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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
SEC Basketball: Longhorns Get Docuseries
Texas Athletics has announced 'Texas Rising,' a four-part docuseries that gives fans an all-access look inside the Longhorns men's basketball program.
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8:01 PM
SEC Basketball: Freshman Hurd Shares Medalist Honors
No. 12 Texas freshman Sterling Hurd tied for the individual title at the Bayou City Collegiate Classic in his first college event.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Deep Passing Game Stalls
Texas has not completed a pass longer than 24 yards in more than two games. Sarkisian says defenses are focused on taking away explosive plays, so the offense needs more intermediate throws, including to Auburn transfer Cam Coleman.
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8:01 PM
SEC Golf: Manning's Accuracy Under Scrutiny
Arch Manning completed 16 of 32 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns against UTSA, and he went just 5-of-16 after taking a hard hit late in the first half. Steve Sarkisian wants more rhythm in the passing game before Texas opens SEC play at Tennessee.
golf ·
8:01 PM
SEC Recruiting: Alabama, LSU, Others Contact Crenshaw After Texas Offer
After Texas offered him, Georgia Tech linebacker commit Jason Crenshaw Jr. says Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Ohio State have contacted him. His next key step is whether he takes more official visits, including one to Austin.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Offers Georgia Tech LB Commit
Texas offered 2027 three-star linebacker Jason Crenshaw Jr. of Prattville (AL), who has been committed to Georgia Tech since June. The Longhorns have no linebacker commit in the class. Crenshaw has 31 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks so far this senior season.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Heads to Knoxville
Texas keeps its No. 1 AP ranking going into its SEC opener at No. 14 Tennessee, where the Longhorns are 5.5-point favorites. Steve Sarkisian is 0-2 against Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, and Tennessee's run game averages nearly 300 yards per game.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Manning Keeps Media Answers Short
Since a controversy that went viral last week, Texas QB Arch Manning has given reporters especially short answers.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Cooper Could Fill Short-Yardage Role
At 6-1, 212 pounds, Cooper is bigger than Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown, who are both listed under 200 pounds. He's also listed behind them as Texas's third-string back. His ability to run through contact could make him the short-yardage and goal-line back the Longhorns haven't had under Sarkisian.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Penalties Return in Texas Win
No. 1 Texas beat UTSA 30-6 but was flagged 8 times for 88 yards. Through its first two games it had been called for just 6 penalties for 47 yards. Several flags stalled drives or cost field position on special teams, and both UTSA scoring drives were helped along by Texas penalties.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Cooper Returns, Scores First TD
Texas freshman RB Derrek Cooper came back from an ankle injury he suffered in the opener and ran 11 times for 44 yards against UTSA, including a 1-yard fourth-quarter touchdown, his first as a college player. Steve Sarkisian said Cooper isn't fully healthy yet but will be needed once SEC play begins.
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12:01 PM
SEC Tennis: Three Longhorns Reach ITA All-American Qualifying Second Round
Texas men's tennis moved Tomasz Berkieta, Abel Forger and Lucas Marionneau through the opening round of singles qualifying at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa on Monday, keeping all three alive in the chase for a main-draw spot.
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12:01 AM
Monday, September 21, 2026
SEC Football: Texas' Brandon Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week
Texas sophomore Brandon earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors, the first weekly conference award of her career, as the No. 16 Longhorns push into league play.
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4:02 PM
SEC Soccer: Texas Holds No. 1 in CBS Power Rankings
Texas stays atop the CBS Sports college football power rankings this week, while Georgia climbs to No. 2 amid a reshuffled top five. The Bulldogs' string of lopsided wins keeps pressure on the Longhorns.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns' Special Teams a Mixed Bag Entering SEC Play
Top-ranked Texas exits non-conference play with kicker Gianni Spetic perfect on five field goals, including a 52-yarder, but punting and kickoff returns have lagged. SP+ rates the Longhorns' special teams 25th nationally through Week 3.
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4:02 PM
SEC Basketball: Texas Women Set Dec. 2 Date with Louisville
Texas women's basketball will host Louisville at Moody Center on Dec. 2 as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge, with tip time and TV network now finalized.
basketball ·
12:02 PM
SEC Basketball: Longhorns Face First Trip to Knoxville
Texas makes its first-ever visit to Neyland Stadium since joining the SEC in 2024, fresh off a 30-6 win over UTSA and a 24-23 comeback over Ohio State. Tennessee counters with freshman QB Faizon Brandon after a 42-9 win over Kennesaw State.
basketball ·
12:02 PM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Favored at Tennessee in SEC Opener
Top-ranked Texas (3-0) travels to Neyland Stadium Saturday as a 5.5-point favorite over No. 14 Tennessee (3-0) in the Longhorns' first SEC road game of 2026. Kickoff is 11 a.m. Central on ABC.
football ·
12:02 PM
SEC Tennis: Ngijol-Carré Advances to Third Round at ITA All-Americans
Texas sophomore Mathilde Ngijol-Carré picked up a second-round win in ITA All-American prequalifying in Cary, N.C., before her run ended with a third-round loss.
tennis ·
4:00 AM
SEC Tennis: Dedura-Palomero Reaches ITA All-American Qualifying
Texas sophomore Mariano Dedura-Palomero picked up two singles victories Sunday in Tulsa, earning a spot in the qualifying draw at the ITA All-American Championships.
tennis ·
12:00 AM
Sunday, September 20, 2026
SEC Football: Manning Still Searching for Rhythm
Arch Manning finished 16-of-32 for 161 yards and two touchdowns against UTSA, and he is completing under 48 percent of his throws between the hashes over the last two games. Five drops by Texas receivers in that span have not helped.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Defense Smothers Roadrunners
The Longhorns limited UTSA to 143 total yards and just 70 through the air, the fewest passing yards Texas has allowed since the 2022 Red River game. UTSA went 1-for-11 on third down, the second-best mark of the Sarkisian era.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Grinds Past UTSA 30-6
Top-ranked Texas beat UTSA 30-6 in Austin on Saturday, a workmanlike result one week after the Longhorns needed a fourth-quarter surge to get by Ohio State. Sarkisian's team is now 3-0 heading into SEC play.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Manning's Middle-Field Accuracy a Concern for Texas
Arch Manning went 16-of-32 for 161 yards and two scores against UTSA, but has completed under 48 percent of his throws between the hashes over the last two games while receivers have dropped five passes.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Expects Simmons, Black Back for Tennessee
Steve Sarkisian called edge Colin Simmons' second-half exit and safety Kobe Black's absence precautionary, expecting both to face the Vols. Tight end Nick Townsend and lineman Justus Terry remain out.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Hold No. 1 in Both Polls Ahead of Tennessee
Texas stays atop the AP and Coaches polls for a second straight week with 58 of 69 AP first-place votes, heading to Knoxville for its SEC opener against a Tennessee team that climbed to No. 14 in the AP.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Defense Smothers UTSA in 30-6 Win
The top-ranked Longhorns held UTSA to 143 total yards and 1-of-11 on third downs, snapping the Roadrunners' 74-game touchdown streak. Rasheem Biles set the tone with an interception on the game's first play.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman RB Derek Cooper Scores First Texas TD
Freshman running back Derek Cooper, back from an injury that sidelined him against Ohio State, notched his first career touchdown against UTSA. He gives Texas a third option behind Smothers and Brown heading into SEC play.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Arch Manning Struggles After Fast Start vs. UTSA
Arch Manning connected with Cam Coleman for two early touchdowns but finished just 16-of-33 for 164 yards as the Texas offense stalled after three opening scoring drives. The line also allowed increased pressure as UTSA dialed up blitzes.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Defense Smothers Roadrunners
Texas held UTSA to 142 total yards and 1-of-11 on third down, with Rasheem Biles grabbing an early interception to set the tone. The unit also rotated in several young players during the blowout.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Handles UTSA 30-6 to Reach 3-0
Top-ranked Texas beat UTSA 30-6 in Austin on Saturday to close out its non-conference slate at 3-0. The Longhorns now open SEC play on the road at Tennessee next week, the start of a month-long road stretch.
football ·
12:01 PM
SEC Tennis: Texas' Ngijol-Carré Moves On at ITA All-Americans
Texas sophomore Mathilde Ngijol-Carré picked up a singles win Saturday in prequalifying at the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C., keeping her path to the main draw alive.
tennis ·
8:01 AM
SEC Tennis: Ngijol-Carré Advances in ITA Prequalifying
Texas sophomore Mathilde Ngijol-Carré took her singles prequalifying match Saturday in Cary, N.C., pushing forward in the ITA All-American Championships bracket.
tennis ·
4:01 AM
SEC Football: Dedura-Palomero Moves On at ITA All-Americans
Texas sophomore Mariano Dedura-Palomero won his singles prequalifying match Saturday in Tulsa, keeping his run alive at the ITA All-American Championships.
football ·
4:01 AM
SEC Tennis: Nansen Returns to Texas Staff After One-Game Ban
Texas co-defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen sat out the Longhorns' 30-6 win over UTSA while serving a one-game suspension following his misdemeanor DWI arrest, and Steve Sarkisian says he rejoins the staff Sunday as Texas preps for its SEC opener at No. 15 Tennessee.
tennis ·
4:01 AM
SEC Football: Manning Struggles in Texas Passing Game
Arch Manning went 16-of-32 for 161 yards with two touchdowns against UTSA, leaving questions about the Longhorns' passing attack as SEC play begins. Texas managed just 4.6 yards per play through three quarters.
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12:02 AM
SEC Football: Texas Edge Colin Simmons Exits in Boot
Preseason All-American edge Colin Simmons left the UTSA game in a walking boot after a late first-half block in the back drew a flag. He recorded a sack before exiting, and his status heading into conference play is unclear.
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12:02 AM
SEC Football: Freshman Cooper Emerges in Texas Backfield
Freshman Derrick Cooper Jr. carried 11 times for 44 yards and a touchdown against UTSA, getting seven handoffs on the Longhorns' first second-half scoring drive. Hollywood Smothers (54 yards) and Raleek Brown (41) also chipped in.
football ·
12:02 AM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Handles UTSA 30-6
Top-ranked Texas closed non-conference play with a 30-6 win over UTSA, holding the Roadrunners to 143 total yards after they had averaged 38 points per game. The offense sputtered for much of the night before finding rhythm late.
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12:02 AM
Saturday, September 19, 2026
SEC Football: Kentucky Upsets No. 9 Texas A&M in College Station
Kentucky pulled off a road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, fueled by a big third quarter, handing first-year head coach Will Stein his first signature win with the Wildcats.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Hosts UTSA in Third Straight Home Game
Freshly ranked No. 1, Texas stays at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for a third consecutive week to face Jeff Traylor's UTSA Roadrunners. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central on SEC Network+ as the Longhorns look to defend their new top ranking.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Derek Williams Next Up at Safety for Texas
With Black sidelined, senior Derek Williams is listed as the next man up for the Longhorns. Williams has seven tackles in 50 snaps this season but has allowed two catches for 60 yards on two targets, so Texas' back end faces a test in the 7 p.m. Central kickoff on SEC Network+.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Safety Kobe Black Out vs. UTSA
Junior safety Kobe Black is unavailable for No. 1 Texas in Saturday's home game against UTSA, per a Horns247 report. Black moved from cornerback in the spring and won the starting job beside Jelani McDonald, logging four tackles and a pass breakup over 78 snaps in the first two games.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Two Longhorns Head to Cary for ITA Prequalifying
A pair of Texas women's tennis players start singles and doubles prequalifying Saturday at the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C., looking to earn spots in the main draw.
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12:01 AM
SEC Tennis: Dedura-Palomero Opens ITA All-American Play
Texas sophomore Mariano Dedura-Palomero begins singles prequalifying Saturday at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, one of the fall's premier collegiate events.
tennis ·
12:01 AM
SEC Tennis: Winston Emerges as Key Piece for Texas Offense
Sophomore tight end Emaree Winston posted a career-high 38 receiving yards against Ohio State, including a fourth-and-9 conversion with Texas trailing by 20. Steve Sarkisian is expanding the former three-star recruit's role to include fullback and insert-blocking duties.
tennis ·
12:01 AM
Friday, September 18, 2026
SEC Football: Traylor Brings UTSA Back to Austin
UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor, a former Texas assistant under Charlie Strong who once nearly turned down the Longhorns to stay at Gilmer High, leads the Roadrunners into Darrell K Royal Stadium to face the top-ranked Longhorns on Saturday.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Smothers Earns Hornung Award Weekly Honor
Texas senior running back Hollywood Smothers picked up Paul Hornung Award Player of the Week honors after piling up 25 touches, 74 rushing yards and two scores in the Longhorns' comeback win over Ohio State that lifted Texas to a consensus No. 1 ranking.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Winston Emerges as Key Piece for Longhorns
Sophomore tight end Emaree Winston converted a critical fourth-and-9 and set a career high with 38 receiving yards against Ohio State, stepping into a bigger role after fellow tight end Nick Townsend left with a knee injury.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Geffrard Anchoring Texas Defensive Front
Arkansas transfer Ian Geffrard, a 6-foot-5, 375-pound senior, has emerged as one of the Longhorns' top defensive standouts through two games, with Steve Sarkisian crediting a snap-count rotation and improved conditioning for the run-stuffing nose tackle's early dominance.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Winston Steps Up at Tight End for Longhorns
Sophomore tight end Emaree Winston set a career high with 38 receiving yards against Ohio State, converting a key fourth-and-9 and seeing extra snaps after fellow tight end Nick Townsend left with a knee injury on punt coverage.
football ·
4:02 PM
SEC Football: Traylor Returns to Austin With UTSA
UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor, a former Texas assistant under Charlie Strong who left a 15-year run at Gilmer High to join the Longhorns in 2015, brings the Roadrunners to Austin for a third meeting with his old program.
football ·
4:02 PM
SEC Swimming: Longhorn Men Open at No. 1 in CSCAA Poll
Texas men's swimming and diving starts the 2026-27 season atop the CSCAA preseason poll as the Longhorns chase a third straight national championship.
swimming ·
12:01 PM
SEC Swimming: Texas Women Slotted No. 3 in Preseason Poll
The CSCAA preseason poll places Texas women's swimming and diving at No. 3, extending a run that includes 14 straight conference titles and six consecutive top-three NCAA finishes.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Brings Back Jumbo Goal-Line Look
Texas is using 6-foot-5, 356-pound sophomore tackle Jordan Coleman as a sixth offensive lineman in a revived goal-line package, which fueled a 21-point fourth quarter against Ohio State and Steve Sarkisian says is here to stay.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Turns to UTSA After Ohio State Rally
Texas erased a 20-3 halftime deficit to beat Ohio State on Sept. 12 in Austin, with Arch Manning leading three consecutive lengthy scoring drives in the fourth quarter. The Longhorns now host UTSA as a 30.5-point favorite per FanDuel.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Ball Security a Focus for Longhorns
Texas put the ball on the ground four times against Ohio State and recovered three, making fumble prevention a practice priority ahead of UTSA. The Roadrunners bring a three-back rotation against a Texas front that has allowed some long runs the past two weeks.
football ·
12:01 PM
SEC Football: Run Game Powers Texas Comeback
Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown carried the Longhorns' fourth-quarter surge against Ohio State, producing three runs of 10-plus yards and three third-down conversions on the ground. Texas held the Buckeyes to 94 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
football ·
12:01 PM
SEC Football: Nansen's Status for UTSA Game Unclear
Sarkisian said he is not yet sure whether Nansen will coach from the sideline when Texas hosts UTSA on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network+. Nansen has worked under Sarkisian at Washington and USC before joining the Longhorns after the 2023 season.
football ·
4:00 AM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Addresses Week of Distractions
The Nansen arrest caps a turbulent stretch for Texas that also included Sarkisian's cut-short ESPN interview and Arch Manning's apology over remarks about an AI-generated video. Sarkisian said the team is focused on preparation ahead of the UTSA matchup.
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4:00 AM