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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.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 14

Texas' Michael Taaffe Awarded Receives Honorable Postseason Award

A few weeks away from Texas football's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup against Michigan, a couple of Longhorns are earning postseason awards. Among these players is safety Michael Taaffe, who was recognized for his off-the-field contributions to the community.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 5

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Just Took Major Step Toward NFL Draft

The end of the regular season and a all-but-certain miss on the College Football Playoff means many Texas Longhorns players will have to make some major decisions on their future.

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College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 30

Michael Taaffe Overcomes Personal Battle in Texas Longhorns' Win vs. Texas A&M

While the fate of their rollercoaster of a season still remains up in the air, the Texas Longhorns had an undeniably impressive final home matchup against

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 29

Michael Taaffe Comes Up Big In Texas Longhorns Send Off

The Texas Longhorns will end the regular season on a high note, as the Lone Star Showdown made its return to Austin for the first time since the rivalry's renewal, and the Longhorns took care of business with a massive 27-17 upset win over their bitter rival, the No.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 22

Texas Longhorns Safety Had Brutal First Half vs. Arkansas

AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe is the unquestioned leader of the defense, but he's seen better days than what occurred in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 14

Longhorns Star Defensive Players' Return Will Bring Spark Against Georgia

The Texas Longhorns have turned their season around, and now, riding a four-game winning streak, they will look to continue that trend as they travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the No.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 12

Texas football’s Ryan Wingo, Michael Taaffe get major injury updates before Georgia tilt

Week 12 of the college football slate is loaded with big games, all of which have massive implications on the College Football Playoff as the 12-team postseason inches closer and closer.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 1

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Officially OUT For Game Against Vanderbilt Commodores

As the No. 20 Texas Longhorns gear up for a battle with the No. 9 Vanderbilt Commodores at DKR on Saturday morning, the team received a slight setback in their gameplan on the defensive side with kickoff less than an hour away.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 1

Texas football defense dealt brutal injury blow for Vanderbilt clash

Steve Sarkisian will have to work without one of his best defensive players on Saturday. Texas will be without star safety Michael Taaffe for its marquee college football Week 10 matchup with Vanderbilt.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 30

Potential Return of Star Player Could Play Big Role in Texas vs. Vanderbilt

The Texas Longhorns finally saw their offense have an explosive game in a nail-biting overtime 45-38 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, which included their most points allowed on the season, eight games into the year.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 30

Steve Sarkisian Gives Positive Injury Update on Arch Manning, Michael Taaffe

The No. 20 Texas Longhorns mounted quite the comeback in their 45-38 overtime win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville Saturday night, but that win seemed to come at a massive cost.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 30

Texas football star Michael Taaffe questionable for Week 10 vs. Vanderbilt

The Texas football team is already preparing to be without Arch Manning and could also potentially be without another star in Week 10 against Vanderbilt.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 29

Texas Longhorns Get Massive Injury Update on Arch Manning, Michael Taaffe

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns could be one step closer toward getting both of their No. 16s back to full health. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian provided a massive injury update during the weekly SEC Teleconference, saying that both Arch Manning and Michael Taaffe practiced on Wednesday ahead of the matchup against No.

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College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 28

Michael Taaffe Recognized As One of CFB's Best Defensive Backs

Most Texas Longhorns football fans are aware that the No. 16 jersey is donned by two players within their program: quarterback Arch Manning and defensive back Michael Taaffe.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 26

How the Texas Longhorns Defense Saved The Day Without Michael Taaffe

For the second straight week, the Texas Longhorns were forced to gut out a win against a team that many were thinking they would blow out of the water.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 24

Michael Taaffe’s injury leaves a massive void in Texas Longhorns' secondary

Texas will be without one of its defensive anchors for at least the next few games. Head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Wednesday that senior safety Michael Taaffe underwent thumb surgery after injuring his hand during Texas’ overtime win at Kentucky.

College Football News / Touchdown Texas / October 23

Texas DB Undergoes Thumb Surgery

The Longhorns have set their sights on the Mississippi State Bulldogs, whom Texas will be facing on Saturday after a disappointing outing against the Kentucky Wildcats, whom Texas barely beat in overtime last week.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 22

Report: Michael Taaffe Injury Timeline Revealed After Surgery

The Texas Longhorns will be without All-American safety Michael Taaffe this week after the fifth-year player underwent surgery on his thumb. Despite missing this week's matchup against Mississippi State and the Longhorns' following game against Vanderbilt, Taaffe is expected to return in time to face Georgia, according to Horns247.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 21

What Michael Taaffe Surgery Means for Texas Longhorns Depth Chart

The Texas Longhorns are dealing with an injury to one of their top defensive players as the midway point of the SEC schedule approaches. According to On3's Pete Nakos, Texas safety Michael Taaffe underwent surgery on his thumb following Saturday's 16-13 overtime win over the Kentucky Wildcats.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 14

Michael Taaffe Defends Texas QB Arch Manning After Red River Rivalry

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has been the target of many criticisms since being named the starter. From the moment Manning entered college, he had been painted as the apple of everyone’s eye.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 5

Texas vs. Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread revealed

On Saturday, Oklahoma and Texas will square off in the Cotton Bowl for the latest entry in the Red River Rivalry. The rivalry is one of the most historic in all of college football.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 16

Texas player honors flood victims at SEC Media Days

There are some things that are just bigger than football. Texas Longhorns senior defensive end Michael Taaffe reminded folks of that with a tear-jerking gesture at SEC Media Days on Tuesday.

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