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247Sports issues apology after apparent hacking incident, false report on Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers
Read full article: 247Sports issues apology after apparent hacking incident, false report on Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers247Sports released a statement alleging that their Instagram account had been hacked after a post falsely claimed that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers would sit out for the remainder of the 2024 college football season.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked Texas
Read full article: No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked TexasTexas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference.
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll following thrilling wins in high-profile games.
Ewers returns as No. 1 Texas beats No. 18 Oklahoma 34-3 in 1st Red River Rivalry game as SEC members
Read full article: Ewers returns as No. 1 Texas beats No. 18 Oklahoma 34-3 in 1st Red River Rivalry game as SEC membersQuinn Ewers returned from injury to lead No. 1 Texas to a 34-3 win over 18th-ranked Oklahoma, throwing for 199 yards and the go-ahead touchdown and running for another score in the teams’ first Red River Rivalry matchup as Southeastern Conference members.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.
Texas QB Ewers back in practice but still questionable for No. 1 Longhorns' SEC opener
Read full article: Texas QB Ewers back in practice but still questionable for No. 1 Longhorns' SEC openerTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says quarterback Quinn Ewers is back in practice but remains questionable to play this week with an abdomen strain when the No. 1 Longhorns face Mississippi State.
AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18
Read full article: AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18After the first shake-up of the college football season, the Southeastern Conference grabbed six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25, a first in the 88-year history of the rankings.
Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep
Read full article: Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweepOklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas 8-4 for a two-game sweep of the Women’s College World Series championship.
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
Read full article: EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard coverEA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter.
Aziaha James makes 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines, leads NC State past Texas into Final Four
Read full article: Aziaha James makes 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines, leads NC State past Texas into Final FourAziaha James made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament since 1998, beating top-seeded Texas 76-66.
South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas top women's AP Top 25; they are also 1 seeds in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas top women's AP Top 25; they are also 1 seeds in NCAA TournamentSouth Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top four teams in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, a day after all four were chosen as the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament that begins later this week.
Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearance
Read full article: Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearanceTexas will give football coach Steve Sarkisian a four-year contract extension through 2030.
Here’s How to Enjoy Free Fun and Get Discounts to Events in the lead up to the College Football Playoff Game
Read full article: Here’s How to Enjoy Free Fun and Get Discounts to Events in the lead up to the College Football Playoff GameThe College Football Playoff National Championship is happening Monday, January 8 at NRG Stadium and in the days leading up to the big game, there are all kinds of events, many of them free, happening around town.
Washington's DeBoer, Texas' Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches
Read full article: Washington's DeBoer, Texas' Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coachesRemaking a roster has never been easier in college football for a coach taking over a new team.
Michigan C Nugent, Texas WR Worthy say they will be full go for playoff after ankle injuries
Read full article: Michigan C Nugent, Texas WR Worthy say they will be full go for playoff after ankle injuriesMichigan and Texas both expect to have key players who were limited in their conference championship games healthy for the College Football Playoff.
Madisen Skinner, freshman Ella Swindel help Texas defend volleyball title, sweep No. 1 Nebraska
Read full article: Madisen Skinner, freshman Ella Swindel help Texas defend volleyball title, sweep No. 1 NebraskaMadisen Skinner had 16 kills and Ella Swindle became the fourth true freshman setter to lead her team to a national championship as Texas defended its NCAA Volleyball title by dominating No. 1 overall seed Nebraska 3-0.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Loss to Oklahoma heartbreaking, but all is not lost for Texas in championship pursuit
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Loss to Oklahoma heartbreaking, but all is not lost for Texas in championship pursuit3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Boomer Sooner: Gabriel late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalry
Read full article: Boomer Sooner: Gabriel late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalryDillon Gabriel threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Nic Anderson with 15 seconds left and 12th-ranked Oklahoma remained undefeated with a 34-30 win over No. 3 Texas.
AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter pollGeorgia’s hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62.
Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 4 Longhorns after 2 games
Read full article: Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 4 Longhorns after 2 gamesAfter a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lamented no one seemed to be talking about how good the No. 4 Longhorns’ defense could be.
AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating 'Bama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teams
Read full article: AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating 'Bama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teamsTexas jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in an AP Top 25.
Ewers and No. 11 Texas start slow and finish strong in 37-10 season-opening win over Rice
Read full article: Ewers and No. 11 Texas start slow and finish strong in 37-10 season-opening win over RiceQuinn Ewers passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as No. 11 Texas overcame a sluggish start with an overwhelming third quarter to beat Rice 37-10 on Saturday in the season-opener for both teams.
Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four
Read full article: Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final FourJordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four.
Eggleston MVP, Texas sweeps Louisville for volleyball title
Read full article: Eggleston MVP, Texas sweeps Louisville for volleyball titleLogan Eggleston, the National Player of the Year and Final Four Most Outstanding Player, had 19 kills, seven digs and three blocks to lead top-seeded Texas to a three-set sweep of Louisville to give the Longhorns their third NCAA championship.
No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth
Read full article: No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berthKendre Miller rushed for 138 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown in the third quarter that broke open a tense defensive struggle, and No. 4 TCU beat No. 18 Texas 17-10 to clinch a berth in the Big 12 championship game.
Sarkisian sorry for not singing "Eyes of Texas" after loss
Read full article: Sarkisian sorry for not singing "Eyes of Texas" after lossTexas coach Steve Sarkisian has apologized for not staying on the field to sing “The Eyes of Texas” after the Longhorns’ loss to Oklahoma State and promised it would never happen again.
MONDAY HUDDLE: How good is Texas Tech, where does Texas go from here after Saturday’s classic?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: How good is Texas Tech, where does Texas go from here after Saturday’s classic?Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Coach Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mystery
Read full article: Coach Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mysteryTexas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't giving any hint as to who will be the No. 21 Longhorns’ starting quarterback this week, and insists that injured Quinn Ewers and his top backup Hudson Card are “day-to-day” ahead of a matchup with UTSA.
Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULM
Read full article: Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULMQuinn Ewers threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns in his debut at quarterback for Texas and the Longhorns rolled over Louisiana-Monroe 52-10 in the season-opener for both programs.
Arch Manning, nephew of both Peyton and Eli Manning, commits to University of Texas
Read full article: Arch Manning, nephew of both Peyton and Eli Manning, commits to University of TexasArch Manning, known for being the most sought-out quarterback in the past year, has verbally committed to the University of Texas.
Notre Dame holds down Texas offense, wins CWS opener 7-3
Read full article: Notre Dame holds down Texas offense, wins CWS opener 7-3John Michael Bertrand and two relievers held Texas’ potent offense in check and Notre Dame scored in all kinds of ways in a 7-3 victory Friday night in its first College World Series game in 20 years.
Czech, Smith lead Texas past Arizona, into WCWS semifinals
Read full article: Czech, Smith lead Texas past Arizona, into WCWS semifinalsEstelle Czech allowed just one hit in 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief, JJ Smith hit a three-run homer and Texas defeated Arizona 5-2 to advance to the Women’s College World Series semifinals.
‘Soccer is an expression of who we are:’ Dobie boys enter playoffs district champs for 8th straight year
Read full article: ‘Soccer is an expression of who we are:’ Dobie boys enter playoffs district champs for 8th straight yearPasadena Dobie senior Isaac Cortez often travels two hours, round trip, daily during the offseason to play club soccer in Aldine. It’s not the most decorated of teams, but it’s what he can afford.
Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014
Read full article: Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014Andrew Jones scored 21 points, Marcus Carr beat the halftime buzzer with a shot from well beyond halfcourt to put Texas ahead for good, and the Longhorns beat Virginia Tech 81-73 for their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2014.
TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60
Read full article: TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60Damion Baugh led TCU on a frantic second-half comeback, Eddie Lampkin provided the go-ahead bucket with 39 seconds left, and the Horned Frogs rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat No. 22 Texas 65-60 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
Flagler, Akinjo lead No. 3 Baylor past No. 21 Texas 68-61
Read full article: Flagler, Akinjo lead No. 3 Baylor past No. 21 Texas 68-61Adam Flagler and James Akinjo each scored 19 points to send No. 3 Baylor over No. 21 Texas 68-61, as the Bears spoiled the final Longhorns men’s game in the 45-year-old Frank Erwin Center.
Allen jumper sends No. 20 Texas over No. 8 Kansas 79-76
Read full article: Allen jumper sends No. 20 Texas over No. 8 Kansas 79-76Timmy Allen scored 24 points and his long jumper from just beyond the free throw line with 21 seconds left put Texas ahead before Marcus Carr’s free throws sealed a 79-76 win over No. 8 Kansas on Monday night.
Carr, 3-pointers put No. 23 Texas over No. 20 Iowa State
Read full article: Carr, 3-pointers put No. 23 Texas over No. 20 Iowa StateMarcus Carr and Andrew Jones each scored 14 points and No. 23 Texas used a barrage of 3-pointers in the opening minutes of the second half to pull away from No. 20 Iowa State for a 63-41 victory.
Allen’s late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51
Read full article: Allen’s late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51Timmy Allen’s free throw with 6 seconds left sent Texas to a 52-51 win over No. 18 Tennessee in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday night after the Volunteers rallied from 17 points down in the second half.
Carr leads No. 17 Texas past short-handed West Virginia 74-59
Read full article: Carr leads No. 17 Texas past short-handed West Virginia 74-59Marcus Carr scored a season-best 20 points and No. 17 Texas defeated short-handed West Virginia 74-59 i n the Big 12 opener, snapping the Mountaineers’ eight-game winning streak.
UH falls to No. 15 in reshuffled AP Top 25; Baylor 4th, Texas 7th
Read full article: UH falls to No. 15 in reshuffled AP Top 25; Baylor 4th, Texas 7thHouston fell three spots to No. 15 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll after the Cougars’ first loss of the season to Wisconsin.