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Steve Sarkisian calls one of his newcomers 'cerebral and a team-first player' after day one of Texas fall camp

Day one of fall camp is in the books in Austin, Tex., where temperatures were in the triple digits. Still, the Longhorns hit the ground running as the new-look team prepares for the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in 31 days.

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Steve Sarkisian Describes Inspiration for Texas Longhorns 'Culture Wednesdays'

Only one month stands between the Texas Longhorns and the first matchup of their 2025 campaign, which will take place in Columbus, Ohio, against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 29

Steve Sarkisian Reveals His Main Goal for Texas Longhorns

Within the past two seasons, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has led his team to two conference championship games, a Big 12 title, and two

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College Football News / NIL on SI / July 28

Steve Sarkisian reveals what Texas players think of Arch Manning ahead of the 2025 season

There might not be a college football player in the country with more weight on his shoulders than new Texas starting quarterback Arch Manning. Despite having just two starts and 12 total appearances to his name, Manning is already being mentioned as the potential Heisman Trophy winner and No.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

Every year has its own set of storylines, and we are here to highlight 25 of them. From Austin to Happy Valley and from Los Angeles to Chapel Hill. What are we looking forward to in 2025?

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Steve Sarkisian Shares Confidence in Special Teams Ahead of 2025 Season

The Texas Longhorns dipped into the NCAA transfer portal this offseason to strengthen its kicking game. In 2024, Texas nearly lost the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Arizona State due to missed field goals, and arguably lost the SEC Championship against Georgia due to missed field goals.

Texas Longhorns News / EasySportz / July 28

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.

College Football News / NIL on SI / July 27

Steve Sarkisian answers the tough question about Arch Manning's start against Ohio State

The 2025 college football season will open with one of the year's top matchups, as new Texas starting quarterback Arch Manning is pitted against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes.

Steve Sarkisian News / NIL on SI / July 27

Steve Sarkisian issues blunt response to key NIL issue amid $40 million spending spree at Texas

Despite being one of college football program's top programs in the Name, Image and Likeness aspect, Steve Sarkisian's Texas Longhorns aren't always willing to pay top dollar for talent.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Steve Sarkisian & Texas Longhorns Plan For Post-Arch Manning Era

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are looking to live their natty dreams with Arch Manning at the helm this year. However, they are also looking at life after the 21-year-old quarterback takes his talents to the NFL.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Steve Sarkisian Takes Hilarious Jab At NFL Week 1 Schedule

Coach Steve Sarkisian is hyped up for the Texas Longhorns' Week 1 game against the defending National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes. He sees it as a chance to take revenge on the Buckeyes for ending the Longhorns' season last year.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Steve Sarkisian Reveals One Thing He Doesn't Want Arch Manning To Have To Do Week 1 at Ohio State

One of the top college football games of the 2025 season will take place in Week 1. Texas will travel to Columbus to face Ohio State on Aug. 30 and there is no shortage of intriguing storylines for this matchup.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 25

ESPN computer predicts which college football teams can go undefeated in 2025

Steve Sarkisian may not think we’ll see another college football team go undefeated again, given the longer season and the expanded playoff, but recent history suggests there’s plenty of precedent for a school to go wire-to-wire in a given year.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Steve Sarkisian Shares Arch Manning’s 'Best Trait' Amid Rising Hype

Despite appearing in just 12 games the past two seasons for the Texas Longhorns, Arch Manning is already regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in all of college football.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 25

Steve Sarkisian Laughs at Rumor of Nick Saban's Return to Coaching

Could former Alabama head coach and now-turned ESPN College Gameday analyst, Nick Saban, cut his retirement short and return to the sidelines? That was the rumor at SEC Media Days, after ESPN analyst and former Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy stated that as a possibility ahead of the first day of festivities in Atlanta.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 25

Steve Sarkisian Warns Texas Longhorns About Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith

Media Days for the power four conferences around the country finish this week, meaning fans are one step closer to college football being back on their TV on Saturdays.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Steve Sarkisian Compares Jeremiah Smith To Legendary NFL WR Before Ohio State Clash

When the Texas Longhorns and defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes meet in a season‑opening showdown at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, it will mark only the fifth meeting in a series that is deadlocked at 2-2.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Texas Longhorns receive confirmation needed from elite five-star recruit that'll have Steve Sarkisian smiling

Wednesday was quite the day for Texas Longhorns' head coach Steve Sarkisian. The fifth-year man in Austin received word from five-star EDGE Richard Wesley he has shut his recruitment down and he is "done".

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 23

Steve Sarkisian Previews Texas Longhorns' 'Daunting' Opener vs. Ohio State

When the Texas Longhorns open fall camp in just a few weeks, things will be a little different. They will go through the first two weeks of regular camp before turning the page and beginning to prepare for their first game.

College Football News / NIL on SI / July 20

NIL debate erupts as Steve Sarkisian’s Texas trends for nation’s No. 2 RB

Texas is building some significant momentum on the recruiting trail under head coach Steve Sarkisian, and some college football fans believe the surge isn't only a reflection of the Longhorns' culture.

Texas Longhorns News / Touchdown Texas / July 16

Sarkisian, Longhorns Add No. 1 Linebacker and Defensive Lineman to 2026 Class

AUSTIN – As head coach Steve Sarkisian was in Atlanta for SEC Media Days, two major recruits announced their commitment to the University of Texas. On

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 15

Texas Longhorns take another shot at Georgia by flipping 4-star DL James Johnson

The Texas Longhorns are on a roll on the 2026 recruiting trail, and right now, it's coming at the expense of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Georgia loses out to Texas Longhorns for 5-star in-state LB Tyler Atkinson

Steve Sarkisian walked out to rival’s war hymn at SEC Media Day

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College Football News / Yardbarker / July 15

Georgia loses to Texas for 5-star in-state LB Tyler Atkinson

Georgia loses out to Texas Longhorns for 5-star in-state LB Tyler Atkinson

Tyler Atkinson is one of the top overall players in the 2026 recruiting class. Ultimately, it was Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns who ended up getting Atkinson's commitment.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15

Steve Sarkisian walked out to rival’s war hymn at SEC Media Day

The people in charge of staging SEC Media Day made an epic blunder during Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s introduction on Tuesday. Sarkisian was introduced for his Media Day session on Tuesday by commissioner Greg Sankey.