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Arch Manning Makes Final Decision On Texas Longhorns Future

The Texas Longhorns got the best news possible on Monday night. According to reports from 247Sports Texas Longhorns insider Chip Brown, starquarterback Arch Manning is set to return to the team for the 2026 season.

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Texas Longhorns WR DeAndre Moore Jr. Makes Surprising Decision on Future

It looks as though the Texas Longhorns have lost one of their top playmakers from the offensive side of the ball. Per reports from Inside Texas' Justin Wells, starting slot receiver DeAndre Moore is not expected to return to the team for the 2026 season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

What Will Texas' LB Room Look Like vs. Michigan After Liona Lefau Portal News?

Anthony Hill Jr. and Trey Moore have declared for the NFL Draft. Liona Lefau will be entering the transfer portal. In their 2025 finale on New Year's Eve, the Texas Longhorns will be shorthanded at the linebacker position as they square off with the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Liona Lefau News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Texas Dealt Unfortunate News After Missing College Football Playoff

Texas is losing a starting linebacker to the transfer portal. According to Matt Zenitz, Chris Hummer, and Eric Henry of CBS Sports, Texas starting linebacker Liona Lefau is expected to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

Two Longhorns Earn Prestigious All-American Honors

The 2025 regular season is over for the Texas Longhorns, and with only their bowl game remaining on New Years Eve, their body of work is nearly complete.

Michael Taaffe News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

Texas' Michael Taaffe Declares for NFL Draft With Emotional Message

The Texas Longhorns are officially saying goodbye to one of the faces of their team. After starting his college career as a walk-on, Texas safety Michael Taaffe has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft as his time on the Forty Acres comes to an end.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

Texas Longhorns Should Look Into These 5 Transfer Portal Players

The Texas Longhorns may not be competing for a national championship in the 2025 season, but they still have a bowl game and the entire 2026 season to think about now.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

These 5 Longhorns Could Step Up on Defense After Bowl Game Opt-Outs

The Texas Longhorns missed out on a College Football Playoff berth this season, the first time in the past two years, after finishing 9-3. This means the team will be participating in a bowl game, matching up against Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Texas Volleyball Suffers Crushing Loss to Wisconsin in Elite Eight

Despite an impressive 2025 season, the Texas Longhorns volleyball team officially met its match in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 14

No. 2 Texas puts on defensive masterclass in win over No. 13 Baylor

The second-ranked Texas Longhorns had four ranked wins to their credit coming into Sunday, and there was not much standing in their way of a fifth such win against No. 13 Baylor.

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Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 14

It Looks Like History Is About to Repeat Itself With Arch Manning

The 2025 season is already coming to an end after a wild season of college football. It's soon to reach its conclusion in the coming weeks, with the postseason quickly approaching as the first round of the College Football Playoff begins on Dec.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 13

Texas Athletics Takes Huge Step to Support Thriving Volleyball Program

The Texas Longhorns volleyball team officially advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament with a decisive win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 13

Why Texas' Second-Half Defense Proved to be a Challenge for UConn

The Texas Longhorns were dealt a difficult task on Friday night, having to travel up to Hartford, Connecticut, to take on the No. 5-ranked UConn Huskies at the PeoplesBank Arena.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 13

Texas Fails to Complete Comeback vs. UConn Behind Brutal Free-Throw Shooting

The Texas Longhorns gave the UConn Huskies a run for their money in the second half, but could not mount a full comeback effort on Friday night in PeoplesBank Arena.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 13

3 Takeaways from Texas Longhorns Loss to No. 5 UConn

On Friday night, the Texas Longhorns (7-4) traveled to Hartford, Connecticut to take on the No. 5 UConn Huskies (10-1). It was only a year ago that the Longhorns fell to UConn in Austin.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 13

Does Texas Have the Most Difficult Schedule in the SEC in 2026?

It's well-regarded that playing in the SEC is one of the toughest tasks in college football, with every game being compared to not just the physicality and speed of a playoff game, but having road atmospheres that back up that statement.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 12

Texas Longhorns Battle With No. 5 UConn in Tough Road Loss

Sean Miller hasn't been shy to rip the Texas Longhorns as of late. Defensive issues and foul trouble have shown "signs of weakness." The team is at a "crossroads," Miller has said.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 12

This Aspect of the Texas Longhorns Schedule Could Give Them a Major Advantage

The Texas Longhorns are facing a difficult 2026 slate from any angle you look at it. Facing four College Football Playoff teams, complemented by road matchups at Tennessee, Missouri and LSU, means that head coach Steve Sarkisian's team again has its work cut out for it as the program heads into its third season in the Southeastern Conference.

Sherrone Moore News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 12

Texas Fans Call Out Desmond Howard After Sherrone Moore's Firing

The Texas Longhorns were no stranger to making headlines during the regular season. This included some wild talk about Steve Sarkisian's future with the program, which the head coach made sure to shut down emphatically.

Derek Williams Jr. News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Former five-star safety Derek Williams Jr. enters the portal as Texas’ roster reset continues

Texas knew there would be portal movement after a bruising 2025 season. The first major defensive name is now official. Derek Williams Jr., once one of the crown jewels of Steve Sarkisian’s early recruiting momentum, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens in January.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 12

Scout's take about Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you

Scout's take about Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you

Despite a turbulent first season as a starter, Manning could declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

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Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9

Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. declares for NFL Draft

Anthony Hill Jr. will be among the prospects available in April’s draft. Per an announcement from the Texas linebacker, he has elected to turn pro. As a true junior, Hill could have remained in place with the Longhorns for 2026.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 8

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl

Since the introduction of the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024, bowls have lost relevance. But that still doesn't justify the Notre Dame Fighting Irish declining their invitation to play in one.

Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes a new turn

'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC

Notre Dame QB hits transfer portal after CFP snub

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