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Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the end zone after his touchdown during Texas' game against Wyoming on Sept. 16, 2023.

Longhorns in the Super Bowl

Isa Almeida, Sports Editor February 8, 2025

Regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s big game, a Texas Longhorn will be crowned Super Bowl champion. From 2019 to 2024 graduates, rookies to veterans, three former Longhorns are taking on the field...

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel during Oklahoma's game against Cincinnati on Sept. 23, 2023. Gabriel has since transferred to Oregon.

Opponent preview: Oregon

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 17, 2024

Former members of the PAC-12, Oregon joined the Big Ten Conference making some noise. The Ducks started the season ranked No. 3 in the AP Poll, and for the first few weeks, continued to drop in the...

Linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. (37) celebrates a tackle with defensive linemen Ty'Anthony Smith (26), Marshall Landwehr (51), Warren Roberson (24) and Xavier Filsaime (21) during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Playoff Predictions

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Bracket watch: No. 1 seed: Oregon Ducks First team out: Miami Hurricanes Last team in: Arizona State Sun Devils Cinderella team: SMU Mustangs Undefeated Oregon has led the AP Poll since...

The Texas basketball team ahead of their game against Chicago State on Nov. 12, 2024.

Texas men’s basketball conference preview

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 3, 2024

Texas men’s basketball is halfway through its non-conference schedule, and the Longhorns will soon be tipping off their first dance in the Southeastern Conference. Because the SEC couldn’t have...

Defensive back Jahdae Barron celebrates an interception during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Week 13: SEC stat leaders

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

From week 12 to week 13, not much has changed on the Southeastern Conference statistics leaderboard. Here’s who’s leading the league on offense and defense. Passing yards: Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss Rebels...

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Games to Watch: Week 12

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

No. 24 Missouri at No. 23 South Carolina, 3:15 p.m. - SEC Network Two teams that have had unexpected seasons will meet this Saturday in Columbia, South Carolina. Coming from Columbia, Missouri, are...

Notes on the coach: Billy Napier

Notes on the coach: Billy Napier

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Billy Napier is a controversial name among Florida fans right now.  Since taking over the job in 2022, Napier has yet to lead the Gators into a winning season, with 6–7 and 5–7 records. Currently...

Notes on the coach: Kirby Smart

Notes on the coach: Kirby Smart

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The Texas versus Georgia matchup on Saturday will mean more than just a top-five matchup. For the two head coaches, it will be a reunion between close friends. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Texas...

Defensive back Warren Roberson ahead of Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

SEC so far

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 11, 2024

Who would have thought formerly top-ranked Alabama’s first loss of the season would come against never-beaten-a-top-five-team Vanderbilt? SEC football left fans’ jaws dropped after an unpredictable...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning passes the ball off during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Keys to the Game

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Texas will face one of the original members of its new conference on Saturday for its long-awaited SEC kickoff.  Mississippi State won its opening game against Eastern Kentucky, but the team’s performance...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) during pre-game warm-ups before playing against Middle Tennessee on Sep. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Heisman Watch: Week 4

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning went into the UTSA matchup with +10000 odds to win the Heisman Trophy and left the weekend with +1600 odds. Here are names joining Manning and junior quarterback...

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates a win after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 13, 2024

Conference play started last weekend for a couple of teams as South Carolina defeated Kentucky. Heading into week three, six teams will start their SEC season. No. 1 Georgia: The Bulldogs have been...

Quarterback Arch Manning pushes his way into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2024.

Week 1 takeaways

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Texas football started the 2024 season with a bang. Despite a slow start, the Longhorns picked up the pace against Colorado State in the second quarter and defeated the Rams 52-0 — Texas’ first...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Texas' annual spring game on April 20, 2024.

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 30, 2024

Texas’ recruiting staff had the tough challenge of replacing NFL draft picks and wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and Jordan Whittington, but the program landed three of the best in the...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts Two-time national champion with Georgia and former Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell wrapped up his first NFL preseason by scoring his first touchdown for the Colts....

LSU’s rivalries go across state lines

LSU’s rivalries go across state lines

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Alabama has Auburn, Mississippi has Mississippi State, Texas has Texas A&M, LSU has… Unlike most Southeastern Conference teams, LSU has no in-state rivals in any of the Five conferences. That’s...

Texas vs. ULM: Week four football preview

Texas vs. ULM: Week four football preview

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 4, 2024

There is not a long history between the Texas Longhorns and the ULM Warhawks. But, it will be the last non-conference game before Texas’ Southeastern Conference debut against Mississippi State. In...

Graduate Student guard Shaylee Gonzales evades opponents as she dribbles the ball across the court on March 24, 2024. Gonzales had three steals and two assists in the second round game against Alabama, to help the Longhorns win 65-54.

Shaylee Gonzales declares for 2024 WNBA draft

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 3, 2024

Texas women’s basketball guard Shaylee Gonzales announced her declaration for the 2024 WNBA draft after six years of collegiate basketball. Gonzales announced her next steps through a post shared...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers speaks to the press during Texas’ media day on Dec. 30, 2023.

The history of Texas in the National Championship

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

Despite being four-time national champions, the 2024 Sugar Bowl marks Texas’ first appearance in the College Football Playoff.  The Longhorns won their first three championships in 1963, 1969 and...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2023

Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens After graduating from Texas in 2011, Justin Tucker went undrafted in 2012. That same year, Tucker was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent and has been in...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during UT's game against TCU on Nov. 13, 2023.

Games to Watch: Iowa State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

No. 16 Utah @ No. 19 Arizona Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. on Pac-12 Network This Week 12 matchup of the Pac-12 conference, and Arizona’s last home game, could be unpredictable. The hosts are...

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