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Saturday, September 5, 2026
SEC Football: No. 5 Texas Rolls Texas State 59-7 in Opener
Texas opened its season with a 59-7 rout of Texas State as Arch Manning completed 74 percent of his passes before exiting in the third quarter. The Longhorns now turn to a top-five clash with No. 1 Ohio State in Austin.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas RB Derrek Cooper Suffers Ankle Injury in Opener
Freshman RB Derrek Cooper exited No. 5 Texas' 59-7 win over Texas State with an ankle injury and wore a boot in the second half. Sarkisian says medical staff will monitor the four-star's status ahead of next week's showdown with No. 1 Ohio State.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Young Longhorns Climb Texas Defensive Depth Chart
Junior Kobe Black earned the starting free safety job over senior Derek Williams on Texas' season-opening depth chart, and freshman linebacker Kosi Okpala grabbed a backup role after a strong preseason camp.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Depth Chart Reveals Backfield Surprise
Texas released its first depth chart of the season with Hollywood Smothers listed as a co-starter at running back alongside Raleek Brown, while Arch Manning heads the quarterback room ahead of the opener.
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4:02 PM
SEC Volleyball: No. 9 Texas Set for Top-10 Clash with Louisville
Ninth-ranked Texas volleyball takes on No. 6 Louisville Sunday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, a marquee top-10 matchup early in the Longhorns' season.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: No. 5 Texas Set for Season Opener
Fifth-ranked Texas prepares to open its 2026 season against Texas State, a tune-up that comes ahead of a marquee showdown with No. 1 Ohio State in a year viewed as pivotal for Steve Sarkisian's tenure.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: Texas Opens $80 Million Training Complex
Texas officially unveils the Frank and Wofford Denius Football Training Complex, an $80 million, 79,000-square-foot facility featuring a full 100-yard indoor field and a four-story underground garage with 450 parking stalls.
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4:00 AM
Friday, September 4, 2026
SEC Football: Texas Debuts Interactive Stadium Map for Gamedays
Texas Athletics rolls out a new interactive mapping tool at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, helping Longhorn fans find their way around and plan their football gameday experience more easily.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Enters High-Stakes 2026 Season
Texas opens 2026 ranked in the top five nationally with sixth-year coach Steve Sarkisian facing title-or-bust expectations, as a loaded roster featuring Arch Manning and multiple projected first-round picks takes on the nation's toughest schedule.
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4:01 PM
SEC Golf: No. 12 Longhorns Head to Folds of Honor Collegiate
No. 12 Texas men's golf tees off Monday through Wednesday at the Folds of Honor Collegiate, held at American Dunes Golf Club, as the Longhorns look to build on their top-15 national standing early in the fall season.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Goosby Available, Linebacker Depth Tested for Texas Opener
Offensive tackle Trevor Goosby is available despite a knee issue for the opener, while the dismissal of returning starting linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith raises the stakes for newcomer Rasheem Biles in Texas' revamped defense.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Portal Additions Headline Texas' All-In Roster Push
Texas retooled around Arch Manning through the transfer portal, landing former Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman, running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown, and two-time All-ACC linebacker Rasheem Biles for a championship-or-bust 2026 campaign.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 5 Texas Opens 2026 Season Against Texas State
The No. 5 Longhorns kick off the season Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Central on ESPN against Texas State at DKR, entering as 29.5-point favorites with a Week 2 showdown against No. 1 Ohio State looming.
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12:01 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
SEC Football: Texas to Monitor Goosby, Rotate Cojoe
With temperatures forecast near 96 degrees and a Week 2 matchup against No. 1 Ohio State ahead, Texas plans to watch Goosby's conditioning closely Saturday and work in senior Andre Cojoe, who filled in at left tackle during camp.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Goosby Cleared for Texas Opener
Texas preseason All-American left tackle Trevor Goosby is officially available for Saturday's season opener against Texas State after recovering from an Aug. 17 knee bone bruise, with Steve Sarkisian saying he's 'good to go' following a full week of ramped-up practices.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Open Cross Country Season Friday
Texas cross country begins its season Friday morning at the Floyd Farms Invitational in Lampasas, the Longhorns' first competition of the fall campaign.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Shifts Four Non-Conference Dates
Texas announced new dates for four non-conference games after the NCAA made Week Zero the official season start in 2027. The Longhorns now host Michigan on September 4, 2027, open that season against New Mexico State on August 28, and begin 2028 versus Louisiana Tech on August 26.
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4:02 PM
SEC Track & Field: Goosby Cleared for Texas Opener
Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby is good to go for Saturday's season opener against Texas State after recovering from a knee bone bruise, Steve Sarkisian confirmed. The preseason All-American practiced all week, with staff monitoring his conditioning in the expected 96-degree heat.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Self-Reports Minor Wagering Violations
Texas has self-reported seven minor NCAA violations tied to sports wagering, an issue linked to the rise of prediction markets across college athletics.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: No. 5 Texas Opens Season Against Texas State
Fifth-ranked Texas begins its 2026 campaign at home against in-state opponent Texas State, with Arch Manning leading an offense fans hope can carry the Longhorns back to the College Football Playoff.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Says Texas-Michigan 2027 Game Is On
Steve Sarkisian confirms the Longhorns' 2027 non-conference matchup with Michigan remains on the schedule despite reports of a Wolverines scheduling change, though the game may shift from its planned September 11 date.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Manning Says Game Slowing Down Ahead of Second Season as Starter
Texas QB Arch Manning enters his second year as the starter citing improved processing speed, a key area after facing top-five pressure rates and completing just 61.4% of passes last season. Sarkisian is also pushing Manning to give more input on the game plan.
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12:00 AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SEC Football: Manning Eyes Faster Processing in Year Two
Texas QB Arch Manning says the game is slowing down entering his second season as starter, a key area after he was among the nation's most-pressured passers in 2025 and completed just 61.4% of his throws. Sarkisian wants Manning more vocal in shaping the game plan to fix a red-zone TD rate that ranked 49th nationally.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman DB Toray Davis Earns Sarkisian's Praise
Steve Sarkisian named lightly recruited freshman Toray Davis among five first-year players pushing for snaps this fall. The former UCLA commit who flipped to Texas is expected to contribute on special teams early with potential defensive reps against Texas State and UTSA.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 5 Texas Opens Season vs. Texas State
The fifth-ranked Longhorns host Texas State on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN, facing a Bobcats offense led by dual-threat QB Brad Jackson and two returning 1,000-yard receivers. Texas enters as a heavy favorite with title expectations after a big portal haul.
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12:01 PM
SEC Tennis: Texas Ex Gorzny Advances at U.S. Open
Former Longhorn Sebastian Gorzny won his opening match in his U.S. Open debut and moves on to second-round play Wednesday in New York.
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8:01 AM
SEC Volleyball: No. 9 Texas Hosts USC in Home Opener
Ninth-ranked Texas volleyball opens its home schedule against USC, an early test the Longhorns view as a key measuring stick for the season.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Aggies QB Reed Stokes Texas Rivalry
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown the first jab ahead of this season's Lone Star Showdown, mocking burnt orange and promising the Longhorns will pay when they visit College Station. Texas has taken the last two meetings in the renewed rivalry.
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8:01 AM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
SEC Golf: O'Keefe, Kim Earn Preseason All-America Nods
Golfweek named Texas' Farah O'Keefe a first-team preseason All-American and teammate Lauren Kim a second-team selection ahead of the women's golf season.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Settles on Four Trusted Safeties
Sarkisian says Jelani McDonald, Derek Williams, Kobe Black and Jonah Williams form a four-man safety rotation he trusts entering the Texas State opener. McDonald, a preseason third-team All-SEC pick, led the Longhorns with 80 tackles and three interceptions last season.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Opposes NFL-to-College Returns
Steve Sarkisian criticized the trend of players leaving NFL camps to return to college, even as Texas counts on offensive lineman Cole Hutson, whose eligibility was restored through a court challenge.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Keep Defensive Depth Chart Under Wraps
Steve Sarkisian declined to release Texas' depth chart ahead of Saturday's opener against Texas State, naming only the starting specialists. Projections show open battles at defensive tackle between Alex January and Maraad Watson and at end between Lance Jackson and Zina Umeozulu.
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8:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: O'Keefe, Kim Earn Preseason All-America Honors
Texas women's golfers Farah O'Keefe and Lauren Kim are named Golfweek Preseason All-Americans, with O'Keefe on the First Team and Kim on the Second Team.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Settles on Top Four at Safety
Steve Sarkisian says Texas enters its opener against Texas State with four trusted safeties — Jelani McDonald, Derek Williams, Kobe Black and Jonah Williams — with all four expected to play in the heat Saturday. McDonald, a preseason third-team All-SEC pick, led the team with 80 tackles last season.
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4:02 PM
SEC Swimming: Four Texas Women Named to Team USA
Texas women's swimmers Cox, Enge, Gemmell and Hurst land spots on the U.S. National Team roster, giving the Longhorns representation on both the men's and women's national squads.
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4:02 PM
SEC Swimming: Nine Texas Men Make U.S. National Team
Six current and three former Texas men's swimmers earn spots on the U.S. National Team roster, underscoring the Longhorns' depth on the international stage.
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4:02 PM
SEC Golf: Bennett Earns Preseason All-America Honor
Texas men's golfer Daniel Bennett lands on Golfweek's 10-man preseason All-America second team, giving the Longhorns national recognition heading into the fall season.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Builds Versatility on Defense
Sarkisian says the 6-5, 252-pound Vasek's dual role mirrors that of Brad Spence, part of a plan to counter SEC offenses that deploy three-tight-end sets, as Texas installs bigger defensive packages under coordinator Will Muschamp.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Details Vasek's Hybrid Role
Steve Sarkisian says senior Colton Vasek will primarily play edge for Texas while also lining up as a hybrid strong-side linebacker in certain packages, giving the Longhorns flexibility against heavy personnel groupings ahead of Saturday's opener versus Texas State.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Texas Drills Tempo Defense Ahead of Opener
Steve Sarkisian says Texas has added extra practice periods against up-tempo looks to prepare for Texas State's fast-paced attack, stressing quick communication and alignment as the defense readies for one of the nation's quickest offenses.
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12:01 AM
SEC Football: Ex-Longhorn Signee Kinne Returns to Austin
Texas State coach GJ Kinne, who signed with Texas in 2007 before transferring, brings his up-tempo offense and QB Brad Jackson — 3,224 passing yards and 21 touchdowns last season — to face the Longhorns, who enter as heavy favorites in Saturday's opener.
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12:01 AM
SEC Football: Kiffin's LSU Roster Push Heads to Court
A Thursday injunction hearing in Baton Rouge will determine whether former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both recently cut by NFL teams, can join Lane Kiffin's LSU squad for a fifth college season before Friday's SEC 105-man roster deadline.
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12:01 AM
Monday, August 31, 2026
SEC Football: Goosby Back at Practice for Texas
Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby returned to practice Monday as he recovers from a knee bone bruise, boosting his chances of playing in Saturday's opener against Texas State. The preseason All-American avoided structural damage and appears on track for the Sept. 12 Ohio State showdown.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Names New Specialists for Opener
Ohio and Memphis transfer Gio Spetic has won the Longhorns' kicking job, with Florida State transfer Mac Chiumento taking over at punter. Ryan Niblett returns as the primary return man after averaging 22.7 yards per punt return with two touchdowns in 2025.
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4:02 PM
SEC Women's Basketball: Texas Returns to Players Era Showcase
Texas women's basketball is headed back to the Players Era Showcase in Las Vegas, where the Longhorns will face Duke and UCLA at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay. The event gives Texas two marquee nonconference matchups against national contenders.
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12:01 PM
SEC Golf: Two Longhorns Earn Preseason All-America Honors
Texas men's golfers Daniel Bennett and Matt Comegys land on Golf Channel's preseason All-America teams, with Bennett taking a first-team spot and Comegys making the third team.
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8:01 AM
SEC Volleyball: Nebraska Sweeps Texas
Texas volleyball drops a 3-0 decision to Nebraska over the weekend, an early-season measuring-stick loss against one of the nation's top programs.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: Scheffler Claims Second FedExCup
Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship at 16-under, beating Viktor Hovland by three strokes for his second FedExCup title and passing Tiger Woods as the PGA Tour's all-time career earnings leader.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: Texas Sets Six-Game Fall Slate
Back-to-back WCWS champion Texas announces a six-game fall schedule, with five free-admission home dates at McCombs Field and a Nov. 6 trip to rival Texas A&M in College Station.
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4:00 AM
Sunday, August 30, 2026
SEC Football: Kinne Brings Bobcats Back to the Forty Acres
Texas State coach GJ Kinne, a former Longhorns backup quarterback, faces his old program for the first time as a head coach; the schools' only prior meeting was a Texas shutout back in 1930.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 5 Texas Opens as Heavy Favorite vs. Texas State
FanDuel lists No. 5 Texas as a 30.5-point favorite over Texas State for Saturday's season opener at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. Central on ESPN.
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8:01 PM
Saturday, August 29, 2026
SEC Football: Texas Holds Second-Best SEC Title Odds
Texas enters the 2026 season with the second-best odds to win the SEC per FanDuel, trailing only two-time defending champion Georgia. The Longhorns face the nation's third-hardest schedule in Arch Manning's final college season, including late road trips to Missouri, LSU, and Texas A&M.
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12:01 AM
Friday, August 28, 2026
SEC Football: Longhorns' Early Slate Headlined by Ohio State, Tennessee
Arch Manning and Texas host Ohio State on September 12 in a marquee Week 2 rematch of last year's opener, then travel to Knoxville September 26 for their first SEC road test against Tennessee.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Opens 2026 Season Facing Nation's Third-Toughest Schedule
Texas kicks off its 2026 campaign September 5 against Texas State in Austin, with ESPN's Football Power Index rating the Longhorns' slate the third-toughest in the country and sportsbooks setting their season win total at 9.5.
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4:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: No. 2 Longhorns Face Top-Ranked Nebraska at Players Era Showcase
Second-ranked Texas heads to the Players Era Volleyball Showcase for a pair of high-profile matches, taking on TCU before a marquee showdown with No. 1 Nebraska. The event gives the Longhorns an early-season measuring stick against the nation's top team.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Former Texas Center Jason Klotz Dies at 44
Former Texas center Jason Klotz has died at age 44. A five-year Longhorn under Rick Barnes from 2000-05, Klotz appeared in 131 games and played in 12 NCAA Tournament games — tied for the most in program history — including the 2003 Final Four run.
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4:00 AM
SEC Soccer: Texas Drops First Match of Season at Baylor
Texas soccer falls 2-1 to Baylor for its first defeat of the season, with Harrington scoring her first goal in a Longhorn uniform in the loss.
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12:01 AM
Thursday, August 27, 2026
SEC Football: Eligibility Fight Lands in Texas Court
The court order puts the SEC and NCAA's restriction on former pro athletes regaining college eligibility on hold, the latest legal challenge to reshape who can suit up in the conference.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Judge Blocks SEC Rule on Former Pro Athletes
A Texas judge has granted a temporary restraining order against the SEC, commissioner Greg Sankey and the NCAA in a suit brought by a group of former college athletes challenging the ban on ex-professionals returning to college play.
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8:01 PM
SEC Basketball: Texas Women Set for Lone Star Series
Texas women's basketball heads to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth for the Lone Star Series, where the Longhorns are scheduled to face Ohio State and TCU.
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4:00 PM