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Keys to the game: Kentucky

Keys to the game: Kentucky

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Entering week 13 of college football, No. 3 Texas will take on Kentucky for the final home game of the season. Kentucky currently sits at the bottom of the SEC standings holding a 1–6 conference record,...

Notes from the opponent: Florida

Notes from the opponent: Florida

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 8, 2024

This week the Daily Texan talked to Florida sports journalism student and ESPN Gainesville reporter Joseph Torviso to discuss the upcoming matchup between Texas and Florida. Daily Texan: I just want...

Senior defensive lineman Vernon Broughton attempts to tackle Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas football needs to limit penalties

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 29, 2024

After No. 6 Texas’ nail-biting 27-24 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday, the Longhorns will head into their bye week with plenty to focus and improve on. One of the most critical things that needs to...

The Silver Spur Wranglers grab Bevo ahead of the Sugar Bowl game on Jan. 1, 2019.

Head to head history: Georgia

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 18, 2024

In the 244 combined seasons that Texas and Georgia have played football, the teams have only ever faced off five times. Now for their sixth matchup in history, they will not only be competing in the same...

Longhorns in the NFL Week 3

Longhorns in the NFL Week 3

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 26, 2024

Texas football currently has 31 former athletes in the NFL and with the third week of gameplay coming to a close, here are some former Longhorns that were able to find their way onto the stats sheets.   Xavier...

Head football coach Steve Sarkisian calls a play during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas football’s long-awaited SEC debut

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 23, 2024

In July 2021, Texas announced it would join the Southeastern Conference. At the time, it felt like a lifetime away, but the week is finally here.  Texas football will take on its first SEC opponent,...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe high fives fans after Texas win in Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Does Texas deserve that No. 1 ranking?

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 19, 2024

As of Sunday, Texas returned to the top of the AP Poll after 16 years. Alongside the accolade, fans and opponents alike debated whether the Longhorns are deserving of the No. 1 spot. The Longhorns are...

Opponents to watch: UTSA Roadrunners

Opponents to watch: UTSA Roadrunners

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 13, 2024

Owen McCown, quarterback The redshirt sophomore did not see much action last year over Frank Harris, with only one start. In his 2024 campaign so far he has thrown for 445 yards and holds a 62.3% completion...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at Texas players during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 1

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Georgia: The Bulldogs currently sit on top of both the AP Poll and AFCA Coaches Polls after finishing their season with an impressive 63-3 win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. Georgia’s roster...

Vanderbilt: a leader of integration in the SEC

Vanderbilt: a leader of integration in the SEC

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 23, 2024

Dec. 2, 1967 — history was made as Perry Wallace stepped on the court to play against Southern Methodist University for Vanderbilt, winning 88-84, becoming the first-ever Black basketball student athlete...

Dylan Disu walks onto the court ahead of Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

Dylan Disu fitting in outside 3-point line

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor February 15, 2024

With Texas basketball struggling this season to find a rhythm similar to last year's Elite Eight squad, graduate forward Dylan Disu is showing up in new ways for his team. Disu has always been a substantial...

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