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Michael Taaffe Honors Texas Flood Victims at SEC Media Days

With the 2025 SEC Media Days in full swing, many of the top coaches and players in the conference have gathered in Atlanta at the College Football Hall

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Georgia loses out to Texas Longhorns for 5-star in-state LB Tyler Atkinson

Tyler Atkinson is one of the top overall players in the 2026 recruiting class. Ultimately, it was Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns who ended up getting Atkinson's commitment.

Kirby Smart shares thoughts on potential Nick Saban coaching return

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian discusses Arch Manning's potential NFL Draft decision

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15

Steve Sarkisian walked out to rival’s war hymn at SEC Media Day

The people in charge of staging SEC Media Day made an epic blunder during Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s introduction on Tuesday. Sarkisian was introduced for his Media Day session on Tuesday by commissioner Greg Sankey.

Texas Longhorns News / NIL on SI / July 15

Nations top linebacker, with six figure NIL-valuation, commits to Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns landed an elite prospect, adding to their 2026 class by beating out an impressive list of blue blood rivals. The top-rated linebacker in the 2026 class, Tyler Atkinson, chose the Longhorns over a group of schools that included the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks, and Clemson Tigers.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / July 15

EA Sports CFB 26: This Texas Longhorns Defender is a Beast on Offense

Whether you've catapulted the ULM Warhawks headfirst into the College Football Playoff or sat helplessly while the transfer portal robbed your ostensibly title-quality roster blind, it's useful to remind gamers such as ourselves that EA SportsCollege Football 26 IS NOT REAL, but an interactive simulation.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Texas Longhorns Move Into Top 10 of Recruiting Rankings After Massive Commitment

Despite a slower start this July, the Texas Longhorns have picked up momentum by securing five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. His commitment resulted in an immediate five place jump for the Longhorns in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Five-Star QB Dia Bell Hints at More Commitments for Texas Longhorns

AUSTIN -- After five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday, it didn't take long for Dia Bell to react to the news.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 15

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian discusses Arch Manning's potential NFL Draft decision

Quarterback Arch Manning threw just 95 passes in his first two seasons with the Texas Longhorns but is already billed as a potential No. 1 pick.

Eli Manning highlights one area in nephew Arch Manning's game that could prove valuable

Relative of four-time NFL MVP questions Arch Manning hype

Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 LB in 2026 class, commits to Texas

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 15

Eli Manning highlights area in Arch Manning's game that could prove valuable

Eli Manning highlights one area in nephew Arch Manning's game that could prove valuable

The hype train surrounding Texas QB Arch Manning keeps chugging along as the college football season draws closer to kickoff, and now his uncle has weighed in on the touted prospect.

Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 LB in 2026 class, commits to Texas

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Texas Longhorns Land Massive Commitment From Five-Star LB Tyler Atkinson

On Monday, the Texas Longhorns did not have a weak 2026 recruiting class by any measurement. With 18 commits, the most recent addition being cornerback Samari Matthews on July 11, the class had entered the top 10 of the 247Sports Composite team rankings.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Former Texas Longhorns Assistant Stepping Away From Coaching?

Despite it having been over a decade since he last stepped foot on the sidelines inside Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium wearing the burnt orange and white, Will Muschamp is still beloved among Texas Longhorns fans.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Prediction for Texas Longhorns' Arch Manning

As Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning prepares to take the starting job, the discussion around him is unlike anything in college football history.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Texas Longhorns Predicted to Land Five-Star LB Tyler Atkinson

AUSTIN -- Some notable swings and misses on the recruiting trail this offseason isn't stopping the Texas Longhorns from potentially landing their biggest commitment of the 2026 class.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 14

Five-Star Linebacker and Longhorn Target Sets Commitment Date

Only four of the 32 five-star prospects in the class of 2026 remain uncommitted, and one of them has just announced a commitment date of July 15. Starting with roughly 50 offers, linebacker Tyler Atkinson will make his final selection between Texas, Oregon, Georgia and Clemson.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 14

Texas Longhorns Catcher Rylan Galvan Selected in MLB Draft

When you look back at the 2025 season for the Texas Longhorns, it will be easy to say they came up short of the ultimate goal. Yes, they won the regular season conference title in their first season in the SEC.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 14

Texas Longhorns Shortstop Jalin Flores Taken in MLB Draft

The Texas Longhorns experienced a relatively quiet first day of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, as only two commits from the 2025 class, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, were drafted.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / July 14

2026 5-star recruit announces commitment date and includes Texas Longhorns among final schools

One of the Texas Longhorns' biggest remaining 2026 recruiting targets announced his commitment date and his finalists Monday. 2026 five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson announced Monday he plans to reveal his commitment Tuesday, July 15, live on the Pat McAfee Show.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 14

Texas Longhorns Pitcher Jared Spencer Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

With the 2025 MLB draft now well into the later rounds on Monday afternoon, the Texas Longhorns now have their second player from their 2025 roster being selected in the MLB Draft after outfielder Max Belyeu was selected by the Colorado Rockies at pick No.

Texas Longhorns News / NIL on SI / July 14

Texas flexes 'big' NIL spending power with nation’s No. 3 running back

The recruitment around elite running back Derrek Cooper is nearing an end as multiple top college football programs fight for a commitment from one of the highest-touted recruits in the country.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 15

Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats Way-Too-Early Season Preview

As with all of their Southeastern Conference opponents from last season, the Texas Longhorns will face the Kentucky Wildcats for the second year in a row in 2025.

Steve Sarkisian News / A to Z Sports / July 14

Quarterback U? Texas Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian extend wildly impressive recruiting streak which sets them apart from every other program

American Heritage (Fla.) five-star quarterback Dia Bell earned yet another accolade Monday. Rivals released its rankings update and the Texas Longhorns commit is now the No.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / July 14

EA Sports CFB 26: These Texas Players Are 100% Fake

Is EA's new NCAA killer app full of doppelgangers? Bodysnatchers? Something even worse?!? Let's talk fake Longhorns player ratings in CFB 26. They're coming for us.

Texas Longhorns News / A to Z Sports / July 11

Texas' recruiting struggles could end tonight—will a four-star choose the Longhorns or South Carolina?

Hough (N.C.) cornerback Samari Matthews will decide Friday between Texas, South Carolina, Florida State, and Miami on YouTube. As of this writing, recruiting analysts are predicting the Longhorns to receive good news.