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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.

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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

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 21

Texas Has Already Offered Its First Running Back of the Jabbar Juluke Era

The Texas Longhorns will have a new face on their sideline leading the running back room in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31: former Florida Gators running backs coach Jabbar Juluke.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 20

Why Former Texas LB Thinks Hiring Will Muschamp is Best Offseason Move

The Texas Longhorns are bringing former Georgia Bulldogs co-defensive coordinator Will Muschamp back to the Forty Acres to shake things up in 2026. He will assume the role of defensive coordinator, the same one he took on under former head coach Mack Brown from 2008-2010.

Michael Taaffe News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 20

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Reveals Difference-Making Strategy with NIL

NIL has been one of the biggest and most impactful changes to the world of college football for both programs and athletes. For some affluent programs, NIL has allowed them to climb back up to be a college football powerhouse, and for those without a track record of great success in the sport its allowed them to gain a seat at the table.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 20

Texas Longhorns Freshman CB Receives All-American Honors

On Friday morning, the Texas Longhorns received news that freshman defensive back Graceson Littleton had been named a True Freshman All-American by 247Sports.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 20

Texas Softball's Back-to-Back Quest Unveiled with Complete 2026 Schedule Announced

Texas softball reached the pinnacle of the sport during the 2025 season, earning the program's first national championship after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Women's College World Series, winning the series 2-1.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Texas Longhorns returner earns himself national recognition after standout season

Texas isn’t closing the 2025 season the way it had envisioned back in August. The College Football Playoff is off the table for the first time in three years, and the Longhorns will finish the season in Orlando, not on a national semifinal stage, when they face Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

Texas Longhorns 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 / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 19

Ryan Niblett Finally Earns National Honors After Breakout Season for Texas

The Texas Longhorns undoubtedly are not ending the 2025 season as they might have hoped for, as the Longhorns missed out on the College Football Playoff for the first time in three seasons and will be ending the season down in the Sunshine State for the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve, taking on the Michigan Wolverines.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 19

Viral Will Muschamp Coaching Clip Resurfaces After Texas Hire

On Thursday afternoon, Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns made a splash in the coaching world with the rehiring of Will Muschamp. The new defensive coordinator for the Longhorns spent time as a head coach at both Florida and South Carolina from 2011-2020, and later joined the Georgia Bulldogs as a senior analyst for the defense.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

Texas Longhorns Land 3rd Commitment in 2027 Recruiting Class

The Texas Longhorns continue to roll in the recruiting world, aiming to land another top-10 class, similar to the one they currently have for the 2026 cycle.

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 / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

What Texas' Shocking Coaching Change Says About Goals for Next Season

Headed into their 2025 season, the Texas Longhorns touted what was supposed to be one of the best defenses in the NCAA. However, when that same defense finished off the year ranked No.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

Texas Fans Are Confused by Steve Sarkisian's Surprising Coaching Decision

The Texas Longhorns have been busy with many things outside of the Citrus Bowl at the end of the month against the Michigan Wolverines, with many players making their intentions known to enter the transfer portal or decide to head off to the NFL Draft.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19

Texas' Steve Sarkisian goes all-in with stunning move

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ohio State's Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is taking a page from Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day's playbook.

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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.

Steve Sarkisian 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.