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Texas Longhorns Self-Report Six NCAA Violations Tied to Sports Betting

Earlier this week, the Texas Longhorns self-reported six NCAA violations related to sports betting between Jan. 1 and Oct. 28, according to documents obtained by the Austin-American-Statesman.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 27

Texas Battling Two Rivals for Highly Sought-After Offensive Tackle Recruit

Four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson has tallied 33 offers from Division I football programs, 11 of which have come from SEC schools. Among the SEC

Quintrevion Wisner News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Texas' leading rusher to enter the transfer portal as Longhorns offense set to look very different

The Texas Longhorns offense around Arch Manning stands to look a lot different next season. Running back Quintrevion Wisner, Texas’ leading rusher in 2025, plans to enter the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 25

Texas Longhorns Should Pursue Top Transfer Portal Guard

Another day in December means another round of players hitting the transfer portal. Whether it be lack of playing time, the desire to take their talents to a more highly viewed program or something completely unrelated, the portal never fails to provide college football fans with drama and entertainment.

Michael Taaffe News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 25

Texas' Michael Taaffe Delivers Critical NIL Advice to Young Athletes

After five seasons with Texas, safety Michael Taaffe is leaving the Longhorns and declaring for the NFL Draft. In those five years, Taaffe went from a walk-on with no guarantee of playing time to an All-American fan favorite who proved he was capable of standing out among SEC safeties.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 24

5 Recent Transfer Portal Entries Texas Could Target on Defense

The Texas Longhorns’ defensive unit is losing some key players ahead of their 2026 season. With defensive backs Michael Taaffe and Malik Muhammad, and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.

Ethan Burke News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 24

Texas Longhorns' Edge Rusher Earns One Final Honor

On Tuesday morning, Texas Longhorns edge rusher Ethan Burke announced that he would participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl. The bowl game is meant for NFL draft prospects that are looking to raise their stock before leaving their respective colleges.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 24

5 Recent Transfer Portal Entries Texas Longhorns Could Target on Offense

The transfer portal is set to open officially on Jan. 2, but many players have already expressed their intent to enter it and take their talents elsewhere.

Liona Lefau News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 23

The Texas Longhorns Replacement for Liona Lefau May Have Just Entered The Transfer Portal

Just last week, the Texas Longhorns received some shocking news that linebacker Liona Lefau would be entering the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons in the 40 Acres.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 23

3 Bold Predictions For Texas Longhorns in Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan

The Texas Longhorns aim to write the final page of a rollercoaster 2025 season with the final stop on the ride coming in a matchup against the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

DeAndre Moore Jr. News / A to Z Sports / December 23

DeAndre Moore Jr.'s exit from Texas Longhorns will ultimately be remembered as a story of unfulfilled promise

Texas wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. confirmed Monday that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal, bringing an end to his Longhorns career after three seasons in Austin.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Texas loses third running back to transfer portal as roster churn accelerates

Rickey Stewart Jr.'s time at Texas is ending almost as quickly as it began. The four-star freshman running back is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to reports from Inside Texas, becoming the latest Longhorn to look elsewhere for opportunity.

DeAndre Moore Jr. News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 22

4 Transfer Portal WRs Texas Should Target to Help Replace DeAndre Moore Jr.

With wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. officially set to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, the junior is the 12th Texas Longhorns player to elect to transfer this season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 22

Standout 2027 WR Includes the Texas Longhorns in Final 8 Programs

On Friday afternoon, Hayes Fawcett revealed on social media that four-star wide receiver Dontay Tyson had limited his recruitment to just eight programs.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 22

Top Recruit Doesn't Hold Back About the Texas Longhorns' Recruiting Effort of Him

It's no secret that the Texas Longhorns are the largest brand in the world in college athletics. Countries all over the world will have people rocking burnt orange, whether they understand the logo or not; it's a worldwide brand that has always helped them with outreach, including recruiting.

Arch Manning News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Arch Manning, Texas Dealt Unfortunate News on Monday

Arch Manning recently announced that he would be returning to the Texas Longhorns to lead their college football team for the 2026 season. Manning is coming off his first year as the starting quarterback at Texas, working under head coach Steve Sarkisian.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 21

The Texas Longhorns Get Major News On A Key Defensive Player

The Texas Longhorns did not take part in the College Football Playoff for a third consecutive season. That said, Texas will get the chance to pen the final words of the 2025 season as it takes on the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 21

It Looks Like The Texas Longhorns Should Have Been In The CFP After All

The Texas Longhorns didn't get the opportunity to compete for a national championship after being one of the first teams left out of the College Football Playoff, being ranked at No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 21

Pete Kwiatkowski Sends Heartfelt Goodbye to Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns fans are still getting used to the massive coaching staff change that took place this past week. Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns elected

Arch Manning News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19

Arch Manning is taking a pay cut from Texas

In an era where college athletes are seeing their NIL figures go up with every passing year, Texas quarterback Arch Manning is taking a very different approach.

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 18

Former Texas star 'emotional' over Longhorns' Will Muschamp hiring

Former Texas star Emmanuel Acho 'emotional' over Longhorns' Will Muschamp hiring

Muschamp won two national championships as part of the coaching staff for the Georgia Bulldogs under Kirby Smart.

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Texas Longhorns News / Softball On SI / December 18

Former Oklahoma Softball Player Addresses Racist Harassment After Transfer to Texas

Sophia Bordi hasn't had the ideal start to her collegiate softball career, and after announcing her transfer to Texas on Tuesday, things have only gotten worse.

Texas Longhorns News / Gridiron Heroics / December 18

Steve Sarkisian Sends Blunt Ultimatum to Playoff Committee Regarding Future Schedules

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian didn’t mince words when addressing reporters in Orlando ahead of the Citrus Bowl. His message to the College Football Playoff selection committee was direct: clarify the criteria and stick to it, or expect programs to reconsider their scheduling philosophies.