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

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.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 24, 2024
Texas Longhorns vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 10/26/2024

Texas Longhorns vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 10/26/2024

FirstBank Stadium will witness an exciting NCAAF Week 9 clash between the Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores this Saturday afternoon. The Texas Longhorns are ranked sixth in the Southeastern Conference with a 2-1 conference score, and 6-1 overall on the season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 15, 2024
Texas Longhorns React to Derek Williams Jr. Injury News: 'Huge Loss'

Texas Longhorns React to Derek Williams Jr. Injury News: 'Huge Loss'

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns were hit with some gut-wrenching news Monday when Steve Sarkisian revealed that safety Derek Williams Jr. would undergo surgery after suffering a season-ending injury in the win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 14, 2024
Texas Longhorns DB Derek Williams Jr. Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Texas Longhorns DB Derek Williams Jr. Suffers Season-Ending Injury

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns secondary has suffered a brutal blow on the injury front ahead of Saturday's matchup against the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. When speaking to the media Monday, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said that safety Derek Williams Jr.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 12, 2024
Texas DB Derek Williams Jr. Leaves Oklahoma Game With Injury

Texas DB Derek Williams Jr. Leaves Oklahoma Game With Injury

Texas Longhorns safety Derek Williams Jr.'s return to the field may have been short-lived. The sophomore safety left early in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Oklahoma Sooners and needed help getting off the field.

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