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On paper, the Texas Longhorns achieved their early-season goals. They're 4-0 entering their bye week while defeating two Top-25 teams. At times, Texas has looked like the best team in the country.

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Former Texas Longhorns QB Has Died

Duke Carlisle, the quarterback who steered the Texas Longhorns to their first national championship, died Friday in Lockhart after a long fight with lung cancer.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

The Biggest Things Texas Learned Without Playing This Weekend

Texas did not play this weekend, but the Longhorns still learned plenty about their upcoming schedule. Several future Texas opponents were in action Saturday, and the results painted a more complicated picture of the SEC than the Longhorns had when they entered the bye week.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

What Texas Cannot Afford to Carry Into the Red River Rivalry

Before heading into its bye week, the Texas Longhorns managed to win a game that it may have lost in years past. It was the SEC opener for Texas, on the

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

Where Texas Longhorns Rank in Latest AP Top 25 After Bye Week

The Texas Longhorns remained undefeated after taking down then-No.14 Tennessee in Knoxville in a 20-17 finish last weekend. Texas has two ranked wins this season and now comes off its first bye week with a rivalry matchup against Oklahoma next up on the schedule.

Mikey Lewis News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

Texas Longhorns React to Mikey Lewis Injury: 'It's Terrible What Happened'

The Texas Longhorns got hit with some brutal injury news earlier this week as fall practice officially gets underway. The team announced Wednesday that Saint Mary’s transfer guard Mikey Lewis will be out an “extended period of time” after suffering a fracture in his right foot during practice.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 4

Texas Longhorns 2026 Schedule Has Suddenly Taken an Interesting Turn

The Texas Longhorns closed out fall camp knowing they were heading into an absolute gauntlet of a schedule. A non-conference matchup with Ohio State carries obvious magnitude while the loaded SEC slate -- despite the absence of games against Alabama and Georgia -- made it clear the Longhorns would be in for a tough slate this fall.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 2

Texas Longhorns Visit 5-Star Easton Royal as New Flip Threat Makes Move

The Texas Longhorns are in the middle of what's already looking like a championship-level season, but that's not stopping Steve Sarkisian and the coaching staff from continuing to build momentum on the recruiting trail.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 2

The Texas Defense is Winning Without Having to Rely on One Critical Thing

Will Muschamp assembled a formidable defense and is largely responsible for Texas' 4-0 start. They've allowed the fewest points in the SEC (53) this season, and the Longhorns imposed their will on Tennessee last week.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 2

Film Room: What Texas Needs to Change to Keep Arch Manning Clean vs. Oklahoma

The Texas Longhorns rode a dominant defensive performance to victory against the Tennessee Volunteers last Saturday; however their offense gave a sloppy showing.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 2

Texas Longhorns Add Insult to Injury, Offer Tennessee Commit After Win in Knoxville

The Texas Longhorns escaped Knoxville last weekend with a 20-17 win over No. 14 Tennessee in the SEC opener for both teams. Texas remained No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings after its second ranked win of the season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 2

Texas Defense Has Given Steve Sarkisian Room to Be Patient With His Offense

Through the first four weeks of the season, the Texas Longhorns are undefeated and hold the No. 1 ranking with the best record in college football this season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 2

Why The Texas Longhorns Still Have Plenty to Fix

Four games and four wins. Two victories over top-15 teams. And the No. 1 ranking in the country. For Texas, everything looks perfect on paper. But on the field, the Longhorns don’t exactly look like a finished product.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 1

Steve Sarkisian Wants More From Texas Offensive Line After Last Week's Performance

The Texas Longhorns may be 4-0 and the highest-ranked team in the country, but no one is satisfied in Austin. The Longhorns narrowly escaped with a 20-17 victory over Tennessee last week.

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Texas

Last year was a breakthrough year for the Texas baseball program, as the Longhorns returned to Omaha. And while things didn’t go as planned to a certain extent, one thing is for certain: the returning talent for the 2027 campaign received a crash course on what it will take to win it all.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 1

How can Texas help Arch Manning reenter QB1 conversation for 2027 NFL Draft?

Texas Longhorns junior Arch Manning entered the season as the No. 1 quarterback prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft (scheduled April 29-May in Washington), but has seen his ranking fall through the early part of the season.

Alabama makes unusual game-day decision ahead of Mississippi State trip

Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. Mississippi State

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Oregon State WR flying under the national radar amid incredible season

Lincoln Riley had message for Desman Stephens after bad Dante Moore hit

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / September 30

ESPN’s Cole Cubelic dropped some strong comments on Tennessee after rewatching the Vols’ loss to Texas

Everyone has thoughts on the Tennessee Vols’ 20-17 loss to the Texas Longhorns. Opinions seem to be very mixed on the Tennessee Vols following their 20-17 loss to the Texas Longhorns.

Texas basketball gets bad injury news ahead of 2026-27 season

The Texas Longhorns are already dealing with some bad news on the hardwood.

LSU's Will Wade uses Airbnb, Uber to explain his 'unconventional' roster-building strategy

Steve Alford makes a big announcement about his future

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: OSU's Smith looks like future No. 1 pick

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith looks like future No. 1 pick in record-tying performance

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays.

WR Malachi Toney on pace to set multiple Miami records

Oregon shares notable update on Dante Moore after on-field scare

Notable injury update emerges on LSU LB Whit Weeks

Kyle Whittingham fuming after Michigan's last-second loss to Iowa

CFB Week 4 winners, losers

NIL, transfer portal may have done opposite of what everyone feared

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 26

Colin Simmons bounces back in major way vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons went from the outhouse to the penthouse during an historic Week 4 performance.

Texas’ Colin Simmons gets penalized for peeing celebration after sack

No. 1 Texas holds off No. 14 Tennessee despite Vols' furious comeback

Nick Saban sends strong message to college coaches about Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor

Clock may be running out on Deion Sanders at Colorado

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 25

Arch Manning takes a hit in rankings before Texas-Tennessee game

As the Texas Longhorns gear up for a game against the Tennessee Volunteers, Manning is getting some bad news in the form of his quarterback ranking dropping.

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas heading into road clash vs. Tennessee

Steve Sarkisian reveals shocking challenge with President Trump attending Texas-Tennessee matchup

Five must-watch college football games in Week 4

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 24

Steve Sarkisian reveals challenge with Trump attending game

Steve Sarkisian reveals shocking challenge with President Trump attending Texas-Tennessee matchup

Saturday's marquee matchup between Texas and Tennessee has some added intrigue now that President Donald Trump announced he will be in attendance.

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas

LaNorris Sellers has been failed by South Carolina, per analyst

Miss State AD makes strong statement on attempt to keep Kamario Taylor

Five must-watch games in Week 4

Hollywood Smothers News / Yardbarker / September 24

RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas heading into road clash vs. Tennessee

The Longhorns listed Smothers as questionable on Wednesday's injury report with an undisclosed injury.

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy

Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Arch Manning has been 'OK at best'

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 24

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

Spurrier is a Florida Gators legend.

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy

Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Arch Manning has been 'OK at best'

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 23

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after controversy

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning advised his nephew, Texas Longhorns junior QB Arch, to choose his words more carefully around the media after his latest controversy.

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Manning has been 'OK at best'

Lane Kiffin makes bold claim about Ole Miss after LSU's loss

Ole Miss has massive recruiting momentum after win over LSU

USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 23

Joel Klatt believes Arch Manning has been 'okay at best'

Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Arch Manning has been 'OK at best'

Despite the Longhorns entering Week 4 undefeated and ranked No. 1, some people still haven't been impressed by Manning's play this season. That includes Fox Sports' Joel Klatt, who spoke to Colin Cowherd about it on Wednesday.

Arch Manning, No. 1 Texas making first visit to No. 14 Tennessee

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy

NFL Draft stocks of Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss trending in opposite directions

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

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