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Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates a tackle during the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Though the two teams have never played, Texas and Clemson are familiar opponents 

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 16, 2024

Though Texas and Clemson have never played against each other, their quarterbacks have. Now, Texas has one goal for the first round of the College Football Playoff: spoil Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik’s...

Local sports news nepotism baby finally gets out of her dad’s shadow as double coverage editor

Local sports news nepotism baby finally gets out of her dad’s shadow as double coverage editor

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 5, 2024

For as long as I can remember, whenever someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would’ve said a professional athlete or sports reporter. Sixteen years later, I’m officially a retired...

Defensive back Andrew Mukuba catches an interception during Texas' game at Michigan on Sept. 7, 2024.

Matchup with Georgia in Atlanta for SEC Championship is perfect test for Texas

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor December 5, 2024

For Texas football, playing Georgia in what is essentially an away game might be exactly what the Longhorns need to win on Saturday.  Texas is 11–1 — The one loss came at home at the hands of...

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron ahead of Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Jahdae Barron’s versatility is why Texas defense is as elite as it is

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 21, 2024

Before the 2024 season, senior Jahdae Barron made the switch from the more internal position of “star” to full-time cornerback. His switch improved not only his performance but the Texas defense overall.   Barron...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver to pass to during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

The return of Lone Star Showdown brings new challenges to this generation of Texas football players

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 21, 2024

It’s been 13 years since these two schools last met on the football field. Since Justin Tucker’s kick sailed through the uprights in College Station, absolutely no love, or maybe hatred, has been lost...

Edge Trey Moore celebrates after recovering a fumble during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas should respect rivalry with Arkansas, but not get too caught up in it 

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 15, 2024

As the story goes, Arkansas hates Texas more than it likes itself.  Texas versus Arkansas is one of college football’s classic rivalries. After a 33-year hiatus, it’s finally returning to conference...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Is there a culture issue for Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns? 

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor November 7, 2024

Early on Thursday morning, On3 Sports reported that sophomore wide receiver Johntay Cook II had left the team. Cook confirmed the news on On3’s Instagram post, commenting “bounce back gon be crazy.”  The...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers runs the ball furing the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Steve Sarkisian has done what he came to Texas to do: build a national championship-caliber team

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor October 17, 2024

The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs have been the gold standard of college football over the past few years. They won back-to-back national championships and have been favored in every game since Sept. 4, 2021.  This...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe tackles a Michigan player during Texas' game in The Big House on Sept. 7, 2024.

To win in Dallas, No. 1 Texas needs to control emotions

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor October 10, 2024

The Red River Rivalry is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. One thing that comes with this rivalry is emotion. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has emphasized to his players after a particularly...

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

The SEC just means more, but so does Texas football

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor September 26, 2024

After three years of waiting, it’s finally here. The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will play SEC football for the first time this week.  Recently the SEC slogan, “It Just Means More,” has been thrown...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers gives a fan his towel after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024. Texas won 31-12.

Despite all the hype, Texas isn’t back — at least not yet

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor September 12, 2024

There’s one statement that Texas fans and haters alike can never agree on.  Texas is back.  Every time the Longhorns win a big game, the statement gets thrown around by someone in the media or...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates after making a tackle during the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma State on Dec. 2, 2023.

Despite the hype, No. 4 Texas football needs to focus to live up to expectations against Colorado State

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor August 29, 2024

For Texas football, avoiding a hangover from last season’s success is the main priority going into the 2024 season. It’s head coach Steve Sarkisian’s fourth year, and the expectations are higher...

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Texas football is in the final stages of preparing for the 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor August 23, 2024

With just over one week until the first kickoff, No. 4 Texas football has been having weekly scrimmages to prepare. Head coach Steve Sarkisian uses these scrimmages to evaluate his team based on all aspects...

Texas baseball completes another weekend come back to take a 2-1 series win over No. 18 Oklahoma

Texas baseball completes another weekend come back to take a 2-1 series win over No. 18 Oklahoma

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor May 4, 2024

Following another series-opening loss, Texas baseball’s seventh in a row, the Longhorns stormed back to beat No. 18 Oklahoma in a doubleheader on Sunday. With severe weather threatening the Norman area...

QB2 Arch Manning catches a snap during Texas' annual spring game on Saturday.

NCAA officially approves coach-to-player play calling headsets for college football

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor April 23, 2024

With the play clock ticking down, all 22 players' gazes are shifted toward their respective sidelines and everyone is looking for one thing: the incoming play call signal. To keep the signal private, multiple...

Infielder Jalin Flores hits a home run during Texas' game at home against BYU on April 5, 2024.

Texas baseball bounces back from Friday’s loss, winning series 2-1 in Houston

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor April 15, 2024

After losing the first game of the series to the Cougars 9-1 on Friday night, Texas baseball pulled together two ninth-inning come-from-behind wins to take the series in Houston. On Saturday, Texas won...

Freshman catcher Nik Sanders high-fives Senior pitcher Charlie Hurley at game two of the annual Fall World Series held at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Nov. 3, 2023. Hurley acted as a coach for all three of the Orange vs. Stripes scrimmage games held.

Texas baseball gets dominated in all game aspects and falls to Houston 9-1

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor April 13, 2024

Texas baseball loses its fifth straight series opener, this time falling to Houston in the opening game of the first and only Big 12 matchup between the teams. The Cougars defeated the Longhorns 9-1 thanks...

Jared Thomas swings a pitch from Abilene Christian University, giving the horns an extra run during the game on April 2, 2024.

Texas baseball falls to Texas State 7-3 to split midweek series

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor April 10, 2024

Just 30 minutes after the conclusion of its first game against Texas State, Texas baseball took the diamond again, this time for a full game. The game was the opposite of last night, where the 9-1 game...

After weather delay in San Marcos, Texas baseball defeats Texas State 9-1

After weather delay in San Marcos, Texas baseball defeats Texas State 9-1

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor April 10, 2024

Just as the Tuesday storms in Austin rolled south towards San Marcos, Texas baseball was first to roll through the Bobcats, leaving Bobcat Ballpark with a 9-1 lead as play was suspended ahead of the ninth...

Texas baseball wins series, hangs on to defeat No. 23 Kansas State 6-3

Texas baseball wins series, hangs on to defeat No. 23 Kansas State 6-3

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 30, 2024

In a complete shift from the high scoring games on Thursday and Friday nights, with teams blowing the other out, Texas defeated No. 23 Kansas State 6-3 in Manhattan, Kansas. With the win on Saturday, the...

Right-handed pitcher Andre Duplantier II prepares to pitch during the game against Houston Christian University on Feb. 20, 2024.

Texas baseball bounces back with dominant 21-11 win over No. 23 Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 29, 2024

After getting dominated by No. 23 Kansas State on Thursday night, Texas baseball reciprocated  the Wildcats’ same energy to even the series at 1-1. In an all out slug-fest on Friday night, Texas came...

Texas gets dominated by Kansas State on road for a series-opening loss

Texas gets dominated by Kansas State on road for a series-opening loss

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 29, 2024

No. 23 Kansas State took down Texas in dominant fashion thanks to hot hitting and solid pitching on Thursday night.  After jumping out to an early lead, Texas gave up an eight-run second inning to...

Left-handed pitcher Luke Harrison pitches the ball to a batter during Texas game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Texas baseball fails to put offense together, falls to Texas A&M Corpus Christi 4-1

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 26, 2024

Following a run-ruling series win over the weekend against Baylor, Texas baseball was unable to put together any kind of offensive performance against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The Islanders out-hit...

Pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. pitches during Texas' game against LSU on March 1, 2024. The Longhorns lost to the Tigers 6-3.

Texas baseball’s pitching improving, but needs to stay consistent

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 21, 2024

After Texas Baseball head coach David Pierce named himself the pitching coach at the beginning of the season on top of the rest of his coaching duties, there was a buzz about how Texas’ arms would perform.  So...

Second baseman Dee Kennedy attempts to bunt the ball during Texas' game against the University of San Diego on Feb. 18, 2024.

Texas baseball freshman Dee Kennedy hits a walk off single to defeat Air Force 6-5

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Tied at 5 runs each with no outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, Air Force shifted its lineup to have five infielders, leaving a huge gap in center field.  It all looked the...

David Shaw pitches during Texas' game against Cal Poly on Feb. 23, 2024.

Texas baseball pours in runs in seventh inning to defeat Air Force 12-3

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 21, 2024

After pulling off a walk-off win on Tuesday, Texas dominated in its second game against Air Force, winning 12-3. As head coach David Pierce has emphasized throughout the season, he feels that his team...

Catcher Kimble Schuessler at bat during Texas' game against A&M on March 5, 2024. The Longhorns fell to the Aggies 9-2.

El equipo de béisbol de Texas no se echa atrás en la competencia después de su cuarta derrota consecutiva

Lindsey Plotkin and Daniela Capistran March 7, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 5 de marzo de 2024 por Lindsey Plotkin y fue traducido al español por Daniela Capistran. La última vez que el equipo de béisbol...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after scoring a touchdown during Texas’ game against Wyoming on September 17, 2023.

Worthy: el más rápido en la historia de Combine mientras Texas domina el draft de la NFL

Nota del editor: Este artículo fue publicado originalmente el 4 de marzo del 2024 por Evan Vieth y Lindsey Plotkin y fue traducido al español por Sofia Estrada Ferrufino. “Toma tu tiempo, hombre,...

Catcher Kimble Schuessler at bat during Texas' game against A&M on March 5, 2024. The Longhorns fell to the Aggies 9-2.

Texas baseball not backing down from competition after fourth straight loss

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 5, 2024

The last time No. 24 Texas baseball won a game was a week ago against St. John’s. Despite being on a four-game losing streak and falling to rival No. 7 Texas A&M 9-2 on Tuesday in front of the...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after scoring a touchdown during Texas’ game against Wyoming on September 17, 2023.

Worthy: fastest in Combine history as Texas takes on NFL draft

Evan Vieth and Lindsey Plotkin March 4, 2024

“Take your time, man, you’re chasing a record,” said Daniel Jeremiah, NFL media analyst. Jeremiah was on the main NFL Combine broadcast, locked in on former Texas Longhorn receiver Xavier Worthy’s...

Junior David Shaw pitches during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on March 3, 2024. The Longhorns lost 14-11.

Texas’ epic pitching collapses against Vanderbilt, gives up seven-run lead

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2024

After taking a 10-3 lead, the Texas bullpen failed to contain the bats of Vanderbilt and gave up eight straight runs, eventually falling 14-11.  “It wasn’t good,” head coach David Pierce said...

Infielder Jack O'Dowd celebrates his home-run during Texas' game against Texas State on Saturday. The Horns fell to the Bobcats 11-10.

Texas comes up short in a home run battle against Texas State, falling 11-10

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 2, 2024

Texas State has nicknamed its home ballpark “Slam Marcos” and wasted no time showing No. 15 Texas and senior pitcher Charlie Hurley why. Texas State defeated Texas 11-10 by way of three home runs,...

Pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. pitches during Texas' game against LSU on on March 1, 2024. The Longhorns lost to the Tigers 6-3.

LSU outplays Texas on both sides of the mound, takes a 6-3 win

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 2, 2024

In its first game at the Astros Foundation College Classic, No. 15 Texas sent its best pitcher, redshirt junior Lebarron Johnson Jr. out against one of the best pitchers in the nation, No. 3 LSU junior...

No. 15 Texas blasts past St. John’s 15-4

No. 15 Texas blasts past St. John’s 15-4

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

With both teams tied at three runs each in the fourth inning, sophomore shortstop Jalin Flores launched a grand slam 418 feet to left field to give Texas a four-run lead. The four-run bomb was just what...

Texas Baseball needs consistency to keep winning after opening weekend

Texas Baseball needs consistency to keep winning after opening weekend

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 20, 2024

Texas baseball won its opening weekend series against San Diego 2-1, and while the team looks promising, there is still a lot of work to be done if Texas wants to return to Omaha for the 39th time.  After...

A San Diego player makes it to first base during the game at Disch-Falk Field on Friday.

Texas baseball struggles on both sides of ball, falls to San Diego in extra innings

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 20, 2024

One out into the bottom of the 11th inning, redshirt junior catcher Kimble Schuessler popped a ball up to right center field. The ball was caught low and junior pinch hitter Caden Cummings left first base...

Jared Thomas runs to third base during Texas' game against San Diego on Feb. 18, 2024.

No. 16 Texas baseball bounces back 9-4 to take the series over San Diego

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 19, 2024

After a slow start and going down 2-0 in the second inning on Sunday, Texas never looked back.  Redshirt junior pitcher Tanner Witt started the game on the mound, but struggled after just one inning,...

Redshirt senior Peyton Powell tags the San Diego runner out as he slides into third base on Friday. Powell finished the game with 2 hits and 1 run helping the Longhorns defeat the Toreros 7-3.

No. 16 Texas baseball overcomes slow start to beat San Diego on opening day

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 17, 2024

With the bases loaded and No. 16 Texas trailing by one run, sophomore shortstop Jalin Flores went yard to the brand new Yeti Yard.  “When I saw the first pitch (and) saw what he’s got, I didn’t...

Texas softball excited to hit the road to start the 2024 season

Texas softball excited to hit the road to start the 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 9, 2024

To start its season, No. 8/5 Texas softball will pack its bags and hit the road to play some of the best teams in the country.  The Longhorns will travel to Los Angeles, California to play San Diego...

Steve Sarkisian hopes his obsession with winning championships is shared by his team

Steve Sarkisian hopes his obsession with winning championships is shared by his team

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 9, 2024

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian came to Texas to do one thing. Win championships. Now that he’s tasted a conference championship, he’s hungry for more.  “I came here to win a championship...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after his touchdown during Texas' game against Wyoming on September 16, 2023. Texas beat Wyoming 31-10.

The Daily Texan’s Super Bowl picks

With Super Bowl Sunday just a few days away, the entire country has its eyes on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs against the elite San Francisco 49ers. Being the sports staff...

Pitcher Charlie Hurley during Texas' Alumni game on February 2.

Head baseball coach David Pierce analyzes pitchers ahead of 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 6, 2024

After naming himself pitching coach in the offseason, baseball Head Coach David Pierce played seven different pitchers at the Alumni Game. Pierce made the move to pitching coach to allow for a more dynamic...

Freshmen Oliver Service and Sam Ardoin hold their horns up as "The Eyes of Texas" plays on November 5, 2023, before the third game of the Fall World Series begins.

Texas Baseball is keeping it simple going into the 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Ahead of the 2024 baseball season, head coach David Pierce is going back to the basics with his team.  Texas enters the 2024 season ranked No. 16 by D1 Baseball and has several players being selected...

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

In wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, Steve Sarkisian takes full advantage of transfer portal

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor January 22, 2024

“All y’all come to Texas.” On Sept. 9, 2023, Texas senior running back Keilan Robinson yelled this to Alabama’s recruits after Texas defeated Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Robinson himself...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Sanders recently declared for the NFL draft.

Junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders declares for the NFL Draft

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

After a historic career in just three years at Texas, junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders will forgo his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. During his time at Texas, Sanders caught 99 passes...

Third-year running back Jonathon Brooks during Texas' home game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023. Brooks recently declared for the NFL draft.

Running back Jonathon Brooks declares for the 2024 NFL Draft

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Redshirt sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards in 10 games in 2023 before tearing his ACL against TCU. He ran for 10 touchdowns...

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington celebrates after completing a catch during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024.

Texas falls to Washington 37-31 in a last-second heartbreaker

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor January 2, 2024

Texas had 50 seconds left to claim the second and final spot in the national championship.  No. 2 Washington had a six point lead over No. 3 Texas going into the final drive of the 2024 Allstate Sugar...

After much needed break, Texas football is ready to be out on field again

After much needed break, Texas football is ready to be out on field again

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 31, 2023

For the first time in almost one month, No. 3 Texas will take the field to play a football game on Monday. The last time the Longhorns had an extended break between games was in mid October following a...

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

Texas football to build on its culture with the 2023 early signing day class

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 21, 2023

On the early signing day for high school football athletes, head coach Steve Sarkisian signed 23 newcomers to the 2024 recruiting class. The class includes 21 high school athletes and two transfers.  The...

Redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy launches the ball to his teammates against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Backup quarterback Maalik Murphy plans to enter the transfer portal

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 13, 2023

Redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy told the Texas coaching staff that he intends to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Murphy appeared in six games for Texas and started...

Zion Tupuola-Fetui celebrates after a tackle during the Washington football game at the 2022 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome on December 28.

Notes from the opponent: Washington

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 7, 2023

The Daily Texan chatted with the sports editor of The Daily UW, Ethan Kilbreath, about the familiar matchup of No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas going into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the...

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington runs the ball during the game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24.

Texas players to watch in the Sugar Bowl

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 7, 2023

Quinn Ewers - Quarterback Sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers started playing his best football at the end of the season, and it has paid off. He led Texas to its first Big 12 Championship in 14 years...

Adonai Mitchell and Ja'Tavion Sanders celebrate after Mitchell's touchdown during the Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 2, 2023.

How No. 3 Texas got to its first ever College Football Playoff

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 3, 2023

For the first time ever, Texas football is going to the College Football Playoff. As the No. 3 team, Texas will face No. 2 Washington in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, a rematch of last year’s...

Defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat scores a touchdown during the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2. It was the first touchdown of his career at UT.

Trick plays, T’Vondre Sweat lead Texas to Big 12 Title over Oklahoma State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 2, 2023

T’Vondre Sweat struck the Heisman pose after catching a first-quarter touchdown. Yes, the 362-pound defensive lineman and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year T’Vondre Sweat.  For Sweat, this was...

Kicker Bert Auburn during Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Bert Auburn’s perfect game leads No. 7 Texas to a dominating 57-7 win over Texas Tech

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 25, 2023

Big bad Bert. Curly Bert. Automatic Auburn. Whatever nickname you give him, junior kicker Bert Auburn outshined all of the seniors on senior night.  Auburn showed up to the game against Texas Tech...

Jordan Whittington embodies what it means to be on a championship team

Jordan Whittington embodies what it means to be on a championship team

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 21, 2023

Senior wide receiver Jordan Whittington almost quit football his sophomore year. Thankfully he didn’t, and he has now grown into one of the most impactful players on the Texas team. His mom will get...

Texas Football coach Steve Sarkisian and players during The Eyes of Texas after a 31-24 win against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

How Texas’ culture has led to its first 10-win season since 2018

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 20, 2023

For the first time since 2018, No. 7 Texas has won at least 10 football games in a season. The Longhorns are one win away from clinching a spot in the Big 12 title game. Head coach Steve Sarkisian attributes...

Senior Jordan Whittington secures touchdown in No. 7 Texas’ 26-16 win over Iowa State

Senior Jordan Whittington secures touchdown in No. 7 Texas’ 26-16 win over Iowa State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 19, 2023

Senior wide receiver Jordan Whittington scored his first touchdown of the season deep into the third quarter of the team’s tight matchup against Iowa State on Saturday. The touchdown was Texas’ first...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, during LSU’s 52-35 win against Florida at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Week 12: Heisman Watch

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 16, 2023

Jayden Daniels - LSU In LSU’s 52-35 win over Florida, Daniels became the first Football Bowl Subdivision quarterback to throw for over 350 yards and run for over 200 yards in the same game. He threw...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Longhorns' game against the TCU Horned Frogs on Nov. 11, 2023. The game was Ewers' first back since getting injured during Texas' game at Houston.

El No. 7 Texas sobrevive en Fort Worth y vence a TCU 29-26

Lindsey Plotkin and Nicolas Siman November 13, 2023

Con poco más de dos minutos para el final del juego, el mariscal de campo de segundo año (redshirt), Quinn Ewers, lanzó un pase perfecto al receptor abierto de tercer año, Adonai Mitchell, en tercera...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Longhorns' game against the TCU Horned Frogs on Nov. 11, 2023. The game was Ewers' first back since getting injured during Texas' game at Houston.

No. 7 Texas hangs on in Fort Worth to beat TCU 29-26

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 12, 2023

With just over two minutes left to play in the game, sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers launched a perfect pass to junior wide receiver Adonai Mitchell on third-and-12. With just over two minutes left to...

Defensive linemen T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy during Texas' game against Kansas State on Nov. 4, 2023.

T’Vondre Sweat, Byron Murphy dominate offenses on field while helping teammates improve

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 9, 2023

The Texas defensive line duo of senior T’Vondre Sweat and junior Byron Murphy has proved that they are a force to be reckoned with.  Sweat and Murphy have led the defensive charge this season. In...

Special teams unit has kept Texas standing in Ewers’ absence

Special teams unit has kept Texas standing in Ewers’ absence

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 9, 2023

Since the beginning of the season, head coach Steve Sarkisian has praised his team’s ability to be versatile. The special teams unit is no exception to this.  Special teams has been key for Texas...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Quinn Ewers will start Saturday’s game at TCU

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 9, 2023

In Thursday’s weekly media availability, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian announced that sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers will start after missing two weeks due to a shoulder injury. No. 7...

Texas pushed through 'self-inflicted wounds' in 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State

Texas pushed through ‘self-inflicted wounds’ in 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 7, 2023

On the final play of overtime against Kansas State, senior defensive back Ryan Watts lined up in what looked like man coverage. He slightly nodded to senior defensive back Jahdae Barron and it was all...

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 4, 2023

Turnovers changed the course of No. 7 Texas’ 33-30 overtime win over No. 23 Kansas State.  Texas was able to force two true turnovers to start the second half.  Sophomore defensive back Michael...

Opponents to Watch: Kansas State

Opponents to Watch: Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 2, 2023

Kansas State has stormed through the Big 12 and is one of the hottest teams in the conference, seeing as it is one of the five teams tied for first place. Ranked at No. 23 in this week’s AP Poll, the...

Initially a walk-on, Michael Taaffe has made a name for himself on the Texas defense

Initially a walk-on, Michael Taaffe has made a name for himself on the Texas defense

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 30, 2023

Michael Taaffe took a chance on himself. He accepted a preferred walk-on offer to Texas out of high school instead of going somewhere where he would have had a guaranteed scholarship.  A sophomore...

Quarterback Maalik Murphy adjusts his helmet as he takes the field for warmups against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas offense is in confident, capable hands of Maalik Murphy

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 26, 2023

With sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers out recovering from a shoulder injury, redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy will be perfectly fine to lead Texas in Ewers’ absence. Murphy’s laid-back...

Texas Football coach Steve Sarkisian and players during The Eyes of Texas after a 31-24 win against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas football’s culture shines, even with uncertainty surrounding Ewers’ injury

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 23, 2023

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up Monday’s weekly press conference by praising his team’s culture. In No. 7 Texas’ 31-24 win over Houston, Texas took a 21-0 lead before Houston...

Texas sobrevive en Houston con una victoria de 31-24

Texas sobrevive en Houston con una victoria de 31-24

Lindsey Plotkin and Nicolas Siman October 23, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 21  de octubre del 2023 por Lindsey Plotkin y fue traducido al español por Nicolas Siman. Con 12 minutos y 49 segundos por jugar en la...

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 21, 2023

With 12:49 left to play in the first half, No. 8 Texas led Houston 21-0. On three consecutive drives, Houston tied the game at 21 points less than three minutes into the third quarter.  Texas got off...

Houston Cougars' Quarterback Donovan Smith

Notes from the Opponent: Houston

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 19, 2023

The Daily Texan chatted with Starns Leland, the sports editor for The Cougar, to talk about why this week’s football game is so important for the University of Houston.  The Daily Texan: This game...

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian during UT's game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

Steve Sarkisian not worried by the loss to Oklahoma

Lindsey Plotkin,, Sports Desk Editor October 9, 2023

Just two days after losing in a heartbreaking fashion to Oklahoma, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the Texas football team are ready to get back to work. After the 34-30 upset, Texas fell to...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is tackled during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners 34-30 during the annual Red River Rivalry Game.

Texas falls to Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry game for the ages

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 7, 2023

The Red River Rivalry is nicknamed the Red River Shootout for a reason — the game always makes fans expect the unexpected. With both teams undefeated at 5–0, Texas ranked No. 3 and Oklahoma No....

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against Kansas on September 30, 2023.

Texas has all of the keys to beat an untested Oklahoma

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 5, 2023

There’s truly no other college football rivalry like it. Texas. Oklahoma. The states may only be separated by the Red River, but the roughly 92,000 screaming fans with a life-or-death allegiance to their...

Running back Jonathon Brooks scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS, 2 years after the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns in Austin.

Jonathan Brooks brilla en la victoria de 40-14 de Texas sobre Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Nicolas Siman October 2, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 30 de septiembre del 2023 por Lindsey Plotkin y fue traducido al español por Nicolas Siman. Jonathan Brooks se negó a ser tacleado. Cuando...

Running back Jonathon Brooks scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS, 2 years after the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns in Austin.

Jonathon Brooks shines in No. 3 Texas’ 40-14 win over No. 23 Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 30, 2023

Jonathon Brooks refused to be tackled. When sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers and the rest of the Texas offense struggled in the first half, Brooks rolled through the Kansas defense.  In the first half,...

Texas' Jahdae Barron celebrates after receiving an interception and scoring a touchdown against the University of Texas at San Antonio on Sept. 17, 2022. Texas defeated UTSA 41-20.

Texas wasn’t his initial plan, but Jahdae Barron is fitting in perfectly

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 29, 2023

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron might not always be the one making the big tackle or a flashy interception, but he holds the Texas defense together. The player from Pflugerville has nine solo tackles...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian in Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023. Before he was hired as Texas' coach, he served as Alabama football's offensive coordinator.

Steve Sarkisian is thankful for his 2021 loss to Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 25, 2023

Two years ago, Texas football lost at home to a 1-8 Kansas team in overtime on a two-point conversion. This year the teams will meet for the last time as Big 12 opponents in Austin. But, the matchup looks...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders blocks a tackle and makes room for quarterback Quinn Ewers to score a touchdown during Texas' game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the Bears 38-6 in their first Big 12 conference game of the season.

Tight end JT Sanders is key for Ewers’ offensive success

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2023

Sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers looked like he was going to be forced out of bounds for a short gain on third down and nine. Instead, he turned the corner, beat his defender and tiptoed down the sideline...

Texas tight end Gunnar Helm runs to make a touchdown during the Longhorns' game against the Wyoming Cowboys on September 26, 2023.

Texas football is finally a fourth-quarter team

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 21, 2023

In his third year as Texas football’s head coach, Steve Sarkisian has finally figured out how to stop his team’s kryptonite of finishing close games. Last season, Texas had five losses, all by one...

El No. 4 Texas se recupera de las dificultades en la primera mitad para vencer a Wyoming por 31-10

El No. 4 Texas se recupera de las dificultades en la primera mitad para vencer a Wyoming por 31-10

Lindsey Plotkin and Nicolas Siman September 18, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 17 de septiembre del 2023 por Lindsey Plotkin y fue traducido al español por Nicolas Siman. Texas finalizó el tercer cuarto empatando...

No. 4 Texas shakes off first half woes to beat Wyoming, 31-10

No. 4 Texas shakes off first half woes to beat Wyoming, 31-10

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 16, 2023

Texas ended the third quarter tied 10-10 with Wyoming and no momentum on either side of the ball. Just like last week, Texas played lights out in the fourth quarter, scoring three touchdowns to win the...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell during the game against Rice on Sept. 2, 2023.

Week 3: Big 12 power rankings

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 14, 2023

1. No. 4 Texas Longhorns Fresh off of handing Alabama its first nonconference regular season loss in six years and winning its first AP top three game in 15 years, Texas comes into the rankings at No....

Masters, U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth named to the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Masters, U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth named to the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 13, 2023

Jordan Spieth only needed one year at Texas to lead the men’s golf program to its third national title in 2012. Eleven years later, Spieth will be inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.  Just...

Linebacker Jaylan Ford tackles an opposing player during Texas' game versus Alabama on September 9, 2023.

No. 4 Texas football still looking to improve after defeating Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 11, 2023

Steve Sarkisian may have completed the almost impossible task of defeating Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama, but he won’t let this one win define Texas’ season. No. 4 Texas will return home...

Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. celebrates a tackle during Texas' game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas defense key to stifling Alabama in signature road win

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 10, 2023

Alabama is one of the toughest places to play in college football, now with a home record of 103-9 under head coach Nick Saban. The loud and hostile environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium makes it hard for...

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2023

While sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers’ performance against Rice was by no means bad, his first half struggles and problems connecting on long balls left fans wondering how he’ll fare against Alabama...

Redshirt freshman quarterback, Quinn Ewers, attempts a pass during the Orange and White spring football game on April 23, 2022. The game showcased the talents of Ewers and sophomore quarterback Hudson Card as they competed for the starting position this fall.

Texas defeats Rice 37-10, with strong defensive showing in season opener

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 2, 2023

On a sweltering September afternoon at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, No. 11 Texas defeated Rice 37-10 in its first game of the season.  Texas struggled offensively in the first half, going...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2023

As college football begins, NFL preseason comes to an end. Take a look at these former Longhorns and their performances throughout their respective preseasons and careers.  Bijan Robinson, RB Atlanta...

Texas football ready to ‘embrace the hate’ ahead of final Big 12 season

Texas football ready to ‘embrace the hate’ ahead of final Big 12 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2023

With Texas football’s Big 12 farewell tour starting on Saturday, head coach Steve Sarkisian is preparing his team to face any team.  Coming in ranked at No. 11 in the preseason AP poll of the season,...

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 28, 2023

Just five days out from the first football game, head coach Steve Sarkisian walked into a press conference with a huge smile on his face. Why?  “I love football,” Sarkisian said. “It’s the...

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Texas extends athletic director Chris Del Conte’s contract through 2030

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 24, 2023

Since he was hired in December 2017 as the athletic director, Chris Del Conte’s impact on Texas athletics has been undeniable. Del Conte has been part of 11 national championships, 58 Big 12 championships...

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Two former Texas soccer stars take field at Women’s World Cup

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 27, 2023

Former Longhorns Chelsea Surpris and Julia Grosso are on soccer’s biggest stage as they represent their respective countries of Haiti and Canada in the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Australia and...

Texas rowing caps off season with trip to Henley Royal Regatta

Texas rowing caps off season with trip to Henley Royal Regatta

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 13, 2023

Texas rowing traveled across the pond to participate in the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England. The reigning Big 12 Champions competed in several of the regatta’s challenge cups, bringing...

Julien Alfred becomes first Longhorn to sweep USTFCCCA Track Athlete of the Year awards

Julien Alfred becomes first Longhorn to sweep USTFCCCA Track Athlete of the Year awards

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 3, 2023

Despite being the first Texas Longhorn in history to sweep the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Track Athlete of the Year awards, Julien Alfred is still not satisfied....

SEC announces football opponents for 2024 season

SEC announces football opponents for 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter June 19, 2023

As Texas and Oklahoma prepare to move to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, the SEC released football opponents for the upcoming season. Many current SEC opponents are former Big 12 rivals, making Texas’...

Women’s basketball signee Madison Booker shows talents as McDonald’s All-American

Women’s basketball signee Madison Booker shows talents as McDonald’s All-American

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter June 5, 2023

While the Texas women’s basketball signee has not yet made her way to the Forty Acres, Madison Booker has proved herself as a force to be reckoned with against other incoming freshmen. The No. 12-ranked...

No. 4-seed Texas falls to No. 5-seed Louisville 73-51 in second round of NCAA tournament

No. 4-seed Texas falls to No. 5-seed Louisville 73-51 in second round of NCAA tournament

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter March 20, 2023

No. 4-seed Texas women’s basketball took the court in the Moody Center one final time this season against No. 5-seed Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After its first round win, ...

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