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Justin Cryer Is Texas' Answer to Its MIKE Linebacker Question

Justin Cryer Is Texas' Answer to Its MIKE Linebacker Question

Texas Longhorns fans were obviously shocked at the sudden departure of linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith. It was a sudden departure for Smith, who was expected to play a major role on the defense, though he wasn't expected to be a starter.

Texas Longhorns News / Busting Brackets / August 24
Texas basketball handed Sean Miller a brutal opening-night assignment

Texas basketball handed Sean Miller a brutal opening-night assignment

Sean Miller will not receive the luxury of easing into year two as the Texas basketball head coach. The Longhorns’ 2025-26 nonconference schedule begins with a marquee matchup against Duke in Charlotte on Nov.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 24
New statistical model raises red flags for Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL readiness

New statistical model raises red flags for Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL readiness

Many expect Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning to be pick No. 1 in the 2027 Draft, but let's tap the brakes on the hype.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 24
Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers Give Texas a New Look at Running Back

Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers Give Texas a New Look at Running Back

Texas added two running backs via the transfer portal, Raleek Brown (via Arizona State) and Hollywood Smothers (NC State), who and they are expected to change the game for the Longhorns offensively The Longhorns are expected to turn to their running back room as backfield receiving targets much more often this season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 24
Andre Cojoe Emerging as the Answer at Left Tackle for Texas

Andre Cojoe Emerging as the Answer at Left Tackle for Texas

The Texas Longhorns avoided a huge disaster with star left tackle Trevor Goosby after sustaining an injury during practice last Monday. Fortunately for the Longhorns, Goosby's non-contact knee injury was diagnosed as a bone bruise, keeping the left tackle's 2026 season alive.

Ty'Anthony Smith News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 23
3 Linebackers Texas Should Target in Transfer Portal After Ty'Anthony Smith's Exit

3 Linebackers Texas Should Target in Transfer Portal After Ty'Anthony Smith's Exit

The Texas Longhorns suffered a notable roster loss on Friday when the program announced that linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith has been dismissed from the team after two years in Austin.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 23
Texas Longhorns Targeting 5-Star Recruiting Flip During Ohio State Game

Texas Longhorns Targeting 5-Star Recruiting Flip During Ohio State Game

The 2026 season is right around the corner for the Texas Longhorns, who will embark on a long journey to bring back a national championship to Austin, supporting one of potnetially the best rosters in the sport.

College Football News / TWSN / August 22
Ty’Anthony Smith’s Dismissal Won’t Sink The Texas Ship

Ty’Anthony Smith’s Dismissal Won’t Sink The Texas Ship

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian dropped a bombshell on the college football world on Friday afternoon, announcing that star linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith had been dismissed from the team and will not play in 2026.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 22
The Surprising Change That Turned Colin Simmons Into a Dominant Edge Rusher

The Surprising Change That Turned Colin Simmons Into a Dominant Edge Rusher

The Texas Longhorns enter the 2026 season with expectations that few programs can rival, and with one of the most talented rosters in the country, strengthened by additions from the transfer portal, it is College Football Playoff or bust.

Graceson Littleton News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Graceson Littleton Breaks Down Building on His Breakout Freshman Season

Graceson Littleton Breaks Down Building on His Breakout Freshman Season

The Texas Longhorns offense will obviously get the majority of attention as the Longhorns head into the 2026 season, and for good reason, with some of the top players in the country in quarterback Arch Manning, wide receivers Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo, and left tackle Trevor Goosby.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Predicting Every Win and Loss on the 2026 Texas Longhorns Schedule

Predicting Every Win and Loss on the 2026 Texas Longhorns Schedule

The Texas Longhorns are without a doubt one of the most talented teams in the country, and they are ranked No. 5 in the AP Preseason Top 25. That said, despite the talented roster, it is going to be far from an easy road for the Horns, who have arguably the most difficult schedule in the entire country.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Texas Longhorns WR Ryan Wingo Has a New Opportunity With Cam Coleman

Texas Longhorns WR Ryan Wingo Has a New Opportunity With Cam Coleman

The Texas Longhorns have the luxury of not having one but two elite wide receivers at their disposal. Ryan Wingo had a solid 2025 season, posting team highs in receptions (54), receiving yards (834), and touchdowns (7).

Trevor Goosby News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Aaron Taylor Saw Texas Longhorns OL Up Close Before Trevor Goosby's Injury

Aaron Taylor Saw Texas Longhorns OL Up Close Before Trevor Goosby's Injury

In promotion of Johnsonville Sausage's partnership with the Joe Moore Award, CBS Sports analyst, Super Bowl XXXI champion, and the founder of the award, former offensive lineman Aaron Taylor, sat down with Texas Longhorns On SI to talk all things offensive line.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Texas Longhorns Second Scrimmage Could Settle One Key Position

Texas Longhorns Second Scrimmage Could Settle One Key Position

The Texas Longhorns are working through fall camp and are just a few weeks away from beginning a critical 2026 season where the program will look to right the wrongs of last year and find a way into the College Football Playoffs.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Texas Longhorns Put 11 Players on Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams

Texas Longhorns Put 11 Players on Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams

The Texas Longhorns have one of the most loaded rosters not just in the SEC but in the country, and the talent level on the roster is one of the obvious reasons behind the major expectations that follow the Longhorns into 2026.

Colin Simmons News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21
Colin Simmons Says Texas' Biggest Defensive Strength Isn't a Player

Colin Simmons Says Texas' Biggest Defensive Strength Isn't a Player

Colin Simmons is never one to hold back, whether it be on third-down in a major situation or standing in front of microphones. Thursday was the latter,

Derek Williams News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 20
Texas Longhorns Safety Jonah Williams Could Change the Secondary

Texas Longhorns Safety Jonah Williams Could Change the Secondary

The No. 1 safety and No. 6 player nationally in the class of 2025, Texas Longhorns defensive back Jonah Williams is among the team's most talented players.

Texas Longhorns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19
Art Briles reveals what changed his mind about taking the Texas job

Art Briles reveals what changed his mind about taking the Texas job

Art Briles spent 13 seasons as a college football head coach and put together a respectable 9-65 record during his time at Houston and Baylor. As it turns out, Briles admitted he almost took the Texas Longhorns job after the 2013 season, but he revealed what made him change his mind.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Texas QB Arch Manning should consider turning heel in 2026

Why Texas QB Arch Manning should consider turning heel in 2026

Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning should consider using Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" as his theme song this upcoming season. 

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 18
Texas leads all programs on AP All-America team despite preseason ranking

Texas leads all programs on AP All-America team despite preseason ranking

There's a bit of a tightrope being walked as it relates to the Texas Longhorns and what they bring to the table heading into the 2026 season.

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All-SEC Texas tackle's status for start of season in doubt after practice injury
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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 18
All-SEC Texas tackle's status for start of season in doubt

All-SEC Texas tackle's status for start of season in doubt after practice injury

If he misses significant time, his play will be difficult to replicate.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls
Texas A&M lands Texas transfer guard Jordan Pope
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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 17
Texas A&M lands Texas transfer guard Jordan Pope

Texas A&M lands Texas transfer guard Jordan Pope

The Texas A&M Aggies have picked up a big commitment via the transfer portal. In fact, this is a massive win for head coach Bucky McMillan and his staff.

Bill Self, Kansas suffer major loss on the recruiting trail as five-star SF decommits
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Steve Sarkisian News / Yardbarker / August 17
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

The Texas Longhorns have the talent to win it all this season.

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Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll
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Arch Manning News / Yardbarker / August 10
Why one rival coordinator is rooting for Texas QB Arch Manning

Why one rival defensive coordinator is rooting for Texas QB Arch Manning

It can't be said that Arch Manning has crumbled under the pressure of his last name and the expectations that come along with it. 

Quarterback competitions to watch in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season
Oklahoma State could be on the way back up thanks to QB Drew Mestemaker
Kirk Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense
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The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6
An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have one of the biggest brands in sports, let alone in college football. The same can be said for the Texas Longhorns. Wouldn't it be great to seem them play each other every year?

Steve Sarkisian, Texas get massive eligibility win
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