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Texas Has a Much Bigger Problem Than Its No. 1 Ranking Heading Into Tennesse

Texas Has a Much Bigger Problem Than Its No. 1 Ranking Heading Into Tennesse

Texas did what it needed to do against UTSA, earning a 30-6 victory Saturday night to finish nonconference play undefeated. The Longhorns remain No. 1 heading into their SEC opener, but the performance also exposed an issue that could become much more significant in Knoxville.

Colin Simmons News / A to Z Sports / September 22
New report offers the latest update on whether Texas star pass rusher Colin Simmons is expected to play against Tennessee

New report offers the latest update on whether Texas star pass rusher Colin Simmons is expected to play against Tennessee

Texas Longhorns EDGE Colin Simmons was seen in a walking boot after last weekend’s game against UTSA. Texas pass rusher Colin Simmons left the Longhorns’ game last Saturday against UTSA due to injury.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 22
Texas Official Sends Clear Message on Steve Sarkisian & Arch Manning as Holly Rowe Reunion Confirmed

Texas Official Sends Clear Message on Steve Sarkisian & Arch Manning as Holly Rowe Reunion Confirmed

The Longhorns have climbed to the top of the AP Poll, yet the mood around Austin remains anything but settled. The Holly Rowe controversy has dominated recent headlines and appeared to weigh on Arch Manning.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 22
Texas Film Room: Emerging Star On The Offensive Line Had His Best Game Against UTSA

Texas Film Room: Emerging Star On The Offensive Line Had His Best Game Against UTSA

The Texas Longhorns went all-in this offseason, making big splashes in the transfer portal like bringing No. 1 wide receiver Cam Coleman, No. 6 linebacker Rasheem Biles, and top-six running backs Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22
Texas at Tennessee odds: Opening point spread revealed

Texas at Tennessee odds: Opening point spread revealed

Texas and Tennessee are one of the marquee matchups of Week 4 of the college football season and the odds, via the Polymarket App, have been revealed. The kickoff time and television options are also available.

Arch Manning News / EssentiallySports / September 22
ESPN Announces Major Holly Rowe News For Arch Manning & Texas’ Week 4 Game

ESPN Announces Major Holly Rowe News For Arch Manning & Texas’ Week 4 Game

The Arch Manning and Holly Rowe saga looked like it was finally heading into the rearview mirror. But ESPN has now made one decision that could put the entire storyline back under the spotlight.

Vince Young News / EssentiallySports / September 22
'Rest in Peace': Longhorns Legend and NFL Veteran Vince Young Mourns Tragic Passing of His Family Member

'Rest in Peace': Longhorns Legend and NFL Veteran Vince Young Mourns Tragic Passing of His Family Member

Vince Young is mourning the loss of a woman who played a major role in his life long before he became a Texas Longhorns icon or an NFL quarterback. Young shared an emotional tribute to his grandmother, Bessie P.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 21
The Biggest Decision Steve Sarkisian Got Right Against UTSA

The Biggest Decision Steve Sarkisian Got Right Against UTSA

The Texas Longhorns will begin conference play as the highest-ranked team in the country. The target is on Texas' back after a massive comeback victory over Ohio State.

Arch Manning News / EasySportz / September 21
Texas Is No. 1: Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns Finally Break Through?

Texas Is No. 1: Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns Finally Break Through?

For years, Texas has entered seasons with enormous expectations. Now, the Longhorns are sitting exactly where many expected them to be No. 1 in the country.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 21
NFL Draft stocks of top QB prospects trending in opposite directions

NFL Draft stocks of Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss trending in opposite directions

Entering the 2026 college football season, Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning was considered a much better prospect than Ole Miss Rebels senior QB Trinidad Chambliss. Oh, how things have changed after three weeks. 

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 21
College GameDay Heading to Knoxville for Tennessee vs. Texas

College GameDay Heading to Knoxville for Tennessee vs. Texas

The Texas Longhorns' first SEC game of the 2026 season just got a little bigger. ESPN announced Sunday that College GameDay will be in Knoxville ahead of Texas' matchup with Tennessee on Saturday, Sept.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 21
Austin Goosby Returns to Practice After Missing Multiple Weeks With Injury

Austin Goosby Returns to Practice After Missing Multiple Weeks With Injury

The Texas Longhorns are beginning fall practice on Monday ahead of the second season under head coach Sean Miller, who helped lead the team to the Sweet 16 as a No.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 21
The One Area Steve Sarkisian Believes Teams Are Limiting the Texas Offense On

The One Area Steve Sarkisian Believes Teams Are Limiting the Texas Offense On

The Texas Longhorns are 3-0 and currently hold the best record in college football after knocking off the No. 1 team in the country a week ago and now enter conference play undefeated, having wrapped up non-conference play.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 21
Arch Manning Makes Special Gesture for Cancer Patients After Steve Sarkisian Called Holly Rowe Controversy a 'Distraction'

Arch Manning Makes Special Gesture for Cancer Patients After Steve Sarkisian Called Holly Rowe Controversy a 'Distraction'

Winning on the football field is one thing, but keeping your head straight off it is a whole different ballgame. Just days after Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning helped his team pull off a thrilling 24-23 comeback win against Ohio State, he found himself right in the middle of a major social media mess.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 20
The Most Surprising Thing About Texas Longhorns' Win Over UTSA

The Most Surprising Thing About Texas Longhorns' Win Over UTSA

UTSA was meant to be one last tune-up before conference play for Texas. It was a likely layup, designed to iron out any lingering issues before finally hitting the road to take on Tennessee.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 20
Steve Sarkisian Announces Future of Texas Assistant Coach Suspended After DWI Arrest

Steve Sarkisian Announces Future of Texas Assistant Coach Suspended After DWI Arrest

Texas handled UTSA comfortably in Week 3, but the 30-6 victory came with one notable absence: Johnny Nansen. The Longhorns’ co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach was serving a one-game suspension following his DWI arrest and remained away from the sideline.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 20
The Biggest Concern Texas Longhorns Can't Ignore After Defeating UTSA

The Biggest Concern Texas Longhorns Can't Ignore After Defeating UTSA

The Texas Longhorns wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a 30-6 win over the UTSA Roadrunners. Texas led from start to finish and will remain the No.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 20
Arch Manning Was Not Happy With His Performance in Win vs. UTSA

Arch Manning Was Not Happy With His Performance in Win vs. UTSA

Arch Manning didn’t mince words when assessing his performance in Saturday’s 30-6 win over UTSA. “Ultimately not good enough,” Manning said. “I didn't play well.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 20
Steve Sarkisian Blames Holly Rowe Controversy as 'Distraction' Affected Arch Manning

Steve Sarkisian Blames Holly Rowe Controversy as 'Distraction' Affected Arch Manning

Last week, Arch Manning led Texas through one of the biggest wins of the young season against Ohio State. Then came a week of unwanted attention after the quarterback found himself at the center of a controversy involving ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / September 20
ESPN just hit Tennessee with a big slap in the face ahead of the Vols’ huge game against Texas in Neyland Stadium

ESPN just hit Tennessee with a big slap in the face ahead of the Vols’ huge game against Texas in Neyland Stadium

The Tennessee Vols will host the Texas Longhorns in Week 4 in one of the biggest SEC games of the season. Tennessee and Texas are both 3-0 heading into a massive Week 4 showdown.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 22
The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

Week 3 of the 2026 college football season delivered heated rivalries, statement wins and plenty of shocking moments.

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Steve Sarkisian breaks silence on Holly Rowe postgame interview, Arch Manning AI comment
Heisman-worthy performance from Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss over Lane Kiffin, LSU
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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20
One of the Texas Longhorns’ most important players is in a walking boot ahead of huge game against the Tennessee Vols

One of the Texas Longhorns’ most important players is in a walking boot ahead of huge game against the Tennessee Vols

The Tennessee Vols and the Texas Longhorns are set to meet in a huge SEC showdown in Neyland Stadium next Saturday at noon. One of the Texas Longhorns’ most important players is reportedly in a walking boot.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 18
Sarkisian breaks silence on postgame interview, Manning comment

Steve Sarkisian breaks silence on Holly Rowe postgame interview, Arch Manning AI comment

Sarkisian and the program have been under fire after he ditched a postgame interview with Rowe following a 24-23 Week 2 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The SEC's hypocrisy is on full display with Texas silence
Sarkisian answers the $50 million question about Texas
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Trinidad Chambliss' draft stock will keep skyrocketing if he delivers vs. LSU
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12
College football Week 2: Where to watch every game on Saturday

College football Week 2: Where to watch every game on Saturday

The college football schedule is totally jam-packed for Saturday, Sept. 12, and that's a good thing for sports fans. So, how packed? The slate of games features more than 100 matchups.

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