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Texas Longhorns Defensive Back Enters Transfer Portal

The Texas Longhorns made major headlines over the weekend with the transfer portal additions of Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, Pitt linebacker Rasheem Biles and NC State running back Hollywood Smothers, who flipped from Alabama.

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Cam Coleman Commit Proves Texas Longhorns 'All-In' Transfer Portal Mentality

The Texas Longhorns fell short of their goals this past season. Despite starting the year as the preseason number one team in the country and having sky-high expectations in their first year under quarterback Arch Manning, they failed even to make the College Football Playoff.

Vic Schaefer says the SEC has it out for Texas after loss to LSU

The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team suffered its first defeat of the 2025-26 season with a 70-65 loss to the LSU Tigers on January 11. This was a hard-fought game that LSU, which was playing at home, ultimately won, largely because it outscored Texas 39-28 in the second and third quarters.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 11

Texas Longhorns RB Transfer Stays in the SEC

The transfer portal has now officially been open for over a week, and while the Texas Longhorns had a slow start in adding pieces to their 2026 roster, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns have been on a tear recently, gaining top commitments out of the transfer portal.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 11

Texas Longhorns Will Hold On To Talented Edge After Transfer Portal Scare

Texas EDGE rusher Zina Umeozulu was recently reported to be entering the Transfer Portal, becoming the 22nd Longhorn to do so, or intend to do so, this offseason.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 11

Texas Longhorns Receive More Major Roster News

The good news keeps on rolling in for the Texas Longhorns this offseason. After landing a pair of massive transfer portal commitments from Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman and NC State running back Hollywood Smothers, the Longhorns are retaining another major piece of their offense.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / January 11

Mikaylah Williams leads cold-shooting No. 12 LSU to upset win over No. 2 Texas

It has not been the smoothest of starts to SEC play for the 12th-ranked LSU Tigers women's basketball team, but Sunday's win is a great start in the right direction.

Women's Top 25 roundup: Notre Dame crushes No. 22 North Carolina

Men's CBB weekend winners, losers

Turnovers doom No. 21 Tennessee in historic loss to Florida

Auburn gets back on track with blowout win over No. 15 Arkansas

Unbeaten no more: Wisconsin upsets No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 11

Cam Coleman's transfer to Texas gives Arch Manning the legit WR1

Cam Coleman's transfer to Texas gives QB Arch Manning the legit WR1 he needs

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may have found a new roommate, but at the very least he has a new top target.

Winners and losers in the 2026 college football transfer portal

No. 1 transfer portal WR visits fourth college football program

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 10

Former Texas Longhorns QB Hints at Major Transfer Portal News Coming

The Texas Longhorns have started to make major noise in the transfer portal as of late after somewhat of a slow start to begin the offseason. Texas has addressed multiple areas of need on the roster after seeing a slew of players hit the portal to pursue other opportunities.

Kobe Black News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 10

Texas Longhorns DB Kobe Black Returns to Program After Brief Portal Stint

The Texas Longhorns have had one of the more intriguing transfer portal periods in 2026. With so many defensive pieces departing for the NFL Draft or transfer portal, head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff have likely had their hands full putting together a roster for the 2026 season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 10

Mack Brown Shares Update on Jordan Shipley's Recovery After Scary Accident

Texas Longhorn nation was hit with some scary news last week surrounding one of its most notable football alumni. According to a release from the University

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 10

Early Frontrunner Has Emerged for Texas Longhorns Transfer WR

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jaime Ffrench entered his name into the college football transfer portal on Jan. 8, becoming the fourth Longhorn wide

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 10

Texas Longhorns Baseball Debuts in Top 10 of Perfect Game Rankings

With the college baseball season just over a month away, media outlets have started to roll out their preseason rankings. On Thursday morning, Perfect Game officially released their Preseason College Baseball Top-25.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 10

Texas Longhorns Land Surprise Visit With Transfer Portal RB

The Texas Longhorns have made no shortage of headlines at the running back position this offseason. From a slew of transfer departures at the position to being connected to some of the best running backs in the portal, Texas' journey toward building the backfield for next season has featured some highs and lows.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 9

Texas Longhorns Running Back Room Receives Significant News

The Texas Longhorns have already landed their starting running back for next season, but more good news has arrived regarding that position. Per reports from Horns247, Texas running back Christian Clark is set to return next season instead of entering the transfer portal.

Steve Sarkisian News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Texas loses five-star WR as portal volatility tests Sarkisian's margin for error

Steve Sarkisian closed the 2025 season with something Texas badly needed: clarity. The Longhorns didn’t reach the College Football Playoff, but they finished with authority, knocking off Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve behind a poised performance from Arch Manning and a defense that finally looked settled.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 9

Texas Longhorns Host Another ACC LB Transfer for Official Visit

The Texas Longhorns have gotten the ball rolling after some what of a slow start in the transfer portal, with a few of the designated priority targets that the Longhorns had in mind deciding not to enter the transfer portal at all or withdraw their name from the portal and return to their programs.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 9

Texas Longhorns Land Second Massive LB Visit With An ACC Star

There has been plenty of angst surrounding the Texas Longhorns and their efforts in the transfer portal thus far. After all, they have lost 24 players to the portal thus far.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 9

Versatile Offensive Lineman Arrives for Visit With the Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns are looking to reload ahead of the 2026 season, and while their roster has been gutted with players opting for the transfer portal, the Longhorns are looking to land some players out of it still.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 8

How RB Raleek Brown transferring to Texas benefits QB Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning should be using his legs less in 2026.

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

Kenny Dillingham, Sun Devils making waves in NCAA transfer portal

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / 5 GOATs / January 8

Jordan Shipley update: Former Texas WR flashes Hook ‘Em sign despite bandages after ranch accident

As he recovers from an accident at his ranch, Jordan Shipley is still supporting his Texas Longhorns. Despite the bandages on his hand, he flashed a Hook ‘Em sign at the hospital on Wednesday.

Texas Longhorns News / HITC / January 7

What happened to former Texas football star Jordan Shipley, family issues major statement

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jordan Shipley has been hospitalized following a serious accident at his ranch near Burnet, Texas. Shipley’s family confirmed that the ex-NFL star suffered severe burns after a machine he was operating caught fire.

Texas Longhorns News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7

Former Texas star Jordan Shipley is in critical condition after ranch accident

Former Texas Longhorns star wide receiver Jordan Shipley is in critical condition after a fiery ranch accident, according to his family. In a statement released via the Texas athletic department, Shipley’s family said that the accident happened on Tuesday afternoon on his ranch near his hometown of Burnet, Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / January 5

The Longhorns add proven specialists at three positions through the transfer portal in moves that won't make headlines but could make the difference in tight SEC games

While the transfer portal generates headlines with five-star names and marquee additions, Texas spent January addressing something far less glamorous but equally important.