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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 / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 19
Texas Might Have the Deepest Defensive Line in the Country

Texas Might Have the Deepest Defensive Line in the Country

The line of scrimmage will be at the heart of everything the Texas Longhorns want to accomplish heading into the 2026 season. The Longhorns need to get

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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Trevor Goosby News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 19
Texas Longhorns Get Best-Case News on Trevor Goosby Injury Timeline

Texas Longhorns Get Best-Case News on Trevor Goosby Injury Timeline

The Texas Longhorns suffered a major injury scare earlier this week when Trevor Goosby limped off of the practice field after a non-contact knee injury on Monday night.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / August 19
Texas A&M vs. Texas is quietly building the case to surpass the Red River as college sports’ biggest rivalry

Texas A&M vs. Texas is quietly building the case to surpass the Red River as college sports’ biggest rivalry

The hatred between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns extends across all athletics and the upcoming football matchup between these two programs in November will continue to build the case that this is the biggest rivalry in college sports.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 19
Texas Dominates AP All-American Team With 4 Players, But One Massive Name Is Missing

Texas Dominates AP All-American Team With 4 Players, But One Massive Name Is Missing

Texas saw four players named to the AP All-American Team on Tuesday: left tackle Trevor Goosby, wideout Cam Coleman, linebacker Rasheem Biles, and edge rusher Colin Simmons.

Arch Manning News / EssentiallySports / August 18
Texas HC Gives Blunt Message to Arch Manning On His Downfall: 'Trying To Be Someone He’s Not'

Texas HC Gives Blunt Message to Arch Manning On His Downfall: 'Trying To Be Someone He’s Not'

The weight of a famous last name can turn a rough stretch into a full-blown national crisis. During the first half of Texas’ season, Arch Manning looked nothing like the polished prodigy fans expected.

Trevor Goosby News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 18
Texas Longhorns Have a Tough Trevor Goosby Decision to Make Before Week 1

Texas Longhorns Have a Tough Trevor Goosby Decision to Make Before Week 1

The Texas Longhorns had the biggest scare of Fall Camp up to this point as star left tackle Trevor Goosby sustained a knee injury during practice on Monday night.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 18
Texas Longhorns Offensive Line Gets Good News at Exactly the Right Time

Texas Longhorns Offensive Line Gets Good News at Exactly the Right Time

The Texas Longhorns enter the 2026 season with a mountain of goals ahead of them, and with one of the most talented rosters in the country, at least on paper, the program is determined to right the wrongs from last season.

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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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.

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Derek Williams News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 18
Jonah Williams is Turning Heads Following His Recent Fall Camp Performances

Jonah Williams is Turning Heads Following His Recent Fall Camp Performances

For the Texas Longhorns, one of the biggest stories and question marks heading into the 2026 season for head coach Steve Sarkisian's squad is who will be taking over the starting spot at safety next to Jelani McDonald.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Why Cam Coleman is Texas' Key to Unlocking Arch Manning's Deep Ball

Why Cam Coleman is Texas' Key to Unlocking Arch Manning's Deep Ball

For all the struggles Arch Manning endured early in his 2025 campaign, you wouldn’t have known it from watching his Citrus Bowl performance.  Manning was the catalyst for the Longhorns’ offense in a triumphant 41-27 victory over Michigan, tallying 221 passing yards and two touchdowns, while chipping in 155 yards and two scores on the ground.

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.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 17
Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman Give Texas a Glimpse of How Dangerous They Can Be

Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman Give Texas a Glimpse of How Dangerous They Can Be

Many football programs wish they had an elite wide receiver to take pressure off the quarterback. The Texas Longhorns have two. Securing former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman was one of the biggest wins of Texas' busy offseason.

Jordan Pope News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 17
Former Texas Guard Jordan Pope on Verge of Landing With SEC Rival

Former Texas Guard Jordan Pope on Verge of Landing With SEC Rival

The Texas Longhorns continue to work their way through summer practices ahead of the second season under head coach Sean Miller. There's only four returners on the roster this upcoming season among 11 newcomers after an offseason of major turnover.

Texas Longhorns 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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Texas Longhorns News / TWSN / August 15
The Texas Longhorns Are The SEC’s Sleeper Champion

The Texas Longhorns Are The SEC’s Sleeper Champion

Texas enters the 2026–27 season with momentum, depth, and one of the most aggressive offseason rebuilds in the country. Sean Miller didn’t just patch holes, he re‑engineered the roster with high‑end transfers, elite freshmen, and a returning centerpiece in Matas Vokietaitis.

Texas Longhorns News / Volleyball On SI / August 15
No. 2 Texas Volleyball's Weaknesses Exposed in Exhibition Win Over Rice

No. 2 Texas Volleyball's Weaknesses Exposed in Exhibition Win Over Rice

Despite the match at Gregory Gym only being an exhibition, fans were on their feet after Texas' 29-27 fourth-set win over Rice. The final points of the set were back and forth, and neither team could extend its lead far enough to grab the W until a rally ended with Rice's ball on the floor and the Texas players in a tight embrace.

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?

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