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Former five-star safety Derek Williams Jr. enters the portal as Texas’ roster reset continues

Texas knew there would be portal movement after a bruising 2025 season. The first major defensive name is now official. Derek Williams Jr., once one of the crown jewels of Steve Sarkisian’s early recruiting momentum, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens in January.

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SEC Reveals Texas Longhorns Schedule for 2026 Season

The Texas Longhorns' 2025 season featured some memorable moments but it was ultimately a disappointment for the fans in Austin. Despite starting the season off as the No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 11

What's Next For the Texas Longhorns Secondary After Shocking Transfer

College football is full of roster turnover. In the days of NIL, the transfer portal, and eligibility fiascos, no team will have the same roster carrying over every year, regardless of how great culture might seem at a specific college.

Arch Manning News / Yardbarker / December 11

Scout's take about Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you

Scout's take about Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you

Despite a turbulent first season as a starter, Manning could declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 11

Former Texas Longhorns Starting Safety To Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

The 2025 season is quickly coming to a close for most programs, with a few exceptions due to any bowl games left to be played or if a team has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 10

3 Takeaways from Texas Longhorns' Bounce-Back Win Over Southern

After the Virginia Cavaliers (8-1) handed the Texas Longhorns (7-3) their third loss of the season last week, head coach Sean Miller's squad rebounded with nearly a 30-point win over the Southern Jaguars at home on Monday.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 10

Texas Longhorns Set to Lose Another Coaching Staff Member

The Texas Longhorns look to wind down the 2025 season with a win after being selected to take on the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL., on New Year's Eve.

Steve Sarkisian News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Texas’ roster shakeup begins: what the first seven Portal entries reveal about Sarkisian’s vision for 2026

The transfer portal won't officially open until January 2, but that technicality means nothing anymore. In college football's new single-window era, the exodus starts months early—and Texas is learning that lesson the hard way.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

Texas Could Already Be Closing in on New Running Backs Coach

The Texas Longhorns have parted ways with running backs coach Chad Scott after just one season, per FootballScoop. Texas failed to produce a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in the Steve Sarkisian era and had a 100-yard rusher just one time this season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

Multiple Texas Longhorns Earn All-SEC Honors After Missing CFP

Despite their best efforts during the 2025 season, the Texas Longhorns missed the College Football Playoff. Their season was marked by highs and lows, and the three losses they accumulated throughout the season kept them out of the postseason bracket.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

Texas Longhorns Lose Offensive Lineman to Transfer Portal

The Texas Longhorns continue to see a slew of players hit the transfer portal following the end of the regular season. After seeing multiple skill position players elect to leave, a member of the Texas offensive line has now done the same.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Texas Basketball's Win vs. Southern

Texas Longhorns basketball secured its seventh win of the season on Monday, defeating Southern University 95-69. A get-right game for the Longhorns, who were coming off a nearly 20-point loss to UVA, Monday's win could get the Longhorns back on track before facing No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

Texas Longhorns Lose Key Member of Scouting Department

After missing out on the College Football Playoff, the Texas Longhorns still have a notable bowl game to play against the Michigan Wolverines on New Year's Eve.

Steve Sarkisian News / Gridiron Heroics / December 9

Steve Sarkisian Denies Texas Longhorns Considered Opting Out of 2025 Bowl Game

The Texas Longhorns failed to make the College Football Playoff this season, as they finished 13th in the final CFP rankings. With their 9-3 (6-2 SEC) record, they were selected for the Citrus Bowl to battle against the Michigan Wolverines.

Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9

Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. declares for NFL Draft

Anthony Hill Jr. will be among the prospects available in April’s draft. Per an announcement from the Texas linebacker, he has elected to turn pro. As a true junior, Hill could have remained in place with the Longhorns for 2026.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

Sean Miller Calls Out ‘Sign of Weakness’ in Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team bounced back from its worst loss of the season Monday night the Moody Center, rolling past the Southern Jaguars for a 95-69 win.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 9

Penn State AD Makes Wild Claim About Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning had some ups and down during his first full regular season as a starter but it was ultimately a solid year overall for the star-studded passer.

Trey Owens News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Texas Longhorns QB Leaves Austin for NCAA Transfer Portal

Texas Longhorns quarterback Trey Owens is leaving Austin for the NCAA transfer portal. Here’s what you need to know about Owens’ decision and why he has chosen to take this route.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 8

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl

Since the introduction of the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024, bowls have lost relevance. But that still doesn't justify the Notre Dame Fighting Irish declining their invitation to play in one.

Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes a new turn

'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC

Notre Dame QB hits transfer portal after CFP snub

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Arch Manning News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Arch Manning, Texas Dealt Unfortunate News on Monday

The Texas Longhorns have been competing for a national title under head coach Steve Sarkisian, but continue to miss the mark. After making two straight appearances in the College Football Playoff, Texas missed their chance and were the third team out in 2025.