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Texas Longhorns Look to Flip Top Recruit from SEC Powerhouse

Early Signing Day for the 2026 cycle just ended, and while there is still a focus on the cycle before the final signing day in the spring, many staffs around the country are already turning their focus to the 2027 recruits.

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Talented Texas Longhorns Freshman RB Planning to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

In the age of NIL and the transfer portal, finding a player who stays at one school for their entire college career is growing increasingly complex. For a program like the Texas Longhorns, which recruits at a high level, players buried on the depth chart often opt for a new start to secure playing time.

Steve Sarkisian News / Gridiron Heroics / December 18

Steve Sarkisian Sends Blunt Ultimatum to Playoff Committee Regarding Future Schedules

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian didn’t mince words when addressing reporters in Orlando ahead of the Citrus Bowl. His message to the College Football Playoff selection committee was direct: clarify the criteria and stick to it, or expect programs to reconsider their scheduling philosophies.

Colin Simmons News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 18

Texas Longhorns Linebacker Earns All-American Honors

On Wednesday morning, The Sporting News released their All-American selections for the 2025 college football season. Colin Simmons, the Texas Longhorns star edge rusher, received Second-Team honors for a dominant season on the Texas defense.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Should Texas Longhorns Look at Former 5-Star EDGE After Transfer Portal Entry?

As more players start to announce their plans to enter the transfer portal, people naturally start speculating potential landing spots for athletes moving around.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 18

Five things to know about new Dolphins starting QB Quinn Ewers

Miami head coach Mike McDaniel benched starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers.

Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, turn to new QB against Bengals

Tua Tagovailoa makes wrong kind of NFL history amid benching

Evaluating the Dolphins' next steps after benching Tua Tagovailoa

Is Mike McDaniel's Tua Tagovailoa decision a sign of things to come for the Dolphins?

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Texas Longhorns Should Take a Serious Look at This Elite ACC LB Transfer

After every season, there is plenty of roster turnover and attrition in this modern age of college football, and the Texas Longhorns are no strangers to that fact, especially this season, with a number of players having already decided to make their decision to move on from the program.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 17

Texas Softball Reveals Stunning National Championship Rings

For the first time in Texas softball’s 28-year program, the Longhorns made history in June when they earned a national championship after knocking off the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a decisive 10-4 Game 3 of the Women's College World Series (WCWS) Championship Series.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Texas Longhorns Add Speedy Outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass to 2026 Squad

Texas Longhorns Baseball has added to its 2026 roster with a commitment from College of Charleston outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass. The redshirt senior was a massive threat on the basepaths last season with the Cougars swiping 43 bases.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Texas Longhorns Would be Wise Take A Look Keep An Eye On These 6 IOL Transfers

After finishing the 2025 season with a 9-3 record and missing out on the College Football Playoff, one thing was certain. The Texas Longhorns needed to bolster their offensive line depth before the 2026 season kicked off.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 17

Three Key Takeaways from Texas Longhorns Comfortable Win Over Le Moyne

The Texas Longhorns looked to get back in the win column after a difficult challenge, which saw the Longhorns travel up north to take on the No. 5-ranked UConn Huskies, in Hartford, Connecticut, with the Longhorns coming up short in that matchup.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Why the Texas Longhorns Should Pursue This Florida State Standout Transfer

The beginning of the season is near, and while some teams will continue playing as the College Football Playoff approaches, others are shifting their focus to improving for next season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Where Past Texas Longhorns Teams Rank Among All Time CFP Teams

The College Football Playoff replaced the Bowl Championship Series ahead of the 2014-15 season, marking the start of a new era in college football. 64 teams have participated in the CFP since its inception, two of which belonged to the Texas Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Five Players Texas Longhorns Must Retain Heading Into 2026 Season

With the end of the regular season comes the wave of players either hitting the NCAA Transfer Portal or declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. As of Tuesday, three Texas Longhorns have declared for the draft, and ten are listed as either expected or planning to enter the portal, on both the offensive and defensive front.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 16

Anthony Hill Jr. Gives Back to Austin In Selfless Way As Part of Final Goodbye

The Texas Longhorns are soon to write the final page on the 2025 season with a matchup against the Michigan Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Arch Manning News / Yardbarker / December 17

How QB Arch Manning's return to Texas impacts 2026, 2027 NFL Drafts

Don't be surprised if teams are lining up for quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love makes 2026 NFL Draft decision

Draft intel: How Fernando Mendoza compares to past Heisman-winning QBs

Best landing spots for QB DJ Lagway

Jacksonville State fends off Troy to win Salute to Veterans Bowl

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson is joining Ole Miss staff

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 16

Arch Manning makes decision on 2026 NFL Draft

The 2025 season didn't play out the way Arch Manning or Texas had hoped. Now the quarterback has made a decision on 2026.

Four bowl games to watch outside the College Football Playoff

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Arch Manning News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 16

Arch Manning emerges as rare exception in college football amid Texas decision

Word recently broke that Texas QB Arch Manning will be returning to the Longhorns for 2026. Manning started the season as a potential No. 1 2026 NFL pick, but after that has gone up in smoke, his question was stay or go at Texas.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

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.

DeAndre Moore Jr. News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 15

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.

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 / 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.