Texas Longhorns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

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

How QB Arch Manning's return to Texas impacts 2026, 2027 NFL Drafts

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

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.

How QB Arch Manning's return to Texas impacts 2026, 2027 NFL Drafts

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Texas RB expected to enter the transfer portal as Longhorns reshape the backfield

Freshman running back Rickey Stewart is expected to move on from Texas, signaling another shift in a rapidly changing position room. According to a Thursday report from Burnt Orange Nation, the freshman running back is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the January window opens.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Texas Longhorns Fire Coach After Missing College Football Playoff

The Texas Longhorns came into the college football season ranked as the No. 1 team in the country but finished the year 9-3 and missed the College Football Playoff.

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.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

Texas Longhorns Look to Flip Top Recruit from SEC Powerhouse

Early Signing Day for the 2026 cycle just ended, and while there is still a focus on the cycle before the final signing day in the spring, many staffs around the country are already turning their focus to the 2027 recruits.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

Talented Texas Longhorns Freshman RB Planning to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

In the age of NIL and the transfer portal, finding a player who stays at one school for their entire college career is growing increasingly complex. For a program like the Texas Longhorns, which recruits at a high level, players buried on the depth chart often opt for a new start to secure playing time.

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.

Colin Simmons News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

Texas Longhorns Linebacker Earns All-American Honors

On Wednesday morning, The Sporting News released their All-American selections for the 2025 college football season. Colin Simmons, the Texas Longhorns star edge rusher, received Second-Team honors for a dominant season on the Texas defense.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Should Texas Longhorns Look at Former 5-Star EDGE After Transfer Portal Entry?

As more players start to announce their plans to enter the transfer portal, people naturally start speculating potential landing spots for athletes moving around.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 18

Five things to know about new Dolphins starting QB Quinn Ewers

Miami head coach Mike McDaniel benched starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers.

Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, turn to new QB against Bengals

Tua Tagovailoa makes wrong kind of NFL history amid benching

Evaluating the Dolphins' next steps after benching Tua Tagovailoa

Is Mike McDaniel's Tua Tagovailoa decision a sign of things to come for the Dolphins?

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Texas Longhorns Should Take a Serious Look at This Elite ACC LB Transfer

After every season, there is plenty of roster turnover and attrition in this modern age of college football, and the Texas Longhorns are no strangers to that fact, especially this season, with a number of players having already decided to make their decision to move on from the program.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 17

Texas Softball Reveals Stunning National Championship Rings

For the first time in Texas softball’s 28-year program, the Longhorns made history in June when they earned a national championship after knocking off the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a decisive 10-4 Game 3 of the Women's College World Series (WCWS) Championship Series.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Texas Longhorns Add Speedy Outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass to 2026 Squad

Texas Longhorns Baseball has added to its 2026 roster with a commitment from College of Charleston outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass. The redshirt senior was a massive threat on the basepaths last season with the Cougars swiping 43 bases.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Texas Longhorns Would be Wise Take A Look Keep An Eye On These 6 IOL Transfers

After finishing the 2025 season with a 9-3 record and missing out on the College Football Playoff, one thing was certain. The Texas Longhorns needed to bolster their offensive line depth before the 2026 season kicked off.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Three Key Takeaways from Texas Longhorns Comfortable Win Over Le Moyne

The Texas Longhorns looked to get back in the win column after a difficult challenge, which saw the Longhorns travel up north to take on the No. 5-ranked UConn Huskies, in Hartford, Connecticut, with the Longhorns coming up short in that matchup.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Why the Texas Longhorns Should Pursue This Florida State Standout Transfer

The beginning of the season is near, and while some teams will continue playing as the College Football Playoff approaches, others are shifting their focus to improving for next season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Where Past Texas Longhorns Teams Rank Among All Time CFP Teams

The College Football Playoff replaced the Bowl Championship Series ahead of the 2014-15 season, marking the start of a new era in college football. 64 teams have participated in the CFP since its inception, two of which belonged to the Texas Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Five Players Texas Longhorns Must Retain Heading Into 2026 Season

With the end of the regular season comes the wave of players either hitting the NCAA Transfer Portal or declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. As of Tuesday, three Texas Longhorns have declared for the draft, and ten are listed as either expected or planning to enter the portal, on both the offensive and defensive front.

Arch Manning News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 16

Arch Manning emerges as rare exception in college football amid Texas decision

Word recently broke that Texas QB Arch Manning will be returning to the Longhorns for 2026. Manning started the season as a potential No. 1 2026 NFL pick, but after that has gone up in smoke, his question was stay or go at Texas.

Liona Lefau News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Texas Dealt Unfortunate News After Missing College Football Playoff

Texas is losing a starting linebacker to the transfer portal. According to Matt Zenitz, Chris Hummer, and Eric Henry of CBS Sports, Texas starting linebacker Liona Lefau is expected to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan.