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How Unexpected Freshman Has Become Crucial Piece of Texas Baseball’s Bullpen

Sam Cozart and Brett Crossland have long headlined a deep crop of talented freshmen in Texas baseball’s bullpen this season. And understandably so, as both have already emerged as bona fide stars and high-leverage arms the Longhorns consistently trust.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / May 6

What's the one thing Manning must improve to prove he's a No. 1 pick?

What's the one thing Texas QB Arch Manning must improve to prove he's worthy of No. 1 pick in 2027 NFL Draft?

Not all NFL executives are buying the hype after a so-so first season as a full-time starter in 2025.

Notre Dame's CJ Carr gets aggressive NFL Draft take amid Manning hype

Early projection: Top 10 quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Bijan Robinson News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 6

New Texas RB Noah Roberts Following Similar Path to Bijan Robinson

The Texas Longhorns have had no shortage of talented running backs on the Forty Acres over the years. The program has produced two Heisman Trophy winners at the position in Earl Campbell (1977) and Ricky Williams (1998) along with boasting a slew of other elite ball carriers.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 6

The Most Important Game on the Texas Longhorns’ Schedule Might Surprise You

The expanded College Football Playoff format offers teams more opportunities to reach the postseason and punishes them less for each loss. However, in the short history of the 12-team playoff, no team has reached the tournament with three or more regular-season losses.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

No. 4 Texas Rides Late Inning Heroics Over UTSA: Longhorns Notebook

The No. 4 Texas Longhorns (36—10) will certainly be happy to be done with their midweek outings after Tuesday night's thriller against the UTSA Roadrunners (33—15).

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

Ranking Each Texas Longhorns 5-Star 2025 Recruit on 2026 Breakout Potential

The Texas Longhorns had one of the best off-seasons in college football this year, bringing in the No. 3 transfer portal class and the No. 7 high school class according to 247 Sports.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

5 Biggest Questions Facing Texas Football Right Now

There are several things that mark the 2026-27 college football season as a "make or break" run for the Longhorns. Several outgoing transfers, NFL draftees, and athletes out of eligibility left gaping holes for head coach Steve Sarkisian to fill.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Texas Leading for No. 4 TE, Battling Two College Football Powerhouses

The Texas Longhorns will patiently wait for class of 2027 tight end Brock Williams to announce his commitment decision on May 15. Out of Libertyville, Illinois, the pass catcher has generated a lot of interest.

Wrestling News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

No. 4 Texas Ending Home Stand Against UTSA in Final Midweek Contest

After a long season, we are finally approaching the end and ramping up for postseason play. For the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (35—10), this means there's only one midweek game left and seven overall.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

Breaking Down Texas State's Strengths, Weaknesses, & 1 Thing That Could Upset Texas

The Texas Longhorns have put in the work over spring practice and now head into the long portion of the offseason as they await returning to the field for a 2026 season filled with major outside expectations.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 5

Texas Longhorns Must Avoid These Traps on Their 2026 Schedule

The Texas Longhorns have lofty expectations ahead of the 2026 season, looking to right the wrongs after failing to meet those same goals from a year before, despite entering the year as the preseason No.

How Texas’ Missing Bats Finally Showed Up in Series Win Over Mississippi State

For weeks, much of the concern surrounding Texas baseball wasn’t at the top of the lineup, but rather everything behind it. Aiden Robbins, Anthony Pack Jr.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 4

Can Texas State Actually Threaten Texas Next Season?

The Texas Longhorns now head into the true part of the offseason with winter conditioning and spring practice now in the books. Now, the many newcomers on the Longhorns roster have had some time to adjust to the program.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 4

NFL executive warns about Arch Manning 2027 draft hype

For a piece published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated spoke with one unnamed assistant general manager about what Manning is and isn't at this stage of his development.

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 4

Texas Softball Receives Double Bye Heading Into SEC Tournament

The 2026 regular season has officially wrapped up for the Texas Longhorns, who will end their second year of action in the SEC with a 39-10 overall record and a 16-8 mark in conference.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 4

3 Things the Texas Longhorns Can Learn From Last Season’s Losses

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff allows teams more leeway. The Alabama Crimson Tide became the first three-loss team to make the postseason tournament, though their third loss came in the SEC title game.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 4

This Is Easily the Toughest Stretch of the 2026 Season For the Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns were one of the most volatile teams in the country last season, and nearly snuck their way into the College Football Playoff after failing to live up to expectations early on in the year.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 3

Here Is The Path To Playing Time For Texas Longhorn Freshman Tyler Atkinson

The Texas Longhorns underwent major roster upheaval this offseason after finishing 10-3 in 2025. While many positions were affected, no defensive position better shows the change than linebacker.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 3

No. 4 Texas Secures Series Win Over No. 10 Mississippi State: Longhorns Notebook

If you want a stress free weekend of college baseball, then the SEC is not for you. Just ask the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (35—10, 15—8). It was another action packed conference series for the Longhorns with the No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 3

Why Texas Longhorns Are Facing Must-Win Game vs. Mississippi State

There is a nickname associated with the storied Texas Longhorns baseball program, on signage around UFCU Disch-Falk, seemingly at every corner, that reads, “The University of Texas at Omaha.” It’s the truth, the Longhorns have appeared in the most College World Series in college baseball history.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 3