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Bijan Robinson is the latest Texas football running back to take his talents to the NFL as a first-round pick. In a few years’ time, don’t be surprised if Jerrick Gibson follows in those hallowed footsteps previously walked by Longhorns greats like Cedric Benson, Ricky Williams and Earl Campbell. Gibson, one of the country’s most […]

Orlando Magic point guard Anthony Black, who they selected with the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, stands tall at a listed 6-foot-7 and 198 pounds. At that size, with his skillset as a bouncy playmaker, he’s bound to be a constant mismatch at his position. As a team with plenty of length, […]

From stints with the Atlanta Falcons to Alabama under Nick Saban, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has no shortage of experience when it comes to developing quarterbacks. After all, he was one himself, playing college ball at Brigham Young before a brief spell in the CFL. Given his wealth of knowledge, it certainly comes […]

Texas football’s quarterback room is teeming with talent, boasting top college football prospects such as Quinn Ewers, Maalik Murphy, and the highly anticipated Arch Manning. Despite the high stakes and intense competition, Ewers, the projected starter for the 2023 season, insists that a positive atmosphere permeates among the signal-callers at Texas. Manning’s arrival at Texas […]

Eli Manning is hoping his nephew Arch Manning will have a huge career with the Texas Longhorns. He is hoping that Cooper Manning’s son can carry on the legacy of Archie Manning, Peyton Manning and the one he forged during their college careers. The legacies of the Mannings are secure as some of the greatest […]

With the SEC announcing each team’s opponents for the 2024 season on Wednesday night, the Texas Longhorns football team now know who they’ll be playing in their debut season in the conference. One thing is very clear from this schedule- they won’t have it easy as they switch conferences. The Longhorns drew some very tough […]

The Texas Longhorns will have their hands full in 2024 when they play their inaugural season in the SEC. Together with the Oklahoma Sooners, Texas football has its eyes on competing in the said conference next year, with the Longhorns probably being led under center by Archie Manning by the time the 2024 season rolls […]

Texas Longhorns fans will love the offseason update about quarterback Quinn Ewers, who is reportedly sporting a ripped physique. That’s certainly a great sign for Texas football ahead of the upcoming 2023 college football season. Via Anwar Richardson of Orange Bloods: I was told Texas QB Quinn Ewers continues to kill it this offseason. One […]

Another offseason, another instance of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban calling out other programs for their NIL spending. Saban, who last offseason accused Texas A&M of “buying” their roster, name dropped USC and Texas as reasons for why there isn’t “parity” in college football at the SEC spring meetings, per Brett McMurphy of Action […]

Paul Chryst spent over seven years as Wisconsin’s head coach. However, with Wisconsin and Chryst parting ways, the former head coach has found himself a new job. Texas is hiring Chryst as an offensive analyst/special assistant to the head coach, via Sam Khan Jr. and Jesse Temple of The Athletic. Alongside Chryst, Texas hired former […]

Although Quinn Ewers is the undisputed No. 1 quarterback for the Texas Longhorns heading into the 2023 season, one reporter believes that five-star recruit Arch Manning could have him looking over his shoulder for the starting job earlier rather than later. “My question is — will there be a quarterback controversy?” said Carey Murdock of […]

The Texas Longhorns football program is grieving after the team’s official Twitter account announced the death of Jaden Hullaby, a sophomore tight end and running back from Dallas. Hullaby was a member of the New Mexico football team at the time of his passing. The announcement was accompanied by a quote mourning the loss of […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian shared his condolences for the family of former Longhorn Jaden Hullaby, who tragically died. “It’s such devastating and tragic news to hear of  Jaden’s passing,” he said, according to the program’s official Twitter account. “He was a great person and someone we all enjoyed being around, coaching and spending […]

One of the most anticipated games of the college football season this fall is an early season clash between Alabama and Texas. It was announced Tuesday that the 2023 game between two of college football’s most storied programs will be played at 7 p.m. Eastern time. The game is scheduled for Sept. 9 during Week […]

Texas football’s Arch Manning is considered one of the top quarterback prospects in this year’s class. However, in Dylan Raiola, Georgia just landed the new hottest QB on the block. Raiola committed to the Bulldogs on Monday. Now that he’s locked in with Georgia, one SEC coach believes the quarterback has sky-high potential, via Matt […]

The stars at night are deep and bright in the heart of Texas! Although we sit halfway through May with the season three and a half months away, the expectations in and around Austin, Texas could not be higher entering the 2023 season. Let’s take a look at our college football odds series where our […]

After highly touted signal-caller Arch Manning struggled in the Texas Longhorns annual Orange-White spring game on Apr. 15, completing just 5-of-13 pass attempts for 30 yards, questions were expected to follow. After all, Arch is the grandson of Manning family patriarch Archie Manning, the 1969 SEC Player of the Year and a two-time Pro Bowl […]

Urban Meyer led three teams to national championships in his 17 years as a college football head coach (two with Florida, one with Ohio State). Meyer is regarded as one of the best coaches this century. He has stayed in the game as a commentator, offering takes that carry a great deal of credibility. Thursday, […]

The Texas Longhorns are all loaded up at the quarterback position. Quinn Ewers is expected to be the starter this season, and Archie Manning is also making his way to Austin, finally. Another Longhorns QB, Maalik Murphy, entered the transfer portal but has ultimately decided to remain with Texas football, per Chris Hummer of 247 […]

Arch Manning could have been like Bronny James by now, making millions of dollars through NIL deals. However, the incoming Texas football freshman is refusing to use his name, image and likeness to make money … at least for now. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian revealed as much as he denied talks that Manning’s […]

After just one season at the University of Texas, wide receiver Brenen Thompson opted to enter the transfer portal. After entering the portal on April 15th, he has already made his decision. Thompson has now found a new home, choosing to join a rival in the Oklahoma Sooners. In his lone season at Texas, Brenen […]

The details of a football series between Michigan and Texas were revealed in a Tuesday tweet from The Athletic Reporter Bruce Feldman. “Texas will visit to Ann Arbor in 2024 in a home-and-home with Michigan,” Feldman wrote. “The Wolverines will come to UT in 2027.” Texas finished last season with an 8-5 overall record and a 6-3 […]

As spring practices across the country wrap up, the transfer portal opens up once again. After a chaotic first window that saw many star players change teams, more players will now attempt to find themselves new homes as well. This window probably won’t be as busy as the first, but it will allow teams to […]

Texas football has its starting quarterback. The Longhorns, who played their spring game on Saturday afternoon, entered camp with three high-profile signal-callers in former 5-star and incumbent Quinn Ewers, the infamous Arch Manning and sneaky-good dual-threat Maalik Murphy. Back in March, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian had indicated that Manning would get the chance […]

Texas football has been focused on adding more premium talent at wide receiver this offseason. They have succeeded both in recruiting and via the transfer portal by securing ex-Georgia wideout AD Mitchell. With the WR room now getting a bit crowded, 4-star recruit and track standout Brenen Thompson has requested to enter the transfer portal, […]

One of the main storylines heading into the 2023 NFL Draft has centered on the reported concerns that some NFL teams have about former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young’s size. Young officially measured at 5-foot-10 1/8 and weighed 204 pounds at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The one-time Heisman Trophy award winner’s size was not much […]

Arch Manning is heading into his freshman year with the Texas football program, and his uncle, former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talked about the advice he has given him in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “We’re just excited for him,” Eli Manning said on The Pat McAfee Show. “He’s already at […]

Arch Manning chose to join the Texas football program as the No. 1 recruit in the country. It wasn’t an easy decision for the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, who was also being pursued by Alabama coach Nick Saban and Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Despite several visits with the two most successful college football […]

Heading into the NFL draft, much of the attention has gone to Texas Longhorns star running back Bijan Robinson. But it appears that Robinson’s backfield partner, Roschon Johnson, has also been on many several teams’ radars. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero provided insight into what exactly is going on with Texas running back. “Busy week for […]

The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for the looming 2023 college football season, and they have an interesting battle under center going on. At the moment, Texas football has three players in its quarterback room. At the top of the pecking order, for now, is Quinn Ewers, but he will have to prove himself this […]

Although the 2023 college football season is still months away, programs are already up and running with spring practices. Teams have the hope of finally taking the next step to make it to the College Football Playoff, as is the case for Texas football. In 2022, the Longhorns entered the season unranked in the Associated […]

The thing about Texas football is that, in their mind, they’re never truly “down;” instead, they’re temporarily embarrassed champions. Despite a decade of uninterrupted mediocrity, Longhorns are evidently feeling  oats as they prepare for their final season as a member of the Big 12 before joining the SEC in 2024. With an away game at […]

Spring practices are kicking off across all of college football. And perhaps no program has kicked up more fuss than the Texas football program. Specifically the two quarterbacks, Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the most recent topics surrounding his signal callers. First, Ewers made headlines for cutting his signature mullet. […]

Texas football star Xavier Worthy struggled down the stretch of the 2022 season because of an injury, according to Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. The Texas football coach told the media Monday that Worthy played with a broken hand. “That guy never wanted to sit out, not play,” Steve Sarkisian said of Worthy. “He fought […]

Arch Manning will not be guaranteed the Texas football starting quarterback gig. Longhorns’ head coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning and Quinn Ewers will compete for the job, per ESPN’s Dave Wilson. “I’m not worried about who’s going to be on the cover of what magazine next week,” Sarkisian said. “I’m more focused on is, is […]

The NFL Combine is officially over, so the 2023 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer. Organizations will have another chance to find the cornerstones for their futures in late April during the event in Kansas City, Missouri. The Philadelphia Eagles could be looking for players who can contribute right away as they hope to […]

Arch Manning was spotted at his first spring practice with the Texas Longhorns on Monday morning. Inside Texas photographer Joe Cook snapped a few pictures of No. 16 going through several drills for the program at Frank Denius Field: FIRST LOOK! Texas QB @ArchManning during his first spring practice with the Longhorns. 📷: @josephcook89 #hookem […]

The NFL’s top three leading rushers during the 2022 season were Josh Jacobs (1,653), Derrick Henry (1,538) and Nick Chubb (1,525). NFL Draft prospect Bijan Robinson does not have any of them in his personal top three. During a group interview in the NFL Scouting Combine process, Robinson said his top three running backs in […]

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane is set to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, and he’s confident he can eclipse Michigan cornerback DJ Turner’s current fastest time of 4.26, which was set on Friday. It makes sense, as Achane is a former track star who ran a 10.14 […]