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Texas Longhorns have a clear path to shutting down the Oklahoma Sooners’ offense in the Red River Shootout

The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns both enter the Red River Shootout off bye weeks with offensive questions to answer. One side has a much bigger problem than the other, and it starts up front.

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NFL analyst has ‘five quarterbacks’ he’d take over Arch Manning in 2027 NFL Draft

Arch Manning was touted as the best quarterback prospect going into the 2027 NFL Draft pool, but his stock has fallen, at least in the eyes of one NFL expert.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 6

The Numbers Behind Arch Manning Criticism Tell a Very Different Story

No player in college football is under more scrutiny than Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning. A former five-star prospect born with a famous last

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 6

Texas Longhorns Steve Sarkisian is Taking a Page Out of Nick Saban's Book

The Texas Longhorns are coming off a much-needed bye week, giving the program time to get healed up and focus on ironing out the details ahead of the rest of the season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 6

Texas QB Arch Manning slides out of first round in new mock draft

One NFL Draft analyst is no longer buying stock in Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning.

QB carousel will doom Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes

College football rankings: AP Top 25 Poll results ahead of Week 6

CFB Week 5 winners, losers

Week 5 2026 Heisman candidates

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 5

Three Bold Predictions for Texas Coming Out of The Bye Week

Texas’ first month answered plenty of questions. The Longhorns proved they could survive close games, win on the road and lean on their defense when the offense sputtered.

Texas Longhorns News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Former Texas Longhorns QB Has Died

Duke Carlisle, the quarterback who steered the Texas Longhorns to their first national championship, died Friday in Lockhart after a long fight with lung cancer.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

3 Big Questions Texas Faces Before the Heart of SEC Play

On paper, the Texas Longhorns achieved their early-season goals. They're 4-0 entering their bye week while defeating two Top-25 teams. At times, Texas has looked like the best team in the country.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

The Biggest Things Texas Learned Without Playing This Weekend

Texas did not play this weekend, but the Longhorns still learned plenty about their upcoming schedule. Several future Texas opponents were in action Saturday, and the results painted a more complicated picture of the SEC than the Longhorns had when they entered the bye week.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

What Texas Cannot Afford to Carry Into the Red River Rivalry

Before heading into its bye week, the Texas Longhorns managed to win a game that it may have lost in years past. It was the SEC opener for Texas, on the

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

Where Texas Longhorns Rank in Latest AP Top 25 After Bye Week

The Texas Longhorns remained undefeated after taking down then-No.14 Tennessee in Knoxville in a 20-17 finish last weekend. Texas has two ranked wins this season and now comes off its first bye week with a rivalry matchup against Oklahoma next up on the schedule.

Mikey Lewis News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

Texas Longhorns React to Mikey Lewis Injury: 'It's Terrible What Happened'

The Texas Longhorns got hit with some brutal injury news earlier this week as fall practice officially gets underway. The team announced Wednesday that Saint Mary’s transfer guard Mikey Lewis will be out an “extended period of time” after suffering a fracture in his right foot during practice.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

Texas Longhorns 2026 Schedule Has Suddenly Taken an Interesting Turn

The Texas Longhorns closed out fall camp knowing they were heading into an absolute gauntlet of a schedule. A non-conference matchup with Ohio State carries obvious magnitude while the loaded SEC slate -- despite the absence of games against Alabama and Georgia -- made it clear the Longhorns would be in for a tough slate this fall.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 3

Hero Kanu Defends Colin Simmons After Texas Longhorns Celebration Controversy

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Hero Kanu is coming to the defense of Colin Simmons following the controversial celebration saga that took place in last week's win over Tennessee in Knoxville.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 3

Is Arch Manning the Real Deal? Evaluating His First Four Games in 2026

Texas is No. 1 and undefeated through the first four games of the season. The Longhorns defended home field against then-No. 1 Ohio State and survived to tell the tale after defeating Tennessee on Rocky Top.

Colin Simmons News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 3

Texas’ Defensive Front Is Much More Than Colin Simmons

Over four weeks, Colin Simmons has deservedly snagged nearly every Texas headline. After all, he’s already piled up 7.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss through four games.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 3

Four Texas Players Who Deserve More Opportunities After the Bye

Four weeks through the season, the Texas Longhorns find themselves undefeated and holding on to the No. 1 ranking in the country heading into a well-deserved bye week.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 1

How can Texas help Arch Manning reenter QB1 conversation for 2027 NFL Draft?

Texas Longhorns junior Arch Manning entered the season as the No. 1 quarterback prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft (scheduled April 29-May in Washington), but has seen his ranking fall through the early part of the season.

Alabama makes unusual game-day decision ahead of Mississippi State trip

Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. Mississippi State

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Oregon State WR flying under the national radar amid incredible season

Lincoln Riley had message for Desman Stephens after bad Dante Moore hit

Mikey Lewis News / Yardbarker / September 30

Texas basketball gets bad injury news ahead of 2026-27 season

The Texas Longhorns are already dealing with some bad news on the hardwood.

LSU's Will Wade uses Airbnb, Uber to explain his 'unconventional' roster-building strategy

Steve Alford makes a big announcement about his future

The 'NCAA men's First Four teams' quiz

Colin Simmons News / The Spun / September 29

Urban Meyer Says He'd Suspend Texas Star Colin Simmons

Texas defender Colin Simmons got a lot of people angry (and drew a flag) for an inappropriate sack celebration where he pantomimed going to the bathroom on the field during Saturday’s game against Tennessee.