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The 2024 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and all eyes are on the prospects that are set to make the leap from college to the NFL. While there isn’t much time between now and the Chicago Bears making the first overall pick, draft stocks are still rising and falling everyday, and the latter could unfortunately […]

There is never a good time to be in legal trouble. For former Texas football defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat, the timing of his run-in with the law came at an especially worse time, with the 2024 NFL Draft just a couple of weeks away. Sweat was reported arrested on Sunday for driving while intoxicated, per […]

A lot of people were surprised when Quinn Ewers made the decision to return to Texas football next season instead of going to the NFL. Ewers had a big year for the Longhorns last season and he was one of the top quarterbacks in college football. He decided that one more year with the Longhorns […]

The Texas football team has a big season ahead of them as they are joining the SEC and looking to make it back to the College Football Playoff. They are expected to be a national title contender once again as they are returning a lot of talent from last year. One player that will be […]

Among the many standouts from the week spent in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, arguably the biggest winner of the week was Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Worthy, who heading into Combine week was already considered one of the dozen or so best receivers in the 2024 draft class, set the Combine record […]

Even though he’s barely stepped foot on the field, you already know the name Arch Manning very well. Most of that comes through his famous family lineage, starting with his grandfather Archie Manning, and his two Super Bowl-winning uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning. The other part of that comes from him being one of the […]

When Alabama football head coach Nick Saban retired earlier in the offseason, there were some rumors that Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian could become the next coach of the Crimson Tide. He came to the Longhorns from Alabama, and after the success that Texas had last year, he became a more attractive option. Sarkisian […]

The Texas football program has had a lot of legendary players come through and they have had a lot of legendary moments as well. One of the biggest legends is quarterback Vince Young. Young was with the Longhorns back in the early-mid 2000s and helped lead Texas to their last national title in a thrilling […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and many players recently improved their stock at the NFL Combine. One player that definitely did is Texas football wide receiver Xavier Worthy. We knew coming into the combine that Worthy was fast, but he ended up breaking the record for the fastest ever 40-yard dash. […]

The NFL scouting combine wrapped up this weekend, which can only mean one thing: The 2024 NFL Draft is almost here. Prospects from all over the country got together to interview with and perform in front of NFL teams to bolster their draft stock and help make their pro football dreams come true. One of […]

The Texas football program has a big decision on its hands this fall in terms of its starting quarterback position and Arch Manning factors in big-time according to Coach Steve Sarkisian. The Manning legacy quarterback was a five-star in high school but so is Longhorns incumbent quarterback Quinn Ewers who led the team to the […]

If asked the question “Who is the best college football quarterback of the 21st century,” there are plenty of directions you could choose to go. And then there’s the right direction. ESPN did not go the right direction. On a recent episode of the “4th and 1 Show,” former Heisman Trophy and National Championship winning […]

The NFL Combine was busy on Saturday with players from around the college football world, and one school that had one of the best showings is Texas football. Xavier Worthy especially had a great day and stole the show as he broke the all-time NFL Combine record for 40-yard dash time as he ran it […]

Xavier Worthy helped lead the Texas football team to the College Football Playoff with blistering speed and big play ability. Worthy originally committed to Michigan football before opting with Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns, and made good on his potential as a future NFL player with a scintillating 2023 season. On Saturday, he ran a […]

The college football coaching carousel was out of control for a few weeks during the offseason. After Nick Saban retired from Alabama, a flurry of names popped up, including Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian. Ultimately, Sarkisian decided to remain in Texas and signed a new contract extension. Recently, Sarkisian opened up on why he never […]

The NFL Scouting Combine is taking place this weekend, and with defensive linemen and linebackers expected to test on Thursday, Texas football defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat turned some heads when speaking on Wednesday about what he expects to do. “I’m just a big guy,” T’Vondre Sweat said, via Cole Thompson of Sports Illustrated. “A lot […]

The Texas football program has a plethora of talent preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft. Sophomore running back Jonathan Brooks looks to take his talents to the next level despite a previous knee injury. The talented RB received a positive update ahead of the summer’s draft events. Longhorns’ Jonathan Brooks is on track for a […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns are currently in the midst of what would figure to be a highly important offseason for the future direction of the program. Texas is coming off of an appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinal, where they ultimately lost in heartbreaking fashion against the Washington Huskies […]

Johnny Manziel recently opened up about his personal life since the release of his documentary on Netflix. But the former quarterback has recently gone further and opened up about other aspects of his life. One notable topic was the truth bomb he dropped about Texas football recruiting him. During a guest appearance on Club Shay Shay […]

The Texas football team is getting ready for their first season in the SEC, and head coach Steve Sarkisian just brought in a coach that used to be on the staff for the Longhorns. Chris Gilbert is returning to Sarkisian and Texas to be a special assistant to the head coach. Chris Gilbert has worked […]

The Texas football team has waited a long time to be back, but after the season that the Longhorns had this year, I think it’s safe to say that they were back. However, the big question is whether or not Texas is here to stay, or if they will fall back into the abyss after […]

On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff board of managers unanimously approved the 5+7 format. The format will outright guarantee the five highest-ranked conference champions inclusion in the new, expanded 12-team field starting in the fall of 2024, along with the seven highest-ranked teams. Now that the Pac-12 has all but been eliminated, minus the two […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has lofty ambitions for the program, and they will be heavily tested in the deep SEC. He is loading up on premium talent from both the transfer portal and recruiting pool to ensure that the Longhorns build off their College Football Playoff appearance from last season. The field is […]

In the day and age of the transfer portal, it’s rare to have a room stacked with college football quarterbacks. Even if those highly recruited, talented quarterbacks have barely touched the field or never touched it at all, with their itching to become a starter, most will head toward a new school, leaving their former […]

The Texas football team is coming off of a College Football Playoff semi-finals appearance and headed for life after the Big 12 this season with a move to the Southeastern Conference. Arch Manning could be a big part of this season’s team or he could head elsewhere depending on how things shake out in the […]

The Texas football team has waited a long time to be back, but after the season that the Longhorns had this year, I think it’s safe to say that they were back. However, the big question is whether or not Texas is here to stay, or if they will fall back into the abyss after […]

With most of their 2024 recruiting class having already taken shape during December’s early signing period, there was very little drama for the Texas football program during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. And it turns out, that extends to the any perceived competition amongst the quarterbacks on the Longhorns roster as well. With both Quinn Ewers […]

Following a heartbreaking College Football Playoff exit last month, Steve Sarkisian and Texas football are looking to start a new chapter in the SEC this 2024. Good news had recently favored the team in the form of Quinn Ewers’ decision to return to the Longhorns. In addition, the team has been able to land other transferees […]

After being firmly shut out of the title picture for almost a decade and a half, it is easy to adjust expectations. Therefore, a Big 12 championship and first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff should be seen as an unequivocal success for Texas football. Steve Sarkisian does not see it that way, however. During […]

The Texas football team has waited a long time to be back, but after the season that the Longhorns had this year, I think it’s safe to say that they were back. However, the big question is whether or not Texas is here to stay, or if they will fall back into the abyss after […]

Five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams has canceled his official visit to Texas football, after making trips to Tuscaloosa and College Station, per Matt Galatzan at Longhorns Country. Williams was committed to Alabama before the retirement of Nick Saban but decided to reopen his recruitment. Texas A&M and Auburn have jumped into the picture as possible […]

The 2024 Heisman Trophy odds have been released, with Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers and Georgia football quarterback Carson Beck listed as the early favorites. Other candidates in the mix include Dillon Gabirl, Will Howard, Jalen Milroe, and Nico Lamaleava. Ewers and Beck hold the same odds at 7.5-1, per Brett McMurphy on X. Both […]

Steve Sarkisian and his Texas Longhorns football program are getting stronger after adding former Arizona coach Johnny Nansen as the Longhorn’s new co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach. Nansen is bringing at least one stud player with him to Austin, too, in transfer portal defensive tackle Tiaoalii Savea. “ANOTHER FROM THE PORTAL!” Inside Texas reported on X/Twitter. “Texas […]

The rich are getting richer. Texas football added to its stellar 2025 football recruiting class, as the school landed a commitment from 4-star athlete Lance Jackson on Sunday. Jackson chose the Longhorns over Tennessee and Arkansas. “I just know they will get me to my full potential,” Jackson said, per On3. “I love the way […]

Texas basketball coach Rodney Terry caught a lot of attention for his comments on the UCF basketball players doing horns down hand signals after an upset win over the Longhorns, and Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson gave his take on the matter. “In an indirect way the University of Texas should actually take is as […]

Some members of the Alabama football program are now jumping ship after Nick Saban announced his retirement. Kalen DeBoer is still a great coach but athletes are just looking for better opportunities in the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Texas football program is one of these destinations because of the talent and pedigree that Steve Sarkisian […]

Texas football continues to do work in the transfer portal. Just days after landing returning quarterback Quinn Ewers another wide receiver in former Oregon State receiver Silas Bolden, the Longhorns are now taking a visit from former Alabama tight end Amari Niblack, according to CJ Vogel of On Texas Football: “Alabama portal TE Amari Niblack […]

The Texas football team has waited a long time to be back, but after the season that the Longhorns had this year, I think it’s safe to say that they were back. However, the big question is whether or not Texas is here to stay, or if they will fall back into the abyss after […]

Former Oregon State wide receiver Silas Bolden has committed to Texas football, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports. “BREAKING: Former Oregon State WR Silas Bolden has Committed to Texas, he tells @on3sports. The 5’8 165 WR totaled 80 catches for 1,076 yards & 4 TDs in his time with the Beavers Will have 1 […]