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The latest Longhorn news and notes from the Austin American-Statesman.

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Tom Herman on Texas WR Jordan Whittington’s latest injury: ‘He has a ton of football left in him’

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 19th, 2020

Coming off a breakout performance against Oklahoma, Texas receiver Jordan Whittington has had his encore postponed. Texas coach Tom Herman added Whittington to the injury report on Monday with what he described as a “very, very freak sprain of his hip flexor.” Whittington won’t need surgery for this injury. Herman, … Read More

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WATCH: Statesman writers discuss Tom Herman going in depth on ‘The Eyes,’ getting ready for Baylor

Brian Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 19th, 2020

Texas coach Tom Herman met with reporters for almost 50 minutes, making it the longest Monday press conference in his four seasons at UT. He discussed “The Eyes of Texas,” off-week fixes and getting ready for Baylor. Austin American Statesman writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discussed it … Read More

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Tom Herman: Running game fixes, getting healthy were Texas’ top two off-week priorities

Rich Tijerina American-Statesman Staff

October 19th, 2020

Highlights from Texas head coach Tom Herman’s weekly press conference on Monday ahead of Saturday’s Baylor game: Yes, there was “The Eyes of Texas” discussion. He fielded three separate questions about it, from the differences between mandates and encouragement to the complicated nature of the song itself. We’ll save The … Read More

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Time and TV set for Texas’ upcoming trip to No. 6 Oklahoma State

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 19th, 2020

This year’s all-orange battle in the Big 12 will be a Halloween matinee. The Big 12 announced on Monday that Texas and Oklahoma State will play at 3 p.m. on Oct. 31. FOX will be at Boone Pickens Stadium to broadcast the game. 🥁 … Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Oct. 19

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 19th, 2020

Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/19/1985) No football? No problem over a busy weekend at Texas. Which former Longhorns shined in the NFL on Sunday? And finally, some Texas trivia. What is the UT record for pass … Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Friday, Oct. 16

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 16th, 2020

Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/16/2004) What was on Tom Herman’s checklist for the Longhorns’ bye week? Texas hits the road for volleyball and soccer. And finally, some Texas trivia. John Curtiss was the starting pitcher for … Read More

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On Second Thought Ep. 196: ESPN’s Heather Dinich on college football and the pandemic; Clarence Hill on Cowboys post-Dak

Cedric Golden American-Statesman Staff

October 15th, 2020

ESPN senior writer Heather Dinich joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and gives her take on college football survival chances during a global pandemic, the return of the Big Ten and how the struggling Texas Longhorns are perceived on a national level. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden … Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Is Texas in trouble when it comes to recruiting?

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 15th, 2020

In today’s Longhorn Confidential, Mike Craven and Danny Davis discuss the state of UT’s recruiting after the Longhorns lost out on a pledge from Albert Regis. Mike also has scouting reports for three future Longhorns. The Dotted Line: In-person scouting reports … Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Oct. 14

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 14th, 2020

Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/14/2001) Do Baylor’s COVID-19 problems concern Texas? News and notes And finally, some Texas trivia. Last weekend, the Longhorns football team was beaten in quadruple-overtime by rival Oklahoma. What was the result … Read More

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Big 12 continues to applaud Logan Eggleston as the junior establishes a new standard at Texas

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 13th, 2020

Texas junior outside hitter Logan Eggleston was once again named the Big 12’s offensive player of the week on Tuesday. This marks the third straight week that Eggleston has won the award. The Big 12 has only handed out this honor to Eggleston this season. Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Oct. 13

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 13th, 2020

Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/13/1951) Tom Herman addresses his football team and “The Eyes of Texas.” What did Herman say after Sam Ehlinger dropped to 1-4 against Oklahoma? And finally, some Texas trivia.  How many Texas … Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Tom Herman addresses “The Eyes of Texas” issues, Horns’ own issues, too

Brian Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

On Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss Texas coach Tom Herman’s thoughts on the “The Eyes of Texas” and the issues involving his 2-2 Longhorns.     … Read More

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After leaving Texas, Kenyatta Watson II to join the football team at Georgia Tech

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

Texas defensive back Kenyatta Watson II will transfer to Georgia Tech, the redshirt freshman announced on Monday. Shortly after Watson’s announcement, Texas removed his name from its roster. A reserve in two of Texas’ first three games this season, Watson reportedly entered the NCAA’s transfer portal earlier this month. When … Read More

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Texas heads into its bye week with plenty of players on the mend

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

Due to this week’s bye, five starters on the Texas football team will get a few extra days to get healthy. At his weekly press conference on Monday, UT coach Tom Herman issued a lengthy injury report. Herman said that senior safety Chris Brown suffered a shoulder sprain in UT’s … Read More

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Kickoff time announced for an upcoming battle between idle Texas and Baylor teams

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

Next weekend, both Texas and Baylor will get back to work in the afternoon. The Big 12 announced on Monday that Texas and Baylor will meet for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on Oct. 24. ESPN will televise UT’s third home game of the season. Read More

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Tom Herman: Two weeks for Texas to ‘fix the fixables. And they’re fixable.’

Rich Tijerina American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

In Tom Herman’s most somber Monday press conference yet, the Texas coach acknowledged this team is at a crossroads (though he also says every week is a crossroads) and fielded questions about where this season is going, what this team’s psyche is, whether this team is fractured and whether he’s … Read More

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Tom Herman: Football players will be ‘encouraged’ to stay for ‘The Eyes of Texas’

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

On Monday, Tom Herman said that the UT football players will be “encouraged” to stick around for the postgame playing of “The Eyes of Texas.” Following UT’s 53-45 loss to Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl this past Saturday, senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger was among a few players who stayed on … Read More

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Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Oct. 12

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 12th, 2020

Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/12/1963) Is Texas’ 2020 football season already over? Which former Longhorns shined in the NFL on Sunday? And finally, some Texas trivia.  Who are the last three quarterbacks to have beaten Oklahoma … Read More

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LISTEN: American-Statesman reporters react to Texas’ loss to Oklahoma

Danny Davis American-Statesman Staff

October 10th, 2020

The Texas football team is 2-2 after losing a quadruple-overtime decision to Oklahoma in Dallas on Saturday. In this edition of the Longhorns Unfiltered podcast, the American-Statesman’s Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis, Danny Davis and Cedric Golden react to the Longhorns’ 53-45 loss. Read More

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Take the L, Horns: Oklahoma survives Texas comeback in overtime shootout, 53-45

Rich Tijerina American-Statesman Staff

October 10th, 2020

Through the years, this Texas vs. Oklahoma game has been a shootout, a rivalry and a showdown. Today ended up being all three. Sam Ehlinger’s shot into the end zone in the fourth overtime was just a little too high for 6-foot-3 Tarik Black and was picked off by Oklahoma … Read More