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The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2024 season. Dallas finished with a 7-10 record and missed the playoffs, thanks in part to several major injuries. Now the Cowboys are mulling over head coaching candidates for the 2025 season, which has created some interesting theories from sports writers around the country. Paul Finebaum connected the dots […]

The story of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is an incredible one when you break it down. He was an up-and-coming head coach at Washington from 2009 to 2013, which afforded him what was undoubtedly a dream job at the time — the chance to replace Lane Kiffin for the USC Trojans. Sarkisian got that […]

The Texas football team is getting ready to take on Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, and the Longhorns are fortunate to be here after what happened in the quarterfinals. Texas blew a late 16-point lead against Arizona State, and kicker Bert Auburn missed two field goals at the […]

The College Football Playoff semis are almost here, and everyone is excited to see the Ohio State football team go up against Texas. The Buckeyes and Longhorns limped into the CFP after Ohio State lost to Michigan to end the year and Texas lost to Georgia, but here they both are with just four teams […]

Steve Sarkisian has the biggest game of his career ahead of him but cannot keep his mind off of Los Angeles and the wildfires affecting the area. Ahead of a matchup with Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, the Texas head football coach shed light on the natural disaster and requested prayers for those affected. […]

When Texas football president Jay Hartzell bolted for SMU, it sparked many reactions. However, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian remained grateful for his impact on the university. He released a statement about his adoration for the current Mustangs university president. “I have so much respect for President Hartzell,” Sarkisian said via Inside Texas on On3.com. […]

The offseason has just begun for the Dallas Cowboys, but they already have a big decision to make when it comes to their head coach position. Mike McCarthy’s contract is set to expire in just a few days on Jan. 14, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be sticking around […]

Ohio State football has been through the wringer until they hit the College Football Playoff. Head coach Ryan Day has led a transformation and Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has taken notice. After Day revealed the keys to a ‘resilient’ Ohio State football victory in the Rose Bowl, the Longhorns attention rose. Sarkisian gave […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian understands the pressure that comes with leading the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff. Sarkisian doesn’t want to fail Texas fans, after losing in the semi-final during the 2023 season. “The history of what a place is and how it became what it is, is the very reason you want […]

The Texas football program is currently for their upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes following their thrilling win vs the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl. It took more effort than perhaps most pundits were expecting, but Texas was ultimately able to extend their season with an overtime win. Texas […]

When Texas failed to beat Georgia for the second time and failed to capture the SEC Championship, they still managed to secure a favorable No. 5 seed, courtesy of a quirky bracket system. The Longhorns looked dominant in their first-round matchup against Clemson, defeating the Tigers 38-24 at home. What awaited them next in the […]

The Texas Longhorns pulled out a very narrow victory over Arizona State on Wednesday. It took Steve Sarkisian and Texas some extra time, but they were eventually able to sneak away with a 39-31 win in double overtime. After it looked like Texas was ready to run away with the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at […]

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl was a classic between Texas and Arizona State. Despite Steve Sarkisian and Texas coming into the game as a heavy favorite, this one came down to the wire and featured one of the best finishes in the CFP era. In the end, Texas got the job […]

Texas football just received huge injury updates ahead of their Peach Bowl clash against Arizona State. The Longhorns head into the College Football Playoff quarterfinals with momentum after their dominant first-round win against Clemson. And fortunately, head coach Steve Sarkisian will be getting a key contributor to the offense back on New Year’s Day. According […]

The Texas football team faces the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second round of the College Football Playoff (CFP) where it will no doubt be a highly anticipated matchup. While the Texas football team looks to build off their win over Clemson in the first round, head coach Steve Sarkisian makes sure to shout […]

Texas football can return to the College Football Playoff semifinals with a win over Arizona in the Peach Bowl. The Longhorns enter the New Year’s Day clash after a dominant victory over Clemson in the first round of the twelve-team bracket. Steve Sarkisian’s team heads to Atlanta against a Sun Devils team riding high off […]

Coming off of an SEC Championship Game appearance in which they only ran the ball for 31 yards in a 22-19 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, the game plan for the Texas Longhorns in their opening game of the College Football Playoff against the Clemson Tigers was simple, and could be summed up in just […]

Following their 38-24 victory over Clemson, Texas football officially punched their ticket to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the second round of the College Football Playoff. After the win, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian met with reporters for his post-game press conference, noting his opinion on the committee’s controversial decision. “What an environment for college […]

Criticisms involving the College Football Playoff and the scheduling have not changed, as evidenced by Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian. He explained to Paul Finebaum on ESPN how he truly feels about what needs to improve. “I do think it’s something that needs to be revisited,” Sarkisian said. Sarkisian isn’t solely talking about the […]

The NCAA’s decision to grant Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia an additional year of eligibility has sparked intense debate, with Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian among its most vocal critics. The ruling, which stems from a federal judge’s injunction against an NCAA bylaw counting junior college (JUCO) years toward eligibility, has set a precedent that […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said that he is comfortable with where quarterback Quinn Ewers and left tackle Kelvin Banks are health-wise, according to Anway Richardson of Orangebloods.com. Sarkisian also said that Ewers did not wear a brace last week, which is an encouraging sign, according to Richardson. The status of Ewers and Banks are […]

Following a heartbreaking overtime loss at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game, the Texas Longhorns are now focusing on readying themselves for a four-game run through the College Football Playoff that will begin with a matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers on campus in Austin. But before the Longhorns and Vols […]

The Texas football program entered Saturday’s SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs on a hot streak. Since the Bulldogs came to Austin and beat Texas earlier in the regular season, head coach Steve Sarkisian’s program went on a run to close their first SEC season, clinching a spot in the title game opposite Georgia. […]

In their quest to capture the SEC Championship in their first season in conference, the Texas football program is gearing up for their biggest SEC matchup yet. The Longhorns will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday in Atlanta with the conference title on the line. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian’s program might have […]

No longer dealing with the everyday stress of coaching, Nick Saban is excited to watch the 2024 SEC Championship Game like a proud father as two of his former disciples, Georgia’s Kirby Smart and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, go head-to-head. However, he is not afraid to mock either one of his two friends, which he did […]

Timothée Chalamet will join ESPN College GameDay as the guest picker for the SEC Championship, ESPN revealed. The actor is set to appear on set before the Georgia football vs. Texas football game in Atlanta. According to the announcement, Chalamet will join ESPN’s College GameDay team, including Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit, […]

After a hard-fought win over Texas A&M, Texas football has advanced to the SEC Championship Game where it will get a chance for revenge against Georgia. The Longhorns have played very good football for most of the season even while dealing with multiple injuries to quarterback Quinn Ewers. Ewers’ latest injury is an ankle sprain, […]

When the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners announced their decision to depart the Big 12 for the SEC, there was no shortage of skepticism from folks in SEC country that the Longhorns and Sooners would be out of their depth as they stepped into what has traditionally been the most dominant conference in college football. […]

After the No. 3 Texas Longhorns secured a hard-fought 17-7 victory over No. 20 Texas A&M on Saturday night, head coach Steve Sarkisian took immediate action to ensure the celebration did not spiral into disrespect. With emotions running high at Kyle Field, Sarkisian stopped his players from celebrating on the Aggies’ midfield logo, emphasizing the […]

One of the best rivalries in college football will be renewed next Saturday when Texas football faces their state foes, the Texas A&M Aggies. This is the first time they will meet since 2011 in College Station. This contest is a huge one for the Longhorns, who can clinch a spot in the SEC Championship […]

Texas football has been cruising along since its disappointing loss to Georgia, but that’s in the rearview mirror now. Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns have continued to roll through the bottom half of the SEC on their way to a 10-1 record and a No. 3 ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings before the […]

The College Football Playoffs is stirring up controversy with every snap of the ball. Will a garbage-time touchdown by Indiana be enough to convince the committee the Hoosiers deserve to remain in the top 12 bracket? How will Tulane and Boise State’s battles against negative narratives shake out? Even fights on what should happen on […]

Texas football landed a very talented recruit on defense. This great news comes as the Longhorns celebrated Senior Day against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. Head coach Steve Sarkisian and company are in the middle of a successful first year in the SEC as the No. 3 team in the country. And along with the […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian gave a surprising take on the Longhorns’ opponent on Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats. Quarterback Quinn Ewers and the No. 3 team in the country are two wins away from securing a spot in the SEC championship game. However, a loss before the regular season ends could put the Longhorns […]

The Texas football program is preparing for its last home game of the 2024 regular season against the Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 23. The matchup could be star junior quarterback Quinn Ewers’ last-ever home game at Texas, given that he could declare for the 2025 NFL Draft or transfer. Steve Sarkisian gave a cryptic response […]

As the Texas football team prepares to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks, they are currently the No. 3 ranked team in the entire country, as people could be predicting they will be hoisting up the national championship by the end of the season. After Texas football’s dominating win over the Florida Gators, the confidence level […]

The Texas football program continued their excellent first season in the SEC, defeating a new conference foe in the Florida Gators in a dominant 49-17 win over the visitors. Quarterback Quinn Ewers had an efficient afternoon, torching the Gators’ secondary for 333 yards and five passing touchdowns. Longhorns fans through the college football world were […]

As the Texas Football team blew out the Florida Gators Saturday afternoon, 49-17, it was led by an impressive performance from quarterback Quinn Ewers. While there have been discussions about the No. 5 Texas football team being overvalued in the rankings, they showed how dominant they can be Saturday as they thrashed the Gators. Ewers […]

The Texas football team is back, after a quiet three-game stretch that left fans unsure about their true dominance against tough competitors. But rest assured, the Longhorns are proving their CFP worth with just a few weeks remaining in the regular season. When Texas trounced No. 18 Oklahoma nearly a month ago, especially in Quinn […]