7-foot-6 wingspan doesn’t help his cause for comfort either.  “Being...

BMX professional Kyle Baldock dismounted his bike, tossed his helmet to the side and threw his fist in the air as he pumped up the crowd in front of him.  The Australian native already sent fans...

All eyes were on the screens surrounding the Park at the X Games on Saturday morning as footage of late BMX professional Dave Mirra covered the screens. His family embraced at the top of the ramp while...

Twelve thousand people packed the courtyard in front of the Capitol building as skateboard legend Tony Hawk lowered himself onto the half-pipe. The mob shrieked each time the extreme-sports icon picked...

Former defensive backs coach Chris Vaughn is alleged to have violated several NCAA rules  during his time at Ole Miss, according to an NCAA notice of allegations.  The notice accuses Vaughn...

The athletics department announced Thursday its preferred location for a new venue to replace the Frank Erwin Center as part of a master plan for facility improvement.   The plan identified...

Update (2:50 p.m.): The Bears exploited Texas’ run defense with eight straight runs on their first second-half drive. Baylor capped the drive with a 20-yard rushing touchdown from sophomore...

Play-caller Jay Norvell said Tuesday that he hasn’t seen ideal progress in Texas’ air attack. “I’m not happy with where we are in the passing game,” Norvell said. “I’m...

No, head coach Charlie Strong isn’t bolting to coach at Miami. He isn’t getting fired, and he’s not resigning either. At 4-7, there’s no doubt Strong’s season hasn’t...

Update (10:50 p.m.): After a Longhorn punt, the Red Raiders went 91 yards on 12 plays on their first second-half drive. Senior running back DeAndre Washington capped the drive with a two-yard rushing...

The Longhorns’ backs are against the wall. At 4-6, Texas likely needs to win both of its remaining games to fend off elimination from the postseason. The Longhorns know that several fans and pundits...

Senior center Taylor Doyle isn’t one to speak out of turn. His teammates commend his blue-collar, well mannered attitude. They emphasize that he’s a player who leads with actions more than...

Texas doesn’t usually have issues taking care of the ball. The Longhorns ranked No. 6 in turnovers lost coming into Saturday’s matchup at West Virginia. Yet, the team turned the ball over...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard dropped back and tossed a ball 47 yards. Freshman wide receiver John Burt snatched the ball over a Kansas defender, broke a tackle and took it 84 yards for a...

Senior cornerback Duke Thomas sported a new look during Saturday’s win over Kansas. Instead of wearing his normal No. 21, he donned No. 28 to pay homage to former Longhorn safety Freddie Steinmark,­...

Head coach Charlie Strong wasn’t happy with Texas’ first-half effort against Kansas. The Longhorns led by 10, but Strong believed the score didn’t reflect what he saw on the field. “I...

Texas has little room for error. The Longhorns’ bowl hopes are slipping away with a 3-5 record. The team now needs to win three of its remaining four games to become bowl-eligible. “I...

Junior tight end Caleb Bluiett has always been a jack-of-all-trades.  In high school, he earned all-district honors while playing defensive end, linebacker, tight end, defensive tackle and...

Texas wasn’t expecting Iowa State to lie down. The Cyclones entered the matchup at 2-5, but head coach Charlie Strong and the Longhorns knew they’d come to play. “I told [the team]...

Texas’ defense seemed like a liability in its first five games. Big plays, assignment mistakes and porous run defense all contributed to the team’s early 1-4 record. But the unit is making...

It’s been a busy few months for freshman punter Michael Dickson. Born in Sydney, Australia, he’s had to adjust to life at an American university. He also takes responsibility for the punting...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard said Tuesday that Texas wants to be a “run-first, nasty, get-in-your-face offense.” He wasn’t lying. Texas ran the ball on 76 percent of...

Sophomore wide receiver Lorenzo Joe didn’t always have his coaches’ trust. In fact, he wasn’t even listed on the team’s depth chart before the season opener. “I was a little...

Texas historically excels at running the ball. All-time rushing greats like Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams ran out of the stadium’s tunnel. More recently, stars like Jamaal Charles and Cedric Benson...

There’s never been a question about the relationship between redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard and junior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. Each is the other’s biggest fan — even when...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard joked this week about “partying” in the end zone after scoring against No. 10 Oklahoma — but not even Heard foresaw the Longhorns’ post-upset...

Update (2:55 p.m.): The Longhorns drove the ball 67 yards on 15 plays to start the second half. Senior kicker Nick Rose nailed a 27-yard field goal to end the drive and extend Texas' lead...

Defensive coordinator Vance Bedford said at his Wednesday press conference that the Longhorns have no choice but to move past their 50-7 loss to No. 2 TCU. He said all the team can do is learn from its...

The energy entering Texas’ annual rivalry game with No. 10 Oklahoma is far from electric. At 1-4, Texas’ season hasn’t gone as planned. The Longhorns are on pace for their first set...

Sophomore running back D’Onta Foreman wasn’t always a part of Texas’ plans. In the shadow of his more highly touted twin brother, sophomore wide receiver Armanti Foreman, D’Onta...

FORT WORTH, Texas – Head coach Charlie Strong said Monday that the Longhorns would need to play over their heads to beat No. 4 TCU on the road. It turns out, that may have been an understatement. The...

Update (2:50PM): FORT WORTH – The Longhorns woes continued in the second half, with TCU scoring 13 additional points. Texas managed to score a touchdown when junior quarterback Tyrone...

There’s no doubt Texas circled its matchup with No. 4 TCU on the calendar. The Longhorns still feel burned by their 48-10 home loss to the Horned Frogs last season. They turned the ball over six...

The Longhorns haven’t caught many breaks this season. In back-to-back weeks, late-game special-teams disasters sunk the Longhorns’ chances of winning. Additionally, a variety of controversial...

To rebound from a 1-3 season start, the Longhorn defense must improve. Texas’ opponents have averaged about six yards per play, moving the ball with ease. The Longhorns also struggle to get off...

Senior guard Sedrick Flowers isn’t one to speak out. Notoriously a hard worker, he usually lets his play do the talking. But he didn’t after junior tackle Kent Perkins went down against...

Horned Frogs beat Red Raiders in instant classic Two explosive offenses squared off in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday, and neither disappointed. Texas Tech and No. 4 TCU combined for over 100 points and...

There’s no shortage of frustration in Texas’ locker room following its heartbreaking 30-27 loss to No. 24 Oklahoma State. The Longhorns beat themselves for the second straight week. Texas...

Update (4:25): Texas’ streak of high-scoring performances has continued through the first half against No. 24 Oklahoma State. After the Longhorns went three-and-out on the game’s opening...

The Longhorns are fielding an offensive renaissance. Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard is doing his part, however, he’s just one part of the offensive rebirth. Texas’ receiving...

The Longhorns still have a lot of room to improve. Texas broke out with an electrifying performance in its 45-44 loss to California, yet the Longhorns held themselves back with numerous mental mistakes....

Although the Longhorns fell 45-44 to California on Saturday, redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard made a statement. He’s no longer just a freshman — he is the Longhorns’ leader. From...

In a first half filled with big plays, the Longhorns managed to match the Golden Bears' explosive offense. After holding California to a three-and-out on its opening drive, Texas failed to convert...

Texas’ win against Rice last week brought the team a much-needed spark.  Riding the momentum from last week’s victory, the Longhorns boast rejuvenated confidence and look to replicate...

Texas’ freshman class has a certain swagger. The talented young group talks a big game, and they bring it, too — freshman cornerback Kris Boyd epitomizes his class’ swagger and confidence....