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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Season Recap 3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

Season Recap 3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter November 30, 2021

At the close of the 2021 season, the Daily Texan reflected on the good, the bad and the future for Texas Football. The Good It's clear to anyone who watched the Longhorns that there are two offensive...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter November 16, 2021

In the face of an almost unprecedented five-game losing streak capped off with a home loss to Kansas, The Daily Texan takes a look at the good, the bad and the future for Texas football. The Good Xavier...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

The headline is everywhere: Texas has lost four straight games for the first time since 2010. The Longhorns looked dazed and confused the entire game last Saturday in Ames, Iowa, only putting up one touchdown...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter November 2, 2021

In Saturday’s game against Baylor, Texas lost its third game in a row in a similar fashion: sputtering out in the second half after taking an early lead. This repeat loss puts the Longhorns at a worrisome...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

Texas hit the gas, taking the lead over Oklahoma State early in the first quarter only to run out of fuel in the second half for the second straight week. The Cowboys outscored the Longhorns 19-7 after...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas Football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas Football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

The Red River Showdown Saturday marked the first time in Texas history that the Longhorns blew a 21-point lead. Oklahoma chipped away at Texas’ lead in the second half and took home the Golden Hat with...

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A Guide to College GameDay: What to expect

Margaret Wirick October 8, 2021

College GameDay announced on Twitter on Sunday Oct. 3 that the show would head to Dallas, Texas to cover the Red River Rivalry showdown between No. 21 Texas and No. 6 Oklahoma this Saturday.  If you’re...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas Football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas Football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter October 5, 2021

Texas’ game against TCU  on Saturday was a gritty battle, but the Longhorns came out on top, winning 32-27. Texas  also earned the No. 21 spot in the AP Top 25 heading into the Red River Showdown. The...

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas Football

3 for 3: The good, the bad and the future in Texas Football

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021

The Longhorns’ win against Texas Tech last Saturday hinted at what fans haven’t seen from Texas in years: consistency. Coming into the game after a blowout, the Longhorns kept their intensity and...

3 for 3: the good, the bad, the future for Texas

3 for 3: the good, the bad, the future for Texas

Margaret Wirick, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

After taking a “big bite out of the humble pie,” football head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns refocused and kept their opponent scoreless for the first time since 2017.  The win against...

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