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Friday, September 18, 2026
SEC Football: Texas Co-DC Nansen Charged With DWI
Steve Sarkisian confirmed Thursday that co-defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen was arrested on a misdemeanor DWI charge and missed practice, with his status for Saturday's UTSA game undetermined. The 30-year coaching veteran is in his third season at Texas.
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12:01 AM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Hosts UTSA Saturday Night
Top-ranked Texas faces UTSA at 7 p.m. Central on SEC Network+ as a 30.5-point favorite in its final non-conference game before SEC play. RB Derrek Cooper is available, TE Nick Townsend is doubtful and OL Kaden Scherer is out.
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12:01 AM
SEC Soccer: Texas Welcomes Tennessee for Rare Home Matchup
Texas soccer hosts No. 8/4 Tennessee in Austin, marking the Volunteers' first visit to the Longhorns since 1996.
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12:01 AM
Thursday, September 17, 2026
SEC Basketball: Texas Co-DC Nansen Arrested on DWI Charge
Texas co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Johnny Nansen faces a misdemeanor DWI charge, Steve Sarkisian confirmed Thursday. Nansen missed Thursday's practice, and his availability for Saturday's home game against UTSA remains undecided.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Wingo's Drops Remain a Concern for Texas
Junior receiver Ryan Wingo let a would-be 30-yard touchdown slip through his hands against Ohio State, extending a problem that saw him drop seven passes in 2025. Sarkisian said the staff continues to drill catching the ball in front of the eyes.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Face Distractions Ahead of UTSA
Beyond Nansen's arrest, Texas has spent the week managing fallout from Sarkisian's cut-short ESPN interview and an Arch Manning remark about an AI video that prompted apologies from both. Sarkisian says the team's focus stays on Saturday's 7 p.m. kickoff on SEC Network+.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Leads CBS Resume Rankings
Texas sits atop CBS Sports' resume-based college football rankings, which weigh only on-field results rather than brand or preseason expectations. UCLA, Duke and Tulsa also rank among the early-season standouts.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Says He Should Have Waited for Rowe
Steve Sarkisian admitted he could have shown more patience before walking away from ESPN's Holly Rowe following Texas' 21-point comeback win over Ohio State. He also addressed Arch Manning's apology for calling an AI video of the incident 'hilarious.'
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Cooper Set to Return, Townsend Out for Texas
Freshman RB Derrek Cooper, the 247Sports Composite's No. 7 back in the 2026 class, is expected back from an ankle sprain when No. 1 Texas hosts UTSA. Sophomore TE Nick Townsend will sit after a knee injury on punt coverage against Ohio State.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Co-DC Nansen Arrested on DWI Charge
Texas co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Johnny Nansen faces a misdemeanor DWI charge after an arrest confirmed Thursday by Steve Sarkisian. Nansen missed Thursday's practice, and his availability for Saturday's UTSA game remains undecided.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Ranked No. 7 in Blue Ribbon Preseason Poll
Blue Ribbon's preseason top 25 slots the Longhorns at No. 7 ahead of a 2026-27 campaign that tips off Monday, Nov. 2 at Moody Center.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Texas Freshmen Bishop, Wesley Contribute vs. Ohio State
Five-star freshmen Jermaine Bishop and Richard Wesley both saw the field in Texas' 24-23 win over Ohio State, with Bishop drawing a key pass-interference call and Wesley logging two pressures and a tackle in eight defensive snaps.
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12:02 PM
SEC Basketball: No. 1 Texas Heavy Favorite Over UTSA
Fresh off a 24-23 comeback win over then-No. 1 Ohio State that lifted them to the top of the polls, the 2-0 Longhorns host 2-0 UTSA Saturday at 7 p.m. CT as 30.5-point favorites.
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12:02 PM
SEC Recruiting: Texas Momentum Builds After Ohio State Win
Texas' recruiting push is gaining steam following the Ohio State victory, with the staff making headway on top targets including the nation's No. 1 prospect and several 2028 recruits who visited Austin.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Turns to UTSA
Top-ranked Texas closes non-conference play against UTSA this week, with Steve Sarkisian saying the Longhorns still have areas to clean up despite their win over Ohio State.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Goosby Sweeps Weekly Lineman Honors
Goosby also picked up the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week and SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after Texas' rushing attack dominated up front against Ohio State.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Goosby Nominated for FWAA Courage Award
Texas offensive lineman Trevor Goosby is this week's nominee for the 2026 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award, recognizing his path from open-heart surgery as a teenager to becoming one of the country's top linemen.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Manning Apologizes, Sarkisian Stays Silent
Texas quarterback Arch Manning has issued an apology for laughing at an AI-generated video that depicted violence against women, while head coach Steve Sarkisian has not yet commented publicly on the matter.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: Trey Moore's Path Shows Texas Gains From UTSA Development
Former Smithson Valley edge Trey Moore, overlooked by major programs in 2021, became AAC Defensive Player of the Year at UTSA before transferring to Texas and going to the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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12:03 AM
SEC Football: Traylor Details Portal Drain Hitting UTSA
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor says roughly 78 percent of AAC all-conference players leave for bigger programs through the portal, with 11 of his 23 outgoing 2025 transfers landing at Power Four schools, including tight end Houston Thomas at Texas A&M.
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12:03 AM
SEC Swimming: 2027 Championships Set for Austin
The SEC has finalized the format for the 2027 Swimming & Diving Championships, which will run February 14-20 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin.
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12:03 AM
SEC Football: No. 1 Texas Hosts UTSA in Non-Conference Finale
Top-ranked Texas welcomes 2-0 UTSA to Austin Saturday at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ for its last game before SEC play. Roadrunners coach Jeff Traylor, a former Longhorns assistant, brings veteran QB Owen McCown and a defense that has forced five turnovers without committing one.
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12:03 AM
SEC Football: No. 3 Texas Women Top Oregon at Stephens Cup
Third-ranked Texas women's golf closed out the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at PGA Frisco with a 4-1 match play victory over Oregon on Wednesday, capping the Longhorns' run at the fall event.
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12:03 AM
SEC Golf: Goosby Earns Courage Award Nomination
Texas senior offensive lineman Goosby has been named a nominee for the Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. The honor follows his Outland Trophy National Player of the Week and SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week selections after the Longhorns' win over Ohio State.
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12:03 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
SEC Football: Texas Rallies Past Ohio State, Climbs to No. 1
Texas erased a 20-point deficit to edge top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 in Austin, with Arch Manning steering the comeback. The Longhorns moved to No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches polls afterward.
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8:02 AM
SEC Football: Longhorns Turn Attention to UTSA
Now holding the top ranking, Texas faces UTSA next, with the Roadrunners set to start veteran quarterback Owen McCown. A trip to Tennessee follows, with the broadcast network already announced.
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8:02 AM
SEC Football: Texas TE Townsend Hurt Against Ohio State
Longhorns tight end Nick Townsend suffered a knee injury during the win over Ohio State, leaving his availability in question as Texas prepares for UTSA.
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8:02 AM
SEC Football: Kade Phillips Draws Second Straight PI Flag
Texas cornerback Kade Phillips was called for pass interference for the second consecutive week, this time on a key Ohio State drive after the Longhorns had closed to 23-17. The young corner is a central piece of the Texas secondary heading into Saturday's game against UTSA.
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4:01 AM
SEC Football: Longhorns' Discipline Ties Sarkisian-Era Record
The two-infraction outing against Ohio State matched the fewest penalties in any of Steve Sarkisian's 70 games at Texas, last reached against Arkansas in November 2024. Sarkisian said the cleaner play was one of the most encouraging takeaways from the win.
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4:01 AM
SEC Football: Texas Flagged Just Twice in Upset of Ohio State
Texas committed only two penalties for 12 yards in its 24-23 comeback win over then-No. 1 Ohio State, a sharp turnaround from a 2025 unit that ranked 134th nationally at 8.3 flags per game. The Longhorns now sit tied for third in FBS in total penalties through two weeks.
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4:01 AM
SEC Golf: Smothers Named Paul Hornung Award Player of the Week
Texas senior running back Hollywood Smothers picked up the Paul Hornung Award Player of the Week honor, the first weekly award of his career, as the No. 1 Longhorns come off their 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State.
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12:02 AM
SEC Golf: Sarkisian Targets Ball Security, Third-Down Defense
Despite climbing to No. 1 in both polls after beating Ohio State, Steve Sarkisian says Texas must fix its four-fumble ball security and a third-down defense allowing 50 percent conversions, worst in the SEC, before the Sept. 26 SEC opener at Tennessee.
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12:02 AM
SEC Football: Texas Flagged Just Twice in Ohio State Win
Texas committed only two penalties for 12 yards against Ohio State, tying the fewest in any game of the Sarkisian era; the Longhorns now average three flags per game after ranking 134th nationally last season.
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12:02 AM
SEC Football: Longhorns Earn Top Seed at Jackson T. Stephens Cup
No. 12 Texas men's golf secured the top seed for match play at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup as Bennett and Comegys shared medalist honors at 9-under, while Farah O'Keefe claimed her sixth career win as co-medalist on the women's side.
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12:02 AM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
SEC Football: Manning Apologizes to Holly Rowe
Texas QB Arch Manning issued a public apology to ESPN's Holly Rowe after joking about an offensive AI-generated video during his Monday press conference, calling his remarks insensitive and pledging to be more thoughtful.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Smothers Earns Paul Hornung Honor
Texas senior running back Smothers picked up his first career Paul Hornung Award Player of the Week nod as the top-ranked Longhorns rode their 24-23 comeback over Ohio State to No. 1 in both major polls.
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4:01 PM
SEC Track & Field: Longhorns Clean Up Penalty Problems
Texas committed just two penalties for 12 yards in its win over Ohio State, tying a Sarkisian-era low and leaving the Longhorns among the FBS leaders in discipline after ranking 134th nationally a year ago.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Torres, McCullough Sweep Weekly Honors
Texas' Torres became the first Longhorn named SEC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, while teammate McCullough claimed his second straight Freshman of the Week award.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Manning Reacts to Viral AI Video After Texas Upset
Arch Manning joked about an AI-altered video depicting coach Steve Sarkisian after Texas rallied past No. 1 Ohio State 24-23, a comeback victory that ranks among the program's biggest wins.
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12:01 PM
SEC Golf: Texas Climbs to No. 1 in CBS Sports 138
Texas moves to the top spot in the updated CBS Sports 138 rankings following its win over Ohio State, a result outlets are calling one of the early season's biggest statements.
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12:02 AM
SEC Football: O'Keefe Has Texas in Contention at Stephens Cup
Farah O'Keefe sits tied for third individually after 36 holes at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, pacing the Texas women's golf team through the opening day of play.
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12:02 AM
Monday, September 14, 2026
SEC Football: Texas Rises to No. 1 After Ohio State Win
Texas now sits atop both major polls and the CBS Sports 138 rankings after knocking off then-No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. The Longhorns host UTSA in Austin before beginning their SEC schedule.
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8:05 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Await Word on Townsend's Knee
Texas is still evaluating a knee injury sophomore tight end Nick Townsend suffered on punt coverage during Saturday's 24-23 win over Ohio State, with no timetable for his return. Steve Sarkisian also said DL Justus Terry sat out after hurting his foot in pregame warmups.
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8:05 PM
SEC Football: Texas-Tennessee Opener Lands on ABC
No. 1 Texas will open SEC play at No. 15 Tennessee on September 26, with ABC broadcasting the 11 a.m. Central kickoff from Neyland Stadium. It marks the first on-campus meeting ever between the two programs, whose only prior matchups came in the Cotton Bowl.
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8:05 PM
SEC Football: Texas Ascends to No. 1 in AP Poll
Texas claims the top spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, vaulting to No. 1 in the Week 3 rankings on the strength of its victory over Ohio State.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Poll Chaos Lifts Longhorns to the Top
A chaotic Week 2 reshuffled the AP Top 25, with previously top-ranked Oregon tumbling after a loss while Texas moved up to take over the No. 1 ranking.
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12:00 AM
Sunday, September 13, 2026
SEC Football: Texas Stuns No. 1 Ohio State With Historic Comeback
No. 4 Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 in Austin, scoring touchdowns on all three final-quarter drives. Teams trailing an AP No. 1 by 17-plus points had been 0-223 since 2003 before Hollywood Smothers' game-winning score with 25 seconds left.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Longhorns Claim No. 1 in AP and Coaches Polls
Texas vaulted to No. 1 in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll after taking down Ohio State, which fell to No. 6. The 2-0 Longhorns host UTSA next before opening SEC play at Tennessee on Sept. 26.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Skipped On-Field Warmups in 110-Degree Heat
Texas warmed up inside its new $80 million Denius Football Training Complex while Ohio State took the field in a 110-degree heat index before Saturday's game. The Longhorns then dominated the second half, outgaining the Buckeyes 239-132 while controlling the ball for over 19 minutes.
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8:01 PM
SEC Golf: Longhorns Rally Past No. 1 Ohio State
No. 4 Texas erased a 20-3 halftime deficit to beat top-ranked Ohio State in Austin, scoring 21 fourth-quarter points behind Arch Manning and two Hollywood Smothers touchdown runs. The comeback avenged losses to the Buckeyes in the previous two meetings.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Rises to No. 1 in AP Poll
Texas claimed the top spot in the Week 3 AP Top 25 after its comeback win over previously No. 1 Ohio State, taking over a poll shaken up by upsets of multiple top-11 teams.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 12 Longhorns Head to Stephens Cup
The 12th-ranked Texas men's golf team tees off Monday at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, a three-day tournament hosted at PGA Frisco running through Wednesday.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Stuns No. 1 Ohio State With Historic Rally
Texas erased a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit with 21 unanswered points to knock off top-ranked Ohio State 24-23, becoming the first team since 2004 to overcome a 20-point final-quarter hole against a No. 1 team.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Sarkisian Interview Flap Explained
Steve Sarkisian's skipped halftime and postgame interviews after the Ohio State win drew online criticism, but ESPN and a Texas spokesperson said broadcast technical issues, not a snub, were behind the moments.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: League Flexes in Non-Conference Play
Texas headlined a big weekend for the SEC, which moved to 8-2 against Power Four opponents and strengthened its case to place as many as six teams in the College Football Playoff.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Manning Silences the Doubters
Arch Manning heard boos early but finished as the hero, leading the fourth-quarter surge that toppled No. 1 Ohio State and reshaped the conversation around his Texas legacy.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Texas Stuns No. 1 Ohio State
No. 4 Texas rallied past top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 in Austin, with Arch Manning directing three fourth-quarter scoring drives for the program's biggest comeback against a No. 1 team since 1988.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Ground Game Powers Longhorns' Comeback
Texas rushed 16 times for 150 yards in the fourth quarter against Ohio State, with backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown combining for 128 yards and both touchdowns on the final two drives. The defense sealed it by keeping the Buckeyes out of the end zone all second half.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Texas Stuns No. 1 Ohio State With 20-Point Rally
No. 4 Texas erased a 20-point deficit to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin, with Hollywood Smothers' late touchdown dive setting up the game-winning extra point. The comeback gives the Longhorns a signature win after falling to the Buckeyes in recent meetings.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Manning Grows Into the Moment vs. Buckeyes
Arch Manning overcame an indecisive start against Ohio State, finding rhythm in Texas' up-tempo second-half attack while Will Muschamp's defense kept the Buckeyes out of the end zone after halftime.
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4:01 AM