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Quarterback Arch Manning during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 1.

Concussion or developed confidence? Either way, Arch Manning is playing ball

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor November 5, 2025

Watching redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning’s performance last Saturday, it was hard to believe he was the same guy on the field from a few weeks ago who floundered against Ohio State in his...

Quarterback Arch Manning during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 1.

What 42 days on the road taught Texas football

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor November 3, 2025

The joy of suiting up and stepping into Darrell K Royal-Memorial Stadium was palpable when watching this Texas football team that traveled over 8,000 miles across 42 long days away from home. “We’re...

Sophomore Arch Manning celebrates scoring a touchdown with freshman Daylan McCutcheon against San Jose State on Sept. 6, 2025.

Live Coverage: Texas football vs. Vanderbilt

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor November 1, 2025

After 42 days on the road, No. 20 Texas football is back on its home turf playing No. 9 Vanderbilt in a make-or-break top-20 matchup. The Longhorns have managed to hold their own during their time on...

Freshman Zina Umeozulu runs out of the tunnel in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before facing the Sam Houston Bearkats on Sept. 20, 2025.

English: A win is a win — especially this week

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 30, 2025

I know how frustrating the past two weeks have been. Two overtimes against two of the worst teams in the Southeastern Conference seems absolutely abysmal. We did not travel either of these past weekends. Instead,...

Quarterback Arch Manning smiles while "The Eyes of Texas" plays after winning the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 11.

Arch Manning did not practice Monday, following concussion protocol

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 27, 2025

Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning did not practice Monday morning, according to head coach Steve Sarkisian during Monday’s press conference. “He's in protocol right now,” Sarkisian...

Longhorn head coach Steve Sarkisian during the Longhorns game against Florida on Oct. 4, 2025.

Sarkisian addresses NFL rumors in latest edition of college football’s coaching carousel

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 26, 2025

Right after a glorious, 31-point comeback that led to an overtime win, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian had some rumors to address. And address them he did, eyebrows raised and hands emphatically tapping...

Longhorn head coach Steve Sarkisian during the Longhorns game against Florida on Oct. 4, 2025.

English: How does one translate “The Process” in this era of college football?

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 23, 2025

Personally, whenever I think about college football, one figure comes to mind: the infamous Nick Saban, possibly one of the greatest coaches of all time. There were several things unique to Saban that...

Steve Sarkisian and senior Michael Taaffe celebrate after the game against Kentucky on Oct. 18, 2025.

Injury report: Cole Hutson, Michael Taaffe out, CJ Baxter probable

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 22, 2025

The initial injury report for the upcoming week against Mississippi State lists three Texas players as out and three other Texas players as probable. Redshirt freshman wide receiver Aaron Butler, senior...

Longhorn head coach Steve Sarkisian leaves the field after the Longhorns' game against Florida on Oct. 4, 2025.

Steve Sarkisian won’t be giving up offensive playcalling anytime soon

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 21, 2025

There were some rough moments during Saturday’s game against Kentucky, but not all of them came from the guys on the field. The first was a trick play in the first quarter on 3rd-and-three that ultimately...

Sophomore Brandon Baker celebrates after the game against the Wildcats with Michael Taaffe in Lexington Kentucky on Oct. 18, 2025.

Texas defense, special teams help salvage close win in overtime against Kentucky

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 18, 2025

The ugliest win Texas football has pulled off this season was left in the hands — or, more accurately, right foot — of graduate kicker Mason Shipley. Down to the fourth-and-long, Texas had just...

Freshman Graceson Littleton forces a fumble during the Longhorns game against Florida on Oct. 4, 2025.

English: Maybe being the overrated underdog is Texas’ brand of football

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 16, 2025

Since the season-opening loss, the biggest question circulating Texas football has gone, for the most part, unanswered: What is this team’s identity? Head coach Steve Sarkisian perpetually says...

Junior Malik Muhammad runs out through of the tunnel through smoke before the game against Sam Houston on Sept. 20, 2025.

What Malik Muhammad’s return meant for Texas last week, what it means going forward

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 14, 2025

When Malik Muhammad went down during regular practice with a lower leg injury before the Florida game, the outside narrative was “next man up.” “Malik’s a really good player, one of my really...

Senior Michael Taaffe puts the golden hat on and walks over to the student section after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 on Oct. 11.

Red River magic: Unranked Texas upsets No. 6 Oklahoma in Dallas showdown

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 12, 2025

The Red River Rivalry, every year without fail, is nothing short of magical. Season after season, fans in burnt orange and crimson make the pilgrimage to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, hoping to experience...

The Longhorn student section celebrates a touchdown against San Jose State on Sept. 6, 2025.

English: Buy back into the culture

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 9, 2025

There were a lot of things running through my mind as I walked out of The Swamp in Gainesville, but one undeniable thought has stayed with me — from the start of the game, through the postgame press...

Rookie Kelvin Banks blocks edge Brian Burns on the New Orleans Saints' opening drive against the New York Giants on Oct. 5, 2025.

Former Longhorns Kelvin Banks Jr., Jaylan Ford reflect on Texas football’s recent performance

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Former Longhorns linebacker Jaylan Ford and left guard Kelvin Banks Jr. still have faith in Texas football. While they now enjoy professional football careers with the New Orleans Saints, both continue...

Junior Ethan Burke rounds the edge and grabs Spartan quarterback Walker Eget against San José State on Sept. 6, 2025.

Texas football’s defense needs to return to the standard

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 7, 2025

It was probably the most depressing Monday press conference of the entire season. After the fiasco in Gainesville this weekend and an exit from the top 25 in the AP Poll, the mood was appropriate. The...

Sophomore Arch Manning gets tackled during the Longhorns game against Florida on Oct. 4, 2025.

Saturday was a battle in the trenches — and Texas lost

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 5, 2025

There’s not a lot of silver lining to Texas football’s loss to Florida yesterday. The one and only positive facet of this game was the way that redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning played....

Senior Matthew Caldwell breaks off a read option keeper against Sam Houston on Sept. 20, 2025.

Live updates: Texas football v. Florida

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 4, 2025

Coming off a bye week, Texas football is in Gainesville for the first contest in a series of road games as Southeastern Conference play descends upon the Longhorns. Although Texas sits at 3-1, playing...

Texas quarterback Arch Manning steps toward Sam Houston Linebacker Antavious Fish after Manning scored a touchdown in a brief confrontation Sept. 20 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

English: Get ready for a road trip!

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 2, 2025

I hope everyone enjoyed this bye week and got some rest, because our road trip is just getting started, and it isn’t set to end anytime soon. I mean this in both a literal and a metaphorical sense, as...

Sophomore Arch Manning after the snap during a game against UT El Paso at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025.

It’s a different age of media coverage: Texas football has to evolve

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor October 2, 2025

During his regular, run-of-the-mill Monday press conference, head coach Steve Sarkisian made a very good point about the coverage of Texas football. “For the largest city in the United States that...

Junior Ethan Burke rounds the edge and grabs Spartan quarterback Walker Eget against San José State on Sept. 6, 2025.

Ethan Burke wreaks havoc with quiet intensity, matter-of-fact work ethic

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 25, 2025

The highlight of this year’s Texas football team, without a doubt, is its defense. With just an average of 211 yards per game allowed this season, Texas’ defense is currently ranked as the fifth...

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

How the NCAA transfer portal window’s move could affect Texas football

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 22, 2025

Last Wednesday, the NCAA made the decision to close the April transfer portal window and move to a singular stretch for offseason recruitment in college football. The transfer portal has caused chaos...

Texas quarterback Arch Manning steps toward Sam Houston Linebacker Antavious Fish after Manning scored a touchdown in a brief confrontation Sept. 20 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

‘He’s got his swagger back’: Manning finds offensive rhythm in Sam Houston State takedown

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 21, 2025

For the first time this season, Texas football’s opening offensive drive resulted in a journey to the endzone. Sophomore running back Jerrick Gibson ran the ball in for a 13-yard touchdown, and...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian ahead of Texas' game against Ohio State on Aug. 30, 2025.

English: What’s so important about complementary football?

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 18, 2025

Nearly every single time he sits at the press conference table — postgame or Mondays, rain or shine — Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian says two enigmatic words. “Complementary football.” “I...

Running back CJ Baxter fights off Kansas linebacker Rich Miller on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football injury report: CJ Baxter out, Quintrevion Wisner, others questionable

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 15, 2025

Texas football played UT-El Paso last week while missing several key players.  Junior running back Quintrevion Wisner was out for the second game in a row from an ongoing leg injury, junior wide receiver...

Sophomore Arch Manning throws a pass during the first quarter against UTEP on Sept. 13, 2025.

‘He’s in the fire’: Arch Manning still struggling to find offensive rhythm

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 14, 2025

Texas left the field yesterday with a win against the University of Texas at El Paso, but it didn’t come without the team continuously shooting itself in the foot. The score was kept to a safe 27-10,...

Live updates: Texas football v. UTEP

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 13, 2025

Now sitting with a 1-1 record, Texas football is playing again at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, this time against little brother UT-El Paso. The Longhorns and Miners are currently warming up...

Sophomore Colin Simmons chases Buckeye quarterback Julian Sayin forcing an incompletion during the Longhorns' week one game in Columbus Ohio on Aug. 30, 2025.

English: Get the yellow off my football field!

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Last weekend was a pretty good weekend. I got to the press box much later than I planned to — my apologies if I knocked you down running through Bevo Blvd. And the food definitely wasn’t on the...

Darrell K. Royal stadium erupts as Freshman Parker Livingstone scampers to the end zone against San Jose State on Sept. 6, 2025.

Texas football bounces back, winning against San Jose State in first home game

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 6, 2025

Rain drizzled down in Darrell K Royal Texas-Memorial Stadium. The sidewalks on Bevo Boulevard were slippery and the sun was invisible behind the overcast of gloomy, grey clouds. Yet it didn’t...

Running back Quintrevion Wisner runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during Texas' home playoff game against Clemson on Dec. 21, 2024.

Live updates: Texas Longhorns vs. the San Jose State Spartans

Meaghan English and Zach Davis September 6, 2025

After losing last Saturday to Ohio State, the Texas Longhorns look to bounce back against San Jose State in its home opener. The Spartans also lost their opening game of the season, falling to Central...

UT students cheer through an orange fog while "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC plays in Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of the fourth quarter of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

English: Abandon all hope, ye who enter DKR

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor September 4, 2025

After Saturday’s loss, I made the executive decision to turn off my phone. The criticism from the media is well-deserved. Texas did not play well offensively and if the same issues that presented...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian ahead of Texas' game against Ohio State on Aug. 20, 2025.

First game struggles for Texas football: Young offensive line, play calling needs work

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 30, 2025

There’s no denying it — the hours from 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday were not Texas football’s finest hours.   After being slated as the No. 1 team in the preseason AP and Coaches’...

UT football player Morice Blackwell Jr. celebrates his win against The University of Alabama at Littlefield Fountain on Sept. 10, 2023.

English: Playing on the road doesn’t have to be a weakness

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 28, 2025

The most memorable Texas football game that I’ve experienced as a student wasn’t at home. It was in Birmingham, Alabama, in September 2023, the first away game of the season during my first semester...

Where you should watch the Ohio State game

Posse East Recommended by Meaghan English, Nicholas Kingman Tucked between San Jacinto Boulevard and Duval Street in North Campus, Posse East is a popular sports venue with plenty of outside seating...

Ohio State's mascot "Brutus" during the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, 2025.

Not quite a revenge tour: Longhorns look to navigate new Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 27, 2025

The Ohio State Buckeyes may be the defending national champions, but that doesn’t negate the fact that this is a brand-new season. It’s also a new team with a new coaching staff. Ohio State’s...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at the Texas fans to cheer more during the final minutes of Texas' game against Michigan on Sept. 7.

Texas football has been ‘knocking on the door’ for the past 2 years — this year, they want it all

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 21, 2025

It was a familiar moment. Just seconds after the January 2025 loss to Ohio State in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, then-junior safety Michael Taaffe let his emotions loose in the tunnel. The...

Athletic director of the University of Texas at Austin Chris Del Conte at the Orange vs. White football game on April 20, 2024.

Athletic Director Chris Del Conte looks to stay with Texas through 2036

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 18, 2025

Chris Del Conte, Texas’ athletic director, is facing a contract extension that could keep him with the Longhorns through 2036 if approved by UT’s Board of Regents, as first reported by the Houston...

Texas’ runout ahead of the game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

El equipo de fútbol americano de Texas consigue el n.º 1 en la encuesta de entrenadores de US LBM por primera vez en la historia del programa

Meaghan English and Bruno Fernández August 7, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 5 de agosto por Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por Bruno Fernández. La encuesta de entrenadores de US LBM es algo muy importante. Compuesta...

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

Notes from Texas football summer camp: Special teams and locking down the kick

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 7, 2025

In the College Football Playoff game against Arizona State, a potential fourth-quarter Texas win came down to the line. Or, more accurately, the fourth-and-long field goal.  After missing two critical...

Texas' runout ahead of the game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

Texas football lands No. 1 spot in US LBM Coaches Poll for first time in program history

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 4, 2025

The US LBM Coaches Poll is a big deal. Composed of a panel of 67 Division I head coaches, all members of the American Football Coaches Association, the poll is a metric to determine what the most...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian after Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Notes from Texas football summer camp: Rookies’ first days on field

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor August 4, 2025

The Longhorns stepped out on the green of the Frank Denius Fields to train on one of the last days of July — a hot, humid day with a feels-like temperature of about 106 degrees. The first two and...

Sophomore linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. runs to tackle a CSU player during Texas' game against the Rams on Aug. 31.

College football is all about defensive superteams — and Texas is building its own

Meaghan English and Matthew Gomez July 17, 2025

In this age of college football, defensive superteams make the game — and break it for others. Texas isn’t immune to the effects of a powerful defense. Georgia and Ohio State, the two teams that...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe speaks during the Peach Bowl media day in Atlanta, Georgia on Dec. 30, 2024.

More than football: Michael Taaffe honors Central Texas flood victims at SEC Media Days

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor July 15, 2025

When incoming graduate safety Michael Taaffe walked into the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta for Southeastern Conference Media Days, he wore a burnt orange tie with a crisp blue suit.  At...

Quarterback Arch Manning ahead of Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas Athletics, Learfield partner to launch Longhorn Sports Agency to manage NIL opportunities for student-athletes

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor July 10, 2025

Texas Athletics announced in late June that it would be partnering with Learfield to launch the Longhorn Sports Agency, an initiative to “optimize (Name, Image and Likeness) operations and maximize opportunities...

Senior Kadin Shedrick celebrates a dunk against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Feb. 5, 2025.

Texas forward Kadin Shedrick signs with Cleveland Cavaliers for NBA Summer League

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor June 29, 2025

Texas forward Kadin Shedrick will be donning the Cleveland Cavaliers’ red as the NBA 2K26 Summer League jumps into action in July. Shedrick, who finished out his final two years of college eligibility...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson celebrates a play during Texas' game against Chicago State on Nov. 12, 2024.

Former Texas guard Tre Johnson drafted No. 6 by Washington Wizards in 2025 NBA Draft

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor June 25, 2025

Former Texas guard Tre Johnson is now the newest player on the Washington Wizards’ roster, freshly drafted as the sixth pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Wizards had the second-worst...

The defensive line sets up to block the Kentucky offense during Texas' game against the Wildcats on Nov. 23, 2024.

5-star edge Richard Wesley commits to Texas following commits from 4-star defensive linemen

Meaghan English, Associate Sports Editor June 22, 2025

After Texas lost Vernon Broughton and Alfred Collins in the 2025 NFL Draft, finding new players to fill their big shoes moved to the top of head coach Steve Sarkisian’s priority list. That box is...

Members of the Texas men's swim and dive team come up for air during their meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

Aprueban acuerdo House contra NCAA; Las universidades podrán pagar directamente a estudiantes atletas

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 10 de junio por Diego Hernández y Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por Bruno Fernández Las universidades podrán pagar directamente...

Members of the Texas men's swim and dive team come up for air during their meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

House v. NCAA settlement approved, allows universities to directly pay student-athletes

Diego Hernandez and Meaghan English June 9, 2025

Universities can now pay student-athletes directly after a federal judge approved a settlement in the House v. NCAA lawsuit on Friday, providing a new outlet for the future of name, image and likeness.  The...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson celebrates a play during Texas' game against Chicago State on Nov. 12, 2024.

Freshman Tre Johnson enters the NBA Draft, projected to be the No. 5 pick

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor April 9, 2025

Texas freshman guard Tre Johnson has officially declared for the NBA Draft, announcing his decision Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today”. “I’ll be declaring for the NBA Draft,” Johnson said on...

Sean Miller reemplaza a Rodney Terry como entrenador principal de baloncesto masculino

Sean Miller reemplaza a Rodney Terry como entrenador principal de baloncesto masculino

Nota del Editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de marzo de 2025 por Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. Tras la salida del entrenador de...

Sean Miller replaces Rodney Terry as men’s basketball head coach

Sean Miller replaces Rodney Terry as men’s basketball head coach

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor March 24, 2025

In the wake of men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry’s exit, Texas has hired former Xavier head coach Sean Miller in his stead. Xavier put an end to Texas’ season in their March Madness...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson during Texas' game against Texas A&M on Jan. 25, 2025.

Texas men’s basketball season over in NCAA Tournament First Four

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor March 22, 2025

I.S.O.: “In spite of.” It’s been Texas men’s basketball’s mantra since the beginning of the season.  Displayed on graphics outside the practice court, perpetuated throughout the locker...

Senior Kadin Shedrick celebrates a dunk against the Kentucky Wildcats on Feb. 15, 2025.

Texas men’s basketball loses to Tennessee, but hope for March Madness is alive

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor March 15, 2025

Texas ended its run for the Southeastern Conference Championship with a 72-83 loss to No. 4 seed Tennessee. Texas looked like an entirely different team the past two days, and the trend only continued...

Senior Kadin Shedrick celebrates a dunk against the Kentucky Wildcats on Feb. 15, 2025.

Texas men’s basketball is taking time to rest before facing No. 5 Tennessee in the SEC Championship quarterfinals

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor March 13, 2025

Against all odds, Texas men’s basketball has made it to the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Championship. Tomorrow, the Longhorns will face off against No. 4 seed Tennessee in Bridgestone...

Senior guard Tramon Mark rounds the corner off a screen during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies on Jan. 25, 2025. Mark ended the game with 11 points, including the game winning layup to make the score 70–69.

Texas men’s basketball keeps season alive with a first-round win against Vanderbilt

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor March 12, 2025

There was a stillness on the court as graduate guard Tramon Mark sent a shot seconds after the final buzzer sounded.  While Commodore players walked off the court and Texas fans scattered in the stands...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson drives for the basket during Texas' game against Arkansas on Feb. 5, 2025.

Milagro en Mississippi: El baloncesto masculino de Texas logra su primera victoria en dos semanas en tiempo extra

Meaghan English and María Guerra March 7, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 5 de marzo de 2025 por Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por María Guerra.   La sequía, por lo menos esta noche, ha terminado....

Freshman guard Tre Johnson drives for the basket during Texas' game against Arkansas on Feb. 5, 2025.

Miracle in Mississippi – Texas men’s basketball pulls off its first win in two weeks in overtime

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor March 5, 2025

The drought — at least for tonight — is over. With a stunning battle into overtime, Texas men’s basketball finally pulled a win over No. 25 Mississippi State 87-82. Late free throws from senior...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson celebrates a play during Texas' game against Chicago State on Nov. 12, 2024.

South Carolina issues wake-up call to Texas men’s basketball

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor February 23, 2025

Texas men’s basketball walked into the locker room during halftime with heads hanging low. The team had just scored only 22 points against South Carolina while allowing the Gamecocks to put 40 up...

Texas forward Jayson Kent guards Alabama’s Mouhamed Dioubate during the Longhorn’s game against the Crimson Tide on Feb. 11, 2025.

Los Longhorns fueron barridos por la Crimson Tide (#2), pero por lo menos Jayson Kent tuvo una buena noche

Meaghan English and Hector Yunta Rico February 13, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 12 de febrero del 2025 Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por Hector Yunta Rico. Los Longhorns han tenido mejores noches....

Texas forward Jayson Kent guards Alabama’s Mouhamed Dioubate during the Longhorn’s game against the Crimson Tide on Feb. 11, 2025.

Longhorns swept away by No. 2 Crimson Tide, but at least Jayson Kent had a good night

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor February 12, 2025

  The Longhorns have seen better nights. Losing to No. 2 Alabama 103-80, Texas men’s basketball hasn’t allowed a team to score more than 100 points since Kansas State in the 2022-23...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson drives for the basket during Texas' game against Arkansas on Feb. 5, 2025.

Demasiado poco, demasiado tarde: Texas cae contra Arkansas en casa

Meaghan English and Sofia Estrada Ferrufino February 7, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo fue publicado por primera vez el 6 de febrero por Meaghan English y traducido al español por Sofia Estrada Ferrufino. El Moody Center se llenó de naranja quemado...

Texas forward Kadin Shedrick dunks on Arkansas' Zvonimir Ivišić during the Longhorns game against the Razorbacks on Feb. 5, 2025.

Too little, too late: Texas falls to Arkansas at home

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor February 6, 2025

The Moody Center was filled with burnt orange and bright red as Arkansas traveled to play against Texas. Early in the second half, the Hog Call drowned out all noise from Longhorn fans as the Razorbacks...

Senior guard Tramon Mark rounds the corner off a screen during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies on Jan. 25, 2025. Mark ended the game with 11 points, including the game winning layup to make the score 70–69.

Arkansas transfer Tramon Mark ready to play against former team

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor February 3, 2025

Buzzer beaters are graduate guard Tramon Mark’s signature move. In the last three seconds of the Texas A&M rematch, Mark entered the paint and easily slipped a layup through the defense to take...

Graduate forward Kadin Shedrick blocks a shot during Texas’ game against HCU on Nov. 8, 2024.

Texas men’s basketball dominates LSU 89-58

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor February 2, 2025

Texas men’s basketball entered the Deaf Dome at LSU and came out alive and well with its most dominant score in conference play, winning 89-58. Freshman guard Tre Johnson and graduate guard Tramon...

Head coach Vic Schaefer talks with his team on March 24, 2024, after the Longhorns beat Alabama in the second round of the March Madness tournament.

Men’s and women’s basketball bracketology: End of January edition 

Meaghan English and Zach Davis January 30, 2025

In the wake of a thrilling upset against No. 15/13 Texas A&M, men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry talked about opportunity. “Are you prepared for an opportunity to present itself,” he...

Senior guard Tramon Mark hits the game winning layup against the Texas A&M Aggies on Jan. 25, 2025. Mark ended the game with 11-points and completed a 22-point comeback for the Longhorns.

Texas men’s basketball pulls major comeback to beat No. 13 Texas A&M 70–69

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor January 25, 2025

With three seconds left on the clock, graduate guard Tramon Mark took a layup to the basket and put the Longhorns ahead for the first time in the Texas-Texas A&M game. The crowd erupted. “Defense!”...

Number 20 Tre Johnson dunks a basketball.

Texas men’s basketball falls to No. 5 Florida in Gainesville

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor January 19, 2025

Following its first win in the Southeastern Conference, Texas men’s basketball failed to keep the streak up, falling to No. 5 Florida in Gainesville. Florida held the lead from the start, and never...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Cotton Bowl Classic against Ohio State on Jan. 10, 2025.

Quinn Ewers heads to NFL Draft, rejects $8 million transfer deal

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor January 16, 2025

Quinn Ewers “wanted to leave Texas in good standing,” his high school coach, Riley Dodge, told Horns247.  Given this sentiment, Ewers reportedly turned down an $8 million NIL deal offered by an...

A look at Tennessee Volunteers before their first playoff game

A look at Tennessee Volunteers before their first playoff game

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Tennessee came out of the woodwork swinging this season.  After missing eligibility for the College Football Playoffs last year, the Volunteers breezed through pre-conference play, racking up no less...

The crowd cheers at the Texas volleyball game against Washington State on Sept. 15, 2023.

Texas volleyball pushed out of NCAA tournament by Creighton

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Head coach Jerritt Elliott, senior Madisen Skinner and redshirt sophomore Marianna Singletary took their seats solemnly at the press conference table Friday afternoon. Just some weeks before, the No....

Quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during the Lone Star Showdown game on Nov. 30, 2024.

Stat Matchup: How Georgia and Texas compare after their first meeting

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Since their Oct. 19 matchup, Texas and Georgia have gone 5–0 and 4–1 respectively, solidifying their qualifications for the SEC Championship game. Georgia’s new No. 2 ranking after its beatdown...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball during a home game against Georgia on Oct. 20, 2024.

El equipo de voleibol de Texas (#14) respondió con una victoria de 3-0 sobre Oklahoma

Meaghan English and Maria Gomez November 24, 2024

Nota de editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 22 de noviembre del 2024 por Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por Maria Gomez. Después de perder 3-2 en su último enfrentamiento,...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball during a home game against Georgia on Oct. 20, 2024.

No. 14 Texas volleyball retaliates with a win over Oklahoma 3-0

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

After losing 3-2 in their last meet-up, the Longhorns got their revenge against the Sooners in a clean three-set sweep Saturday evening. The Nov. 3 match against Oklahoma was the last loss in a streak...

Opponents to watch: Kentucky

Opponents to watch: Kentucky

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

As the Longhorns enter the second-to-last week of regular-season play, Kentucky is a looming threat on the horizon. The Wildcats have had a season of ups and downs. Those ups include a near-upset of Georgia,...

Ole Miss football vs LSU on Friday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.
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Week 12’s SEC stat leaders

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Entering week 12 of college football, the SEC is more topsy-turvy than ever. Upsets abound, No. 2 teams drop to No. 11 and teams that were previously looked over as contenders have made a run to place...

Opponents to Watch: Florida

Opponents to Watch: Florida

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

With No. 5 Longhorns coming off of a close 27-24 win against Vanderbilt and a 30-15 loss to Georgia, they now prepare to host an early SEC battle with the Florida Gators at 11 a.m. this Saturday. Florida...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball during a home game against Georgia on Oct. 20, 2024.

Texas volleyball bounces back from three losses with a dominant win against Mississippi

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

After three straight conference losses, Texas volleyball returned to form with a dominant win against Mississippi State on the Bulldogs’ home turf. Finishing the game 3-1, the Longhorns held Mississippi...

Libero Emma Halter prepares to hit the ball during a home game against Oklahoma on Nov. 3, 2024.

El equipo de Voleibol de Texas pierde contra Oklahoma en cinco sets luego de perder contra Missouri el viernes

Meaghan English and Maryella Diaz November 5, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 3 de noviembre por Meaghan English y fue traducido al español por Maryella Diaz. El equipo de voleibol de Texas cayó contra Oklahoma...

Libero Emma Halter prepares to hit the ball during a home game against Oklahoma on Nov. 3, 2024.

Texas volleyball falls to Oklahoma in five sets after grappling with Friday’s loss to Missouri

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

Texas volleyball fell to Oklahoma 3-2 in a five-set Red River battle on Sunday afternoon after a series of losses during conference play. Now, after losing two games at home in one weekend, the Horns...

Emma Halter holds the ball before serving it during a home game against Texas State on Feb. 29, 2024.

Texas falls to Missouri in 5-set battle

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter November 2, 2024

Texas fell to Missouri in a matter of five sets on Friday at home in Gregory Gym. Although the Longhorns had victorious first and third sets, the team fell short in the other sets, putting Texas volleyball...

Three games to watch during week 9 of college football

Three games to watch during week 9 of college football

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

With No. 5 Texas recovering from last week’s Georgia loss and heading into a game against No. 25 Vanderbilt, here are three more games to watch in the exciting world of college football.   Missouri...

Jenna Wenaas jumps to receive the incoming ball from Arkansas on Oct. 19, 2024. The Longhorns swept the Razorbacks by winning 3 consecutive sets for head coach Jerritt Elliott’s 600th career win at Texas.

No. 7 Texas captures another home win against Arkansas with 3-0 sweep

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2024

Texas opened its five-match run at home with a sweep against Arkansas, putting up a .340 hitting percentage while holding Arkansas to .181. With dominant sets of 25-20, 25-17 and 25-22, Texas kept the...

Heisman watch: Week 8

Heisman watch: Week 8

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Ashton Jeanty - Boise State running back Jeanty has made it to the top of the Heisman ranks for the second week in arow, with his odds sitting at +200. With 1,248 rushing yards and 17 touchdownsthrough...

Head-to-head history: Oklahoma

Head-to-head history: Oklahoma

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Dear Oklahoma, Welcome to the SEC! We came into this conference the same way we left the Big 12 — together. We wouldn’t have it any other way either, as our historic rivalry now has the opportunity...

Emma Halter holds the ball before serving it during a home game against Texas State on Feb. 29, 2024.

No. 8 Texas volleyball closes out first week in SEC with win over LSU

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

The Longhorns began their SEC campaign on a 2-0 run this week, sweeping LSU in three sets at the Tigers’ home court after a win against Texas A&M two days prior. The first set started with relentless...

Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 5

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

As college football enters its fifth week, SEC teams are currently taking up five out of the top six spots in the AP Poll with Texas at No. 1. No. 1 Texas After several dominant performances, Texas...

Libero Keonilei Akana during Texas' game against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023. The game was the first round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, and Texas won 3-1.

Akana, Kahahawai put on show against Hawaii; Texas volleyball wins 3-1

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 21, 2024

Texas volleyball played a dominating match against the University of Hawaii, winning 3-1 and exhibiting strong performances in all three winning sets. The Longhorns kicked off the match against Hawaii...

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Bryant Vincent became ULM’s newest head coach in December 2023, bringing over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience with him to the Sun Belt. Before he was hired at ULM, Vincent served as offensive...

Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle (22) speaks at a postgame press conference after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Texas baseball has started fall practice — here’s what they need to figure out

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 18, 2024

Texas baseball doesn’t officially start for another six months, yet for head coach Jim Schlossnagle and the team, fall practice is already underway. After a tumultuous hiring, Schlossnagle seeks to...

Notes on the opponent: UTSA

Notes on the opponent: UTSA

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Repoter September 12, 2024

Looking forward to a night game with little brother UTSA, the Longhorns are preparing to show out on Saturday. The Daily Texan sat down with Haley Aguayo, the sports editor of The Paisano, to discuss what...

Reagan Rutherford and Ayden Ames block the ball, scoring the 13 point in Texas' third set against Houston on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won the set 25-20 and the match 3-0.

Texas Volleyball completes second sweep this season against Houston

Meaghan English and Henry Hipschman September 12, 2024

Coming off a major upset loss at home against Miami, Texas rebounded on Wednesday when they beat the Houston Cougars in three for three sets, improving its record to 3-2. Texas began its year on a rocky...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian sings "The Eyes of Texas" after the 52-0 win against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Keys to the game: Michigan

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After an opening blow out win over Colorado State, No. 3 Texas is looking to its next matchup, the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. The early test on the road will show how good Texas truly is, as Ann Arbor...

Junior Madisen Skinner hits the ball over the net durig the game against Rice on Sept. 11, 2023.

No. 1 Texas volleyball falls to No. 18 Minnesota 2-3

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 3, 2024

No. 1 Texas volleyball fell to No. 18 Minnesota 2-3 after a grueling game, leaving the Longhorns at 1–1 at the very start of the 2024 season.  The momentum from yesterday’s game suddenly vanished,...

Texas Volleyball team celebrates in-between sets of Texas' game against Stanford on Sept. 3, 2023.

No. 1 Texas volleyball opens the season with dominating win over No. 3 Wisconsin

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

Texas volleyball started the 2024 season with a bang, posting a 3-1 win over Wisconsin in the opponent’s home state in Milwaukee. As a two-time National Championship-winning team, Texas was slated at...

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell motivates his team before the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against The University of Colorado Boulder at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

Notes on the coach: Colorado State’s Jay Norvell

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Entering his third season with the Colorado State Rams, head coach Jay Norvell is in the midst of building a successful program. After several stints at Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona State, Norvell...

How ‘smart’ decisions turned Georgia into an SEC powerhouse

How ‘smart’ decisions turned Georgia into an SEC powerhouse

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

The Georgia Bulldogs may be one of the most intimidating teams to appear on any of their opponents’ schedules. Although the team failed to make last season’s playoffs, this powerful team has the ability...

The Georgia Dawgs: SEC’s newest athletic empire

The Georgia Dawgs: SEC’s newest athletic empire

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

When you think of the Southeastern Conference, several teams likely come to mind. Few, however, hold a candle to the athletic empire of the Georgia Bulldogs. Located in Athens, Georgia, the Bulldogs hold...

South Carolina: Home of the Fighting Gamecocks

South Carolina: Home of the Fighting Gamecocks

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 22, 2024

Founded in 1801, the University of South Carolina is a sprawling campus located in Columbia, South Carolina with a rich history, quality academic program and a top-notch athletic department. When the college...

From The Rooster to Cocky: Meet South Carolina’s Iconic Mascot

From The Rooster to Cocky: Meet South Carolina’s Iconic Mascot

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 22, 2024

One of the most iconic symbols of South Carolina is none other than Cocky. Seen cheering on the sidelines of every football game, Cocky is one of the most well-known mascots in the Southeastern Conference. USC’s...

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