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Texas Football's Biggest Upset Opportunity in 2026 Is Very Clear

Compared to their 2025 regular season, the Texas Longhorns have a much more favorable schedule ahead of them when the 2026-27 season begins rolling in September.

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Tennessee’s baseball stadium gets the perfect promotion from an unlikely source, and it’s causing Vol fans to chuckle

The home of the Vols got some love from their upcoming opponent and Tennessee fans had some fun with it on social media The Tennessee Vols have an enormous series this weekend against the No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Texas Softball Cruises Past Ole Miss, Heads into Semifinals of the SEC Tournament

The Texas Longhorns finally hit the field in Lexington, Kentucky, with their first action of the SEC Tournament coming on Thursday. The Longhorns were able to sit back and watch the first two rounds of the tournament after receiving the No.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Texas' Expectations Aren't For Arch Manning to Carry Alone

The pressure surrounding Texas this season shouldn't hang on the shoulders of superstar quarterback Arch Manning. It's almost easier for him to carry the weight of the Longhorns' expectations, considering he hails from arguably the greatest football family ever.

Jordan Shipley News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Longhorn Legend Jordan Shipley Opens Up About Harrowing Accident & Miracle Recovery

In an instant, one of the greatest Texas Longhorns ever do it was almost lost a horrific accident. This past January, Longhorns legend Jordan Shipley suffered terrible injuries as a result of an accident that occurred while on his ranch.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Sean Miller Shares Perspective on State of NIL in College Basketball

College basketball is changing rapidly. More money is funneling into the sport than ever, drastically changing the DNA of the game. Between a potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament and the growth of the transfer portal, college basketball is unrecognizable compared to a decade ago.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Texas Is Leading the Race For An Elite 4-Star Receiver

With the summer recruiting period underway, Texas currently ranks No. 13 nationally in terms of its current list of commitments from the class of 2027.

Jim Schlossnagle News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Here’s What Jim Schlossnagle Said About ABS Coming to College Baseball

The lines between the college and professional baseball game continue to blur season by season. The Automated Ball-Strike challenge system will see its first action at the NCAA level in the upcoming Southeastern Conference Tournament later this month.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 7

Preview: Texas Softball's SEC Tournament Battle vs. Ole Miss

The Texas Longhorns have wrapped their second regular season in the SEC, finishing with a 39-10 overall record and a 16-8 record in the conference. And now the Longhorns turn their attention to the SEC Tournament.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 6

What Texas State Does Better Than Texas And Why It Matters

The Texas Longhorns will be looking forward to their return to the field as they look to once again make their way to the College Football Playoff after missing out in 2025.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 6

How Unexpected Freshman Has Become Crucial Piece of Texas Baseball’s Bullpen

Sam Cozart and Brett Crossland have long headlined a deep crop of talented freshmen in Texas baseball’s bullpen this season. And understandably so, as both have already emerged as bona fide stars and high-leverage arms the Longhorns consistently trust.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / May 6

What's the one thing Manning must improve to prove he's a No. 1 pick?

What's the one thing Texas QB Arch Manning must improve to prove he's worthy of No. 1 pick in 2027 NFL Draft?

Not all NFL executives are buying the hype after a so-so first season as a full-time starter in 2025.

Notre Dame's CJ Carr gets aggressive NFL Draft take amid Manning hype

Early projection: Top 10 quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Bijan Robinson News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 6

New Texas RB Noah Roberts Following Similar Path to Bijan Robinson

The Texas Longhorns have had no shortage of talented running backs on the Forty Acres over the years. The program has produced two Heisman Trophy winners at the position in Earl Campbell (1977) and Ricky Williams (1998) along with boasting a slew of other elite ball carriers.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 6

The Most Important Game on the Texas Longhorns’ Schedule Might Surprise You

The expanded College Football Playoff format offers teams more opportunities to reach the postseason and punishes them less for each loss. However, in the short history of the 12-team playoff, no team has reached the tournament with three or more regular-season losses.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

No. 4 Texas Rides Late Inning Heroics Over UTSA: Longhorns Notebook

The No. 4 Texas Longhorns (36—10) will certainly be happy to be done with their midweek outings after Tuesday night's thriller against the UTSA Roadrunners (33—15).

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

Ranking Each Texas Longhorns 5-Star 2025 Recruit on 2026 Breakout Potential

The Texas Longhorns had one of the best off-seasons in college football this year, bringing in the No. 3 transfer portal class and the No. 7 high school class according to 247 Sports.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

5 Biggest Questions Facing Texas Football Right Now

There are several things that mark the 2026-27 college football season as a "make or break" run for the Longhorns. Several outgoing transfers, NFL draftees, and athletes out of eligibility left gaping holes for head coach Steve Sarkisian to fill.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Texas Leading for No. 4 TE, Battling Two College Football Powerhouses

The Texas Longhorns will patiently wait for class of 2027 tight end Brock Williams to announce his commitment decision on May 15. Out of Libertyville, Illinois, the pass catcher has generated a lot of interest.

Wrestling News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

No. 4 Texas Ending Home Stand Against UTSA in Final Midweek Contest

After a long season, we are finally approaching the end and ramping up for postseason play. For the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (35—10), this means there's only one midweek game left and seven overall.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

Breaking Down Texas State's Strengths, Weaknesses, & 1 Thing That Could Upset Texas

The Texas Longhorns have put in the work over spring practice and now head into the long portion of the offseason as they await returning to the field for a 2026 season filled with major outside expectations.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

Texas Longhorns Must Avoid These Traps on Their 2026 Schedule

The Texas Longhorns have lofty expectations ahead of the 2026 season, looking to right the wrongs after failing to meet those same goals from a year before, despite entering the year as the preseason No.

How Texas’ Missing Bats Finally Showed Up in Series Win Over Mississippi State

For weeks, much of the concern surrounding Texas baseball wasn’t at the top of the lineup, but rather everything behind it. Aiden Robbins, Anthony Pack Jr.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 4

Can Texas State Actually Threaten Texas Next Season?

The Texas Longhorns now head into the true part of the offseason with winter conditioning and spring practice now in the books. Now, the many newcomers on the Longhorns roster have had some time to adjust to the program.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 4

NFL executive warns about Arch Manning 2027 draft hype

For a piece published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated spoke with one unnamed assistant general manager about what Manning is and isn't at this stage of his development.

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz