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Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe has had no easy road to becoming a starter. The former walk-on joined the program in 2021, earned a scholarship in December of 2022 and has spent his collegiate career developing as one of this team’s most well-known leaders.

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Freshman Graceson Littleton Already Earning Praise From Texas Longhorns Leaders

Although losing on the road to a team ranked two spots below them didn’t signify a promising start to the 2025 season for the Texas Longhorns, a few positive takeaways could be identified.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 27

Longhorns Star Michael Taaffe Believes Preparation For Rematch Will Be Different

Week one is here for the Texas Longhorns, who await their highly anticipated matchup against the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. The Longhorns get their chance at revenge after having their 2024 season ended at the hands of the Buckeyes in the semi-finals of the college football playoffs at the Cotton Bowl.

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2025 Texas Longhorns Football Season Preview: In Arch We Trust

The Texas Longhorns enter the 2025 season with sky-high expectations following back-to-back College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal appearances. With head coach Steve Sarkisian in his fifth year, the program is poised to compete for an SEC Championship and a national title.

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Jonah Williams Drawing Attention From Veteran Texas Longhorns Safety

Jonah Williams, the former five-star safety recruit and dual-sport star, is turning heads in practice with Texas football, showing off a little personality that Longhorn fans caught a glimpse of during this past baseball season.

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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Everything Safety Michael Taaffe Said at SEC Media Days

ATLANTA – Senior safety Michael Taaffe took the stage in Atlanta at SEC Media Days alongside head coach Steve Sarkisian, linebacker Anthony Hill, and quarterback Arch Manning on Tuesday.

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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

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 10

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Shows Support for Flood Victims

Over the past few days, the state of Texas has seen been through unimaginable tragedy. On the morning of Independence Day, Kerr County and the Texas Hill County experienced heavy landfall that caused the Guadalupe River to rise about 26 inches in the span of 45 minutes.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 17

Michael Taaffe Predicts Texas Longhorns Safety Will 'Put on a Show' in 2025

AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns safety Jelani McDonald continues to make headlines during spring practice this offseason. When meeting with the media Tuesday, Texas safety Michael Taaffe helped add to the recent praise that McDonald has been receiving, saying that the third-year defensive back will "put on a show" in 2025.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 17

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Jokes About Controversial Non-Call

After entering as heavy favorites for their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl, the Texas Longhorns escaped by the skin of their teeth with a 39-31 victory in double overtime, and even that came with some controversy.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 1

Michael Taaffe Shares Defining Trait That Sets Arch Manning Apart

As the Texas Longhorns go through spring practice, the Arch Manning era is officially underway. With Quinn Ewers off to the NFL, Manning is the starting quarterback on the 40 Acres, and while it will be his first season as "the guy," he already is carrying himself like a veteran.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 27

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Comments on Viral Tunnel Video

AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe went viral twice in January during the team's run to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. After being

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 27

Michael Taaffe Explains Decision to Delay NFL Dream, Return to Texas Longhorns

Michael Taaffe has been at Texas long enough to see the Longhorns transform into a College Football Playoff contender after a near decade of mediocrity.

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Texas Longhorns WR Matthew Golden's Reaction Speaks Volumes About Michael Taaffe

The Texas Longhorns did receive some good news Tuesday night as NFL Draft declarations continue to be sent out on social media. And while the majority of the announcements from Longhorn players have been them announcing their departures, they did get one pretty big return in junior safety Michael Taaffe.

College Football News / Burnt Orange Nation / January 15