AUSTIN, Texas -- Even as they prepare for the College Football Playoff already equipped with a talented group of pass catchers, it was no secret leading up to Early Signing Day on Wednesday that the Texas Longhorns were going to need to retool the receiving corps for next season due to some expected roster turnover.
The Texas Longhorns landed a major commitment on Monday afternoon from the NCAA Transfer Portal, with explosive former Houston Cougars playmaker Matthew Golden. Now, Golden to Texas is also official, with the speedy, dynamic receiver signing his letter of intent with the program during Wednesday's Early Signing Period.
Steve Sarkisian has a proven No. 1 receiver for next season. On Saturday, the Texas Longhorns secured a huge commitment from Houston Cougars transfer wide receiver Matthew Golden, one of the top players at his position in the NCAA transfer portal.
The Texas Longhorns landed a major commitment on Monday afternoon from the NCAA Transfer Portal, with explosive former Houston Cougars playmaker Matthew Golden. Golden ranks as the No.
The Longhorns are starting to hone in on several important targets in the portal. Despite an emphasis on high school football recruiting, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff were already aware of needs in the NCAA transfer portal when the transfer window opened for 30 days in early December.
Houston Cougars receiver Matthew Golden announced on social media Tuesday at 4:22 p.m. CT that he's officially entered the transfer portal. Seven minutes later at 4:29 p.m.
As more players enter the transfer portal, Texas can choose to be picky when adding talent. Could the No. 3 Longhorns take a former Big 12 senstation when they depart for the SEC?
The Houston Cougars had a rough season in the Big 12 this year. They went 2-7 in the conference and 4-8 overall leaving the program with a lot of questions heading into 2024.
The King of Props is looking for this Houston Cougar to deliver vs. Oklahoma State today.
Houston will look to record consecutive victories for the first time this season when it hosts Cincinnati in Big 12 action on Saturday night. The Cougars (4-5, 2-4) answered a pair of losses with a 25-24 overtime win over Baylor last Saturday.
Daelen Alexander had both touchdowns in overtime, including the deciding 1-yard run and 2-point conversion, as Rice upset crosstown rival Houston 43-41 on Saturday at Rice Stadium to capture the Bayou Bucket for the first time since 2010.
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