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Steve Sarkisian News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Texas, Steve Sarkisian Land Most Players on Early 2026 College Football All-American Team

The 2026 college football season is still months away, but early projections are starting to arrive and already fueling discussion. With returning stars and the addition of high-profile transfers, expectations are rising in Austin with the Texas Longhorns entering the 2026 season as one of the most talked-about teams in the country.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 27

Texas Longhorns Among Finalists For CB With NFL Ties

The Texas Longhorns have been hitting the recruiting trail hard after the closing of the transfer portal this offseason, in hopes of landing another top-10 class under head coach Steve Sarkisian.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 25

How Texas Fixed the Worst Running Game of the Steve Sarkisian Era

One of the defining features of the Texas Longhorns' offenses under Steve Sarkisian has been the running game. With Sarkisian as the head coach, Texas has always been an offense that runs the ball first and passes second.

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College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 25

LSU Football Makes Major Move for Five-Star Texas Longhorns Wide Receiver Commit

New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star wide receiver Easton Royal stole headlines last November after revealing a commitment to Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 23

Texas Longhorns Visit 2027 Offensive Line Prospect

Texas football has dove fully into the offseason, working on recruiting through both the transfer portal and incoming prospects. This means head coach Steve Sarkisian and a few fellow coaches will be traveling around the nation over the next few months, meeting with high school players as they make their commitments.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 22

Steve Sarkisian's Connection With New Texas QB Dates Back to 2019

The Texas Longhorns continue adding players in the transfer portal. Most recently they signed fifth-year quarterback MJ Morris, presumably to battle for the backup spot behind incumbent starter Arch Manning.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / January 23

Staggering financial report increases stakes for Texas football in 2026

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the spending on college football programs.

Duke QB Darian Mensah's transfer portal saga takes a new turn amid lawsuit

Fernando Mendoza's brother picks a new school in transfer portal

Indiana loses another player to transfer portal days after CFP win

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 22

Elite Defensive Recruit Reacts to Visit with Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns were major winners in the two-week transfer portal period, landing one of the best classes in the country and reloading at every position of need they had ahead of the 2026 season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 20

Another Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach Leaves Program

When Steve Sarkisian took over as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns, he did not take many staff members with him. However, one of his long-time staffers is set to receive a new opportunity with an in-state program that has found success in recent years.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / January 20

National Title Odds: Early Top 25 betting favorites for 2027 College Football Playoff National Champions

In a remarkable story, the Indiana Hoosiers are national champions. IU is the sport’s first first-time national champion since Steve Spurrier’s bunch in Gainesville won in 1996.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 19

LSU Football Pushing to Flip No. 1 WR in America Committed to Texas Longhorns

New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star wide receiver Easton Royal revealed a commitment to Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns in November, but it hasn't stopped Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers from keeping a foot on the gas in pursuit.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Texas Receives Message from 4-Star RB Amid Intense Recruiting Battle

The Texas Longhorns wrapped up the 2025 season with a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over the Michigan Wolverines. They went 10-3 and 6-2 in SEC matchups, but failed to make the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Steve Sarkisian and Texas Longhorns' aggressive transfer portal additions might make it tough to land key remaining top talent

Every time it looks like the Texas Longhorns might be close to finished in the transfer portal, Steve Sarkisian and his staff make another big splash. As the deadline for players to enter the transfer portal approaches (Jan.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 15

Why Texas Longhorns Fans Should Be Excited About the Commitment of Melvin Siani

The Texas Longhorns continue to revamp their roster for the 2026 season as they continue attacking the transfer portal as a means to get better immediately, through both impact pieces and depth pieces.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 14

Texas Longhorns to Host Elite OT from Transfer Portal

The Texas Longhorns are targeting another elite offensive tackle to their squad during the transfer portal period. With freshman Nick Brooks entering the transfer portal only days ago, it seems as though head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are looking to add another standout offensive lineman to their roster.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / January 14

Texas Loads Up in the Transfer Portal, All Pressure on Sarkisian to Win a National Title

The transfer portal opened on January 2nd, and the Longhorns didn’t start off strong. Actually, they had a slower start to the portal season than many other schools, even experiencing notable departures like Parker Livingstone, their most productive receiver from last season, who shocked Texas fans with his decision to leave.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Steve Sarkisian, Texas Dealt Unfortunate News on Sunday

The Texas Longhorns finished the 2025 season going 10-3 and 6-2 in SEC matchups. They capped it off with a Citrus Bowl win over the Michigan Wolverines.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Texas loses five-star WR as portal volatility tests Sarkisian's margin for error

Steve Sarkisian closed the 2025 season with something Texas badly needed: clarity. The Longhorns didn’t reach the College Football Playoff, but they finished with authority, knocking off Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve behind a poised performance from Arch Manning and a defense that finally looked settled.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 30

Steve Sarkisian calls out NCAA for failure to certify agents

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian calls out NCAA for failure to certify player agents properly: 'It may be their college roommate'

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is negotiating with agents. He suspects that some are calling from their dorm rooms.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19

Texas' Steve Sarkisian goes all-in with stunning move

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ohio State's Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

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Texas Longhorns News / Gridiron Heroics / December 18

Steve Sarkisian Sends Blunt Ultimatum to Playoff Committee Regarding Future Schedules

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian didn’t mince words when addressing reporters in Orlando ahead of the Citrus Bowl. His message to the College Football Playoff selection committee was direct: clarify the criteria and stick to it, or expect programs to reconsider their scheduling philosophies.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 8

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl

Since the introduction of the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024, bowls have lost relevance. But that still doesn't justify the Notre Dame Fighting Irish declining their invitation to play in one.

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Texas Longhorns News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Texas AD Chris Del Conte had amazing response to Desmond Howard

Texas Longhorns athletic director Chris Del Conte had an amazing response to Desmond Howard. Howard posted a video to his social media channels on Monday that drew attention.