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One thing to remember today: This is the healthiest the Arkansas offense has been since the start of the season. The starting QB, its top three RBs and best two receivers and tight end are all healthy. So it’ll be a surprise if Arkansas doesn’t move the ball some today. One of the defining questions will be just how much they do it and how they fare in the red zone specifically. ** Texas captains for the game are Trey Moore, Anthony Hill, Quinn Ewers and Jake Majors. Majors is one of 11 Texas players who were in Fayetteville the last time these two programs met. ** I don’t know if I’d call this a revenge game for Steve Sarkisian. Bu…

The Texas Longhorns are back on the court tonight hosting Chicago State. Texas is coming off an 90-59 victory over Houston Christian with Tre Johnson leading all scorers with 28. Johnson is averaging 28.5 points per game through the first two games of his college career. The Longhorns will be without senior transfer guard Tramon Mark for a third straight game to begin the season. The earliest he's expected to return is November 21 vs. Syracuse in New York. Note: This will serve as the preview and game thread. Texas (1-1) vs. Chicago State (0-2) Time: 7 p.m. CST TV: SEC+/ESPN+ Where: Moody Center (Austin) Rodney Terry File Terry enters hi…

Texas is headed to Fayetteville for their matchup against Arkansas as we speak. While I am trekking the unamusing streets of Oklahoma, the team will be flying out of Austin and landing soon this morning. I did catch up with a source regarding the week of practice ahead of the trip to Fayetteville this weekend. Sarkisian has typically been complementary of his week of practice leading up to big games this season. Of course, we heard Sarkisian say last week the team brought juice and energy ahead of the Florida game and that certainly paid off. I have been told it’s been no different for the week of practice leading up to the Arkansas game. More specifical…

Texas out of state signees under Sarkisian With the win of 4-star+ defensive back Graceson Littleton (Wesley Chapel, Fla./Wiregrass Ranch), OnTexasFootball thought it would be the perfect time to take a look at out of state recruiting under Steve Sarkisian and staff. Texas now has a combined 39 prospects signed and committed from out of state in the classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. That list includes five prospects ranked as 5-stars by a company in the recruiting industry. Which state has Texas won the most recruitments? That would be Florida with the Thursday pledge of Graceson Littleton. * - denotes starter Florida (9) *Cedric B…

Following the official visit, Texas moved into the pole position immediately for Tampa, Fla., cornerback Graceson Littleton. Littleton told coaches and players alike on the visit that Texas felt like the place he wanted to be. His commitment to Texas yesterday gives the Horns two cornerbacks in the class, and it also gives the secondary some much-needed versatility, too. Littleton just might be a fit at nickel, and that’s important. Heading into next season, after Jaylon Guilbeau, who is a junior, the nickel spot is wide open. Freshman Wardell Mack is getting some run at the spot already. But beyond that, no one else seems destined for the role, other than …

The Thursday night SEC Availability Report has released ahead of the Texas-Arkansas game this weekend. The only notable change is EDGE Colton Vasek will miss his second consecutive game. LB Morice Blackwell Jr. remains doubtful. View full news story

Which schools are after Texas commitments The Texas Longhorns are expected to sign a fourth straight top 5 class December 4. While the Longhorns are working to win a handful of recruitments to add to the class, there are programs working to flip Longhorn commitments as well. OnTexasFootball provides the schools making one last push with members of the Texas class. We are grading the threat level this morning on a 1-10 scale with 10 being the highest. Jaime Ffrench, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin Ffrench will make an official visit to Florida this weekend with his teammate, good friend and Florida State QB verbal Tramell Jones Jr. Miami also cont…

Hook 'Em! The Texas Longhorns have added to their 2025 recruiting class with the commitment of CB Graceson Littleton out of Wiregrass Ranch HS in Tampa, Florida. Texas swoops in late in this recruitment and made a heck of an impression to pull off the recruiting win over Michigan after Littleton decommitted from Clemson at the beginning of November. At 6-feet, and 180 pounds, Littleton has a wiry frame with superb quickness and change of direction ability. According to the ranking industry, Littleton is a national top 75 prospect as well, adding to the prestige of the current class for Steve Sarkisian and his staff. The Longhorns now have two cornerbac…

There have been some notable statistics that I have come across in the week of preparation leading up to the Texas-Arkansas game in Fayetteville this Saturday. Of course, the biggest thing is this – Texas remains in the hunt for the SEC Championship and at the end of the day, that is the only stat that will matter for the Longhorns. However, as we eagerly await kickoff, let's run through some of the numbers that will go into this game. *** Andrew Armstrong (WR1) vs. Texas Corners I have 'WR1' in the title of this segment because not only is Armstrong the best wide receiver for the Razorbacks, but I think he will be a first team All-SEC wide receiv…

Does Texas have a shot at the No. 2 class? The Texas Longhorns are going to sign a fourth straight top 5 level class, barring the unforeseen. When looking at the possibilities in the class, the Longhorns have a a path to climb as high as No. 2 with all the targets remaining ones that would help ascend the class ranking. OnTexasFootball breaks down how Texas could rise in the class rankings by December 4. How Texas moves to No. 4 Texas is current 5/6 in the industry. Michael Terry II, ATH, San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ The recruitment: Texas leads Nebraska, and Oregon. How Texas solidifies No. 4 Texas …

The Wednesday night SEC Availability Report has released. Texas faces Arkansas at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Colton Vasek and Mo Blackwell are both listed as doubtful. Vasek did not suit up for the Florida game this weekend. View full news story

When it comes to recruiting, it’s good to be Texas right now. With three weeks exactly until national signing day, the Longhorns have a lot of irons in the fire but without much overall concern elsewhere. In other words, Texas is in the enviable position of likely adding key pieces to the puzzle rather than just trying to hang on to what they’ve got. Sure, blue chip receiver Jamie Ffrench is visiting Florida this weekend with a teammate. But Ffrench also told the Texas staff ahead of time and remains firmly pledged to the Horns. Florida just doesn’t seem like a real concern. At the same time, the two official visitors to Texas this past weekend, corner…

The latest College Football Playoff Poll has been released and the Texas Longhorns come in ranked SEED. A quick look at the overall rankings: 1: Oregon (1st seed) 2: Ohio State 3: Texas (2nd seed) 4: Penn State 5. Indiana 6: BYU (3rd seed) 7: Tennessee 8: Notre Dame 9: Miami (4th seed) 10: Alabama 11: Ole Miss 12: Boise State 13: Georgia 14: SMU 15: Texas A&M 16: Kansas State 17: Colorado 18: Washington 19: Louisville 20: Clemson 21: South Carolina 22: LSU 23: Missouri 24: Army 25: Tulane View full ne…

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Texas makes statement with 4-star LB The Texas Longhorns pursuit of Seffner (Fla.) Armwood linebacker Kellen Wiley continues to pick up steam. Wiley and his parents made an official visit to Texas over the weekend. And according to a source close to the recruitment, the Longhorns hit a home run. Wiley, 6-3.5 and 226-pounds, was very impressed with the plan the staff illustrated for him according to the source. That plan covered on-field development under Johnny Nansen, strength & conditioning with Torre Becton and the nutrition side. All-encompassing player development. The family was also very impressed with the academic aspect and the feeling …

A brief update on the redshirt tracker and the snap counts for both sides of the football from this weekend's blowout victory over Florida. *** Starting with the redshirt tracker. A few updates from previous weeks, as well as who participated in this weekend's matchup. – First, TE Jordan Washington did play against Vanderbilt and burned his redshirt prior to the bye week. – WR Aaron Butler got his first run of the season late in the game against Florida. Butler saw 2 snaps at the conclusion of the ballgame. – WR Parker Livingstone is now at the threshold of burning the redshirt. Livingstone has appeared in four games now. – CB Wardell …

Scholarship Count: Who will Texas lose after the season? OnTexasFootball begins Tuesday by taking a look at which players, and how many, the Texas Longhorns are likely to lose to graduation and the NFL early following the 2024 season. Texas is currently working off of 82 or 83 scholarships after Johntay Cook II and Texas parted ways. Seniors (18) S Andrew Mukuba CB/DB Jahdae Barron CB Gavin Holmes WR/PR Silas Bolden C Jake Majors OG Hayden Conner DL Alfred Collins EDGE Barry Sorrell DL Tia Savea -*OTF is watching for a potential redshirt and return in 2025 here DL Jermaine Lole DL Bill Norton DL Vernon Broughton TE Gunnar Helm …

I’m hearing the Longhorns will likely be getting some good recruiting news this week. I can’t 100-percent promise it’s going to happen - the minds and timing of young people often change - but we’re prepping for it. ** Texas currently sits at 22 commitments for the class of 2025. The reclassification of Georgia safety Zelus Hicks brought the Horns to 22. Following his reclassification, Hicks has visited a couple of different places the last two weekends. But now he is set to visit Texas for the Kentucky game. Outside of Georgia OL Nick Brooks, who visited Auburn with several teammates a couple of weeks back, and Lance Jackson, whose brother plays …

Kevin Wynn Update OnTexasFootball caught up with a source very close to Greensboro (Ga.) Greene County 4-star+ Kevin Wynn Monday afternoon. The Texas Longhorns continue to work on getting Wynn on campus November 23rd, with his father. As of Monday around lunchtime, there has not been a visit locked in. OTF gives a rundown of the key news and notes around the Wynn recruitment: 1. Wynn remains committed to Florida State. And FSU still has a chance to sign him. 2. In Wynn's mind, the top three are FSU, South Carolina and Texas. 3. Georgia would be a compromise school. The Dawgs are not a top three choice for Wynn, himself. 4. USC remains…

Texas 2025 Targets: Yes, no or maybe The Texas Longhorns are closing in on a fourth straight top 5 recruiting class. There is the decent possibility Texas could finish as a high as No. 3, with No. 2 an outside shot. Texas currently has 22 commitments in the class with the class expected to reach 26 or 27, and could push to 28 if there is an unexpected flip. Which prospects Texas can back to campus November 23 for the Kentucky game could be very impactful for the close of this class. With that said, OnTexasFootball takes a look at what's left in the latest edition of Yes, maybe or no. Yes Michael Terry II, ATH, San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights …

The week 12 AP Top 25 poll has released and the Longhorns are back to the top spot in the SEC and ranked No. 3 nationally. *** Oregon Ohio State Texas Penn State Indiana Tennessee BYU Notre Dame Alabama Ole Miss Georgia Miami (FL) Boise State SMU Texas A&M Army Clemson Colorado Washington State Kansas State LSU Louisville South Carolina Missouri Tulane Receiving votes: Iowa St. 92, Arizona St. 35, Pittsburgh 18, Louisiana-Lafayette 14, UNLV 10. View full news story

College Football Playoff: Seven SEC teams technically still in the playoff race The first ever 12 team college football playoff is about to get very interesting in the SEC with Ole Miss beating Georgia Saturday. It's going to take 10-2 from the SEC and Big 10 to get in with the month of November leading to survive and advance, and then it may still not be enough in the SEC. OTF loves your chances! These two teams in the Big 10 conference are in barring a collapse. Oregon (10-0) - at Wisconsin and vs. Washington Indiana (10-0) - at Ohio State and vs. Purdue Margin of error down to one more loss for two Big 10 teams Ohio State (8-1)…

Sunday Recruiting News: Two weekend OV's The Texas staff hosted a pair of official visitors from the Sunshine State this weekend. Four-star LB Kellen Wiley (Seffner, Fla./Armwood) and 4-star+ CB/N Graceson Littleton (Wesley Chapel, Fla./Wiregrass Ranch) spent 48 hours on campus Friday until today. Around the OV's that includes sitting in on position meetings, attending the game, being in the locker room post game, etc...WIley spent time hanging out with Texas commit Elijah Barnes, and current linebackers David Gbenda and Morice Blackwell Jr. last night. Littleton did the same with Jonah Williams and a couple of current Texas defensive backs. The pare…

The SEC race: Close to chaos The race to advance to Atlanta December 7 to play for the SEC Championship is technically down to eight teams, with Missouri very likely to be knocked out Saturday at South Carolina. There are three one-loss teams remaining, with either Texas or Texas A&M assured to take one more loss November 30. This weekend, the Tennessee at Georgia game looms large in both the SEC race, and playoff race. OnTexasFootball takes a look at the the race to advance to the SEC Championship Game. One Loss Teams Texas (4-1) Remaining schedule: 11/16 at Arkansas 11/23 vs. Kentucky 11/30 at Texas A&M …

My five biggest takeaways from the Texas-Florida game on Saturday. The Longhorns ended up victorious with a 49–17 drubbing of the Gators. *** Coming Out of the Gates The start for the Texas Longhorns was much better than what we have seen really in all of SEC play so far this season. Texas drove the field easily, though shot themselves in the foot to miss a field goal, but immediately responded for two touchdown drives to get up 14 by the end of the first quarter. Ewers was over 100 yards, the ball was protected and there was complementary football played with the defense giving the offense a very short field off of the fumble.Really encouraging to see this…