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Longhorns Become Favorites For Coveted Tight End Recruit

The Texas Longhorns have stayed hot on the recruiting trail, making a push for their 2026 class. According to On3 Sports, they have now become the favorites to land Mark Bowman, the number two tight end in the country.

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Longhorns Notebook: No. 1 Texas Beats Prairie View A&M For 10th Straight Win

In their penultimate midweek game of the 2025 season, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns (38-5) again managed to take care of business in relatively easy fashion.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 29

Steve Sarkisian Says Class of 2023 Longhorns Have Winning 'In Their DNA'

Spring football is officially over for the Texas Longhorns, and now head coach Steve Sarkisian can look ahead to a productive summer before a challenging 2025 season.

Ian Ratliff News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 29

Ex Longhorns Punter Finds New Home In Transfer Portal

Ian Ratliff, a walk-on punter, has committed to Appalachian State, he announced on X. The walk-on departed the Forty Acres after playing a surprisingly significant role in the 2024 season, and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 29

No. 1 Texas Kicking Off Crucial Week Against Prairie View A&M

The vibes have arguably not been higher in Austin this season than they currently are, and for good reason. Fresh off a three-game sweep of the Texas A&M Aggies, the No.

Arch Manning News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 29

Why Was Texas Longhorns' Arch Manning Left Off Top-10 QB List?

With the NFL Draft and even spring practice for college football programs across the country. The talking season phase of the offseason has arrived, and with that comes the countless number of top-10 lists, whether that be head coaches, quarterbacks, receivers, or even teams.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 29

Texas Longhorns Transfer Jamie Vinson Signs With Texas A&M

AUSTIN -- Former Texas Longhorns three-star forward Jamie Vinson has found his transfer portal destination, and he won't have to travel far to get there.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 28

Texas Longhorns Ex Johntay Cook Projected To Transfer To ACC

As former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook navigates through the NCAA Transfer Portal for the second time this offseason, a new contender has appeared to potentially land the DeSoto native.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / April 28

Manning hype grows with No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

Arch Manning hype grows with way-too-early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is over, but many are already looking ahead to 2026, when Texas quarterback Arch Manning may be available.

Could Quinn Ewers' draft slide convince more QBs to stay in school?

The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 28

Reliable Bullpen Crucial in Texas Baseball's Sweep Over Texas A&M

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are flying high after sweeping their rivals the Texas A&M Aggies this past weekend for the first time in 15 years. Texas rallied a combined 11-8 record over the Aggies and held them to a one-run performance on Friday, marking the least amount of runs for Texas A&M in its last 11 contests.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Texas Four-Star Freshman Arrested on Sunday

The Texas Longhorns football program suffered unfortunate news over the weekend. On Monday, a report surfaced that Texas freshman offensive lineman Nick Brooks was arrested early Sunday morning on a DWI charge.

Ryan Watts News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 28

Former Texas Longhorns DB Expected to Medically Retire

Former Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Watts' brief NFL career has unfortunately come to a premature end after just one season. On Monday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers, who selected Watts in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, announced that they are releasing him after consulting with medical professionals.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 28

Texas Longhorns Freshman Arrested in Austin

AUSTIN -- A member of the Texas Longhorns is in some legal trouble as spring practice comes to a close. Per reports from David Eckert of the Austin American-Statesman, Texas offensive lineman Nick Brooks was arrested in Austin early Sunday morning on a DWI charge in the West 6th St.

Quinn Ewers News / Yardbarker / April 28

Could Quinn Ewers' draft slide convince more QBs to stay in school?

Shedeur Sanders wasn't the only high-profile quarterback who fell during the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.

Beginner's luck: Rookie NFL QBs who led their teams to the postseason

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

Malik Agbo News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 28

Former Texas Longhorns OL Transfers to Big 12 Team

Former Texas Longhorns offensive line standout Malik Agbo has found a new home in West Virginia after entering the transfer portal following the 2024 season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 27

Texas Longhorns Land SEC Transfer Portal Guard

AUSTIN -- After losing two guards to the transfer portal, the Texas Longhorns are reloading with a commitment of their own. Per On3's Talia Goodman, Mizzou guard Ashton Judd has committed to Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 27

Longhorns Notebook: No. 1 Texas Says Goodbye to Texas A&M in Series Sweep

It doesn't matter how many runs you win by as long as at the end of the game the scoreboard is in your favor. The No. 1 Texas Longhorns (37-5, 19-2) were reminded of this fact after an intense three-game series against bitter rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies (24-19, 8-13).

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 27

Texas Longhorns CB Signs NFL Contract With Detroit Lions

After two seasons in Austin with the Texas Longhorns, defensive back Gavin Holmes is heading to the pros. After originally going undrafted in the first seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, Holmes was picked up by the Detroit Lions on a three-year, $2.975 million UDFA deal.

Texas Longhorns News / ESPN / April 26

Matthew McConaughey hypes up Texas Longhorns draftees

The actor and Texas alum posted tributes and analysis of every player from his school who was picked.

Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Dolphins draft notable QB in seventh round

The seventh round continues to include quarterbacks coming off the board. Texas product Quinn Ewers has been selected by the Dolphins at No. 231 overall.

Dolphins choose Michigan DT Kenneth Grant with No. 13 pick

Dolphins trade up to select Jonah Savaiinaea in second round

Shedeur Sanders shares new social media post amid dramatic NFL Draft slide

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

The 'Starting QBs from the 2010 NFL season' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Sean Payton: Broncos did not seek trade-up, eyeing RB depth in draft

Higher-profile storylines — particularly Shedeur Sanders‘ destination — will take shape on Day 2, but the Broncos making a best-player-available pick Thursday night will ramp up some pressure on the team to add to their skill-position group.

Matthew Golden News / Gridiron Heroics / April 25

'Give My Grandma A House': Matthew Golden Bares Plans On His First Major Purchase As An NFL Player

Matthew Golden, who was selected by the Green Bay Packers with their No. 23 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, discussed what he plans to do with his first check in the league.

Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Broncos bolster secondary by selecting Jahdae Barron at No. 20

After making calls related to moves up and down the board, the Broncos wound up staying put at No. 20. Instead of adding a skill-position prospect at that spot, Denver has selected Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron.

Matthew Golden News / Yardbarker / April 25

Golden ticket? Assessing Packers' historic first-round pick

Golden ticket? Assessing Packers' historic first-round NFL Draft pick

The Green Bay Packers picked up a key addition to their offense in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Packers' historic NFL Draft pick will help Jordan Love

NFL Draft first-round grades: Bears, Steelers and Falcons make baffling choices

Five best first-round picks of 2025 NFL Draft: Bold Jags move wins the day

Who are the greatest all-time first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The '2023 NFL Team receiving yards leader' quiz

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Texas Longhorns to Host Four-Star RB for Visit

The Texas Longhorns are pulling out all the stops in their pursuit of one of the top running backs in the 2026 class, Derrek Cooper. The four-star recruit, ranked No.