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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 11

Chris Del Conte Wants Nothing to Do With The Big 12 Commissioner Search

Whether or not you wear the burnt orange and white, it's hard to deny that the Texas Longhorns have one of the best athletic directors in the country. Ever since arriving from TCU in 2017, Chris Del Conte has helped turn things around in Austin.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 11

Does Texas Really Deserve Its New CFP Ranking?

In a College Football Playoff rankings that saw Notre Dame jump up into the top five after a big win against Miami and Indiana get punished for not playing a game this past week, Texas was looking to make a move up the rankings after a strong finish in their victory over Missouri on Saturday.

Texas Longhorns News / Viral Sports News / November 11

Former Texas Longhorns Star Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire, ending his latest stint on the team’s 53-man roster during the bye week.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 10

The Committee Got It Wrong: Why Texas Deserves to Be Judged Differently in CFP Race

Funny thing about a 34-20 victory. Apparently, it can mean two very different things. On Saturday, Texas traveled to Columbia and knocked off then-No. 18 Missouri.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 10

Texas Surprisingly Moves Past Miami in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

Despite some of the up-and-down moments that the 2026 season has thrown at them, the Texas Longhorns have built one of the most impressive College Football Playoff resumes ahead of Saturday's road matchup in Baton Rouge against the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Texas Longhorns Strong Playoff Resume: Most Ranked Wins In College Football

The Texas Longhorns have beaten more ranked opponents than any other college football team this season. Despite a few disappointing losses, Steve Sarkisian’s team has built a résumé that deserves serious national attention.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 9

College Football Playoff Rankings Prediction: Could Texas Crack the Top Five?

Just when it seemed like Texas’ College Football Playoff hopes couldn’t get much better, Saturday delivered another reminder of how unpredictable this season has become.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 9

Arch Manning Doesn't Care About His Louisiana Homecoming and Neither Should You

Arch Manning is heading back to his home state of Louisiana, where he will lead the Texas Longhorns against the LSU Tigers at Death Valley in Baton Rouge.

Texas Longhorns News / Volleyball On SI / November 9

Texas Volleyball's Win Streak Snapped in Final Away Weekend

Texas volleyball's final away weekend wasn't the fairytale it wanted it to be. Despite the Longhorns completing a dominating sweep over Missouri, the Vanderbilt Commodores snapped Texas' four-game win streak.

Texas Longhorns News / Softball On SI / November 9

Texas A&M Softball Defeats Reigning National Champs in Fall Scrimmage, Sets Attendance Record

After going 5-0 this fall, the Texas A&M Aggies capped off a perfect scrimmage season with a victory over in-state rivals and defending NCAA champions,

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 9

2026 is Texas' Last Chance to Make an SEC Championship Game

Texas joined the SEC with hopes of becoming a regular contender in the league's biggest games. But the conference's announcement on Monday changes the timeline for that ambition, making this season's race to Atlanta especially significant.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 8

Texas Just Gave the CFP Committee Another Reason to Take Notice

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns stay the course as the 2026 regular season turns to its final stretch, as the Longhorns keep building momentum through the middle of the season to help fuel their run through the home stretch.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 8

Texas’ Injury-Depleted Victory Shows the Depth Behind Steve Sarkisian’s Success

Texas needed a complete team effort to leave Columbia with a 34-20 victory over No. 18 Missouri. The Longhorns faced a physical opponent on the road while missing key contributors on both sides of the football, yet they found ways to make the necessary adjustments and finish the job.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 8

AP Top 25 Rankings Shaken Up After Massive Saturday of College Football

If there were any one Saturday to lock the door, close the blinds and turn your phone on Do Not Disturb, it was this one. From an upset that wasn’t really an upset to begin with in South Bend, Indiana, to the downfall of the Buckeyes, college football gave AP Poll voters plenty to work with.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 8

Texas Longhorns Move Up AP Top 25 Poll After Win Over Missouri

The Texas Longhorns have bounced back from a two-game losing streak with three straight wins as November begins. Texas took down the Missouri Tigers for a 34-20 win in Columbia on Saturday, giving the Longhorns their fourth win over a ranked opponent this season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 10 standouts.

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Nick Saban slams 24-team College Football Playoff, blames money for expansion

The 5 'little brother' rivalries in college football

CFB Week 10 winners, losers: Notre Dame, Tennessee improve CFP claims, Kyle Whittingham's Michigan struggles and the best running back no one's talking about

No. 11 Notre Dame puts itself in driver's seat for playoff spot after knocking off No. 1 Miami

College Basketball (W) News / EssentiallySports / November 8

Texas Drops 6-Word Message After Madison Booker Becomes Newest Member to Join the 2000 Point Club

After dropping 24 points on Wednesday in the Texas Longhorns’ season-opening 85-65 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, expectations were high that Madison Booker would eclipse the 2000-point milestone against the Northern Colorado Bears, since she needed just a seven-point game to reach it.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Texas Shares Bittersweet Injury Update After Hollywood Smothers News

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian got a mixed injury update Friday, shortly after learning that running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the remainder of the season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Texas Longhorns Lose Key Player Amid College Football Playoff Push

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the rest of the 2026 college football season, dealing another injury blow to head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning’s offense as the team enters the home stretch.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / November 5

Texas suffers major injury blow with Hollywood Smothers update

Smothers, formerly at NC State, was a top transfer portal target for the Longhorns ahead of the 2026 season.

Missouri RB Jamal Roberts downplaying matchup with No. 7 Texas

The 5 'little brother' rivalries in college football

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in heading into November schedule?

YES ... HA HA HA ... YES: The Onion wants to test the limits of wackiness in college football by sponsoring a bowl game

The 'Division I FBS Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

Missouri RB Jamal Roberts downplaying matchup with No. 7 Texas

No. 18 Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts isn't stressing about the massive Week 10 matchup with the No. 7 Texas Longhorns.

No. 18 Missouri thrilled to welcome No. 7 Texas to Columbia

Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz 'not a candidate' at Florida State

How to watch college football Super Six Saturday's massive top-25 slate

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / November 2

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian has 'never felt better about' QB Arch Manning heading into season-defining stretch

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is quickly forgetting about quarterback Arch Manning's midseason struggles.

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Manning's is sinking

LaNorris Sellers is nearing South Carolina football history

5 teams with most at stake in action-packed college football weekend

2026 Heisman report: Assessing race entering final month of CFB season

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Indiana WR generating top-10 buzz

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 2

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Indiana WR Charlie Becker generating top-10 buzz after clutch performance vs. Minnesota

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 9 standouts.

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

Indiana, Minnesota combine for outrageous feat the Big Ten hasn’t seen since 1899

CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Wild Minnesota-Indiana kicker battle, Big Ten QB woes and more

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 2

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

If 2026 college football quarterbacks are stocks, Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning's has tumbled, while Oklahoma State Cowboys signal-caller Drew Mestemaker's has soared.

Nick Saban on Manning's struggles: 'The bench is a pretty good motivator'

Manning passes for 3 TDs as No. 11 Texas routs Mississippi State

Miami's Darian Mensah posting better numbers than Carson Beck, Cam Ward

Miami's big-time players made big-time plays in win at North Carolina

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: LaNorris Sellers among standouts

Texas Longhorns News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30