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Wellington (Fla.) Palm Beach Central DL Tyler Alexander has committed to Texas, he announced on Tuesday morning. Alexander chose the Longhorns over Georgia, Notre Dame, and Colorado. The 6-foot-3.5, 315-pounder is coming off his official visit to Austin over the weekend. "The thing that stood out to me was the relationships all the players have with each other," he told OTF. "You can tell it’s like a family there, it's a real good connection. It was just a great visit just talking with all the coaches, meeting with new coaches, meeting with coaches that just got there, it was just a great overall weekend.” OTF reported that Alexander was trending to Texas…

For today OTF's Sideline Debate, we each share the QB on Texas' 2026 schedule that gives us most concern. Take a look! Bobby Burton — Trinidad Chambliss “Trinidad Chambliss can beat you with his arm or with his feet. He’s the one QB that I think is equally adept at both and can make an over-aggressive Will Muschamp-led defense really pay. If this game were in Oxford, I’d lean to Ole Miss winning the game. But it’s in Austin, so I give Texas the nod.” Gerry Hamilton — John Mateer “The quarterback that concerns me most on a Texas' schedule is John Mateer. He impressed me at Manning Passing Academy on Friday. He’s built out his body. He looks stro…

Then there were two With the commitment of Ismael Camara Saturday, the Longhorns are essentially down to two prospects that have decisions to be announced that made OV's to Texas last month. And the two decisions could greatly impact the Longhorns' ascension in the 2027 class rankings. Commitments by date... Easton Royal, WR, New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin #AllGasNoBrakes OTF ranking: 5-star Commit date: 11/29/2025 JT Geraci, TE, Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco #AllGasNoBrakes OTF ranking: 3-star+ Commit date: 12/18/2025 Cameron Hall, EDGE, Mansfield (Texas) Summit) #AllGasNoBrakes OTF ranking: 4-star+ Commit date: 1/28/2026 Tyler Knutso…

This morning, we should all wake up thankful. Thankful that Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are in the rearview mirror. Yormark’s latest performance came at the Big 12 preseason media days that began yesterday. Yormark announced that it is no longer the “Big 12” officially, not when it comes to football. It’s actually the “Monster Energy Big 12 Conference”. Furthermore, every conference football field and jersey will be emblazoned with Monster Energy incorporated into the logo. The value given to schools for this? The total deal approaches $20 million. That sounds like a lot… until you divide it by 16 teams. Can you imagine Chris Del Conte selling a …

Adding to the list of notes from Saturday evening. Will do my very best not to be redundant with other posts and threads, though there will be some overlap I am sure. **** — The defense ultimately came away having the better day on Saturday. That is not to say the offense didn’t have positive moments, but it appears the defense won the day from checking around sources a bit. — I mentioned Justus Terry last night, he will be a factor this fall. The disruptiveness was on display last night. Again. — One point of hesitancy is at safety — still. There’s a gap between Jelani McDonald and Derek Williams and the rest of the room. Texas has four weeks to go t…

BOOM! Texas landed arguably the biggest piece to its 2027 class yet in five-star cornerback John Meredith III on Friday. The Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley product committed to the Longhorns over Texas A&M, and a long list of others. Meredith, the unanimous No. 1 cornerback in the class, has long been a priority target for Texas. UT surged ahead in his recruitment earlier this spring when the in-state DB took back-to-back visits to Austin in the span of one week. “Things are mutual,” Meredith told OTF of UT earlier in the spring. “Still talking to Coach (Mark) Orphey. Same relationship. We know where things stand. He’s not faking me. He keeps it a buc…

As we've been reporting for a week now, we don't expect James to stick in the class much longer. OTF expects this to be an announcement that he's flipping to LSU.

Happy 4th! Hope we have some fireworks today. ** Couple of team notes on America’s 250th birthday. - I had a brief conversation with a source inside the building and asked who was looking good this off-season. A couple of names were mentioned: Arch Manning, Raleek Brown and Justus Terry. On Manning: has looked really good in workouts. Is dialed in. Expecting a big year. On Brown: “People will be surprised how many touchdowns he scores this year.” I immediately asked what that means for Hollywood Smothers. “He’s gonna be a guy, too.” On Terry: The most talented interior DL on campus. As long as he stays healthy, expect a big jump from him this…

We are live from between the hedges in Athens, Georgia! This stadium is rocking. The pregame hype has been phenomenal. Now, it is up to the Texas Longhorns to take care of business and keep the season alive! 1st Quarter Texas gets the ball first at the 25-yard line. DeAndre Moore big play out of the backfield, there is a wrinkle we haven’t seen so far this season. First rush attempt of the day goes for 16 yards, a fantastic sign! Longer than any run Texas had against Georgia all of 2024. First big moment of the game is a conversion by the Longhorns to CJ Baxter as a fullback. Big moment. Alright. Strong first possession by the Longhorn…

Recruiting: Decisions, decisions, decisions The early signing period begins December 3. The Longhorns currently have the No. 7 ranked class with 24 commitments, and are awaiting the decisions of three known targets. Then there is also the likelihood that the Longhorns will lose one commitments. OnTexasFootball has the latest to begin the week. The key decisions remaining ... 1. OTF still expects 4-star+ defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland (Birmingham, Al./Parker) to flip to North Carolina. 2. 4-star++ OT and Michigan pledge Malakai Lee (Honolulu, Hi./Kamehameha) continues to have dialogue with Kyle Flood and Texas. Michigan does understand that…

Josiah Vilmael: Friday decision The recruitment of speedy Fort Bend Travis defensive back Josiah Vilmael will come to an end Friday, per Vilmael. OnTexasFootball can report that Texas would accept a commitment from the 6-0.5, 175-pounder with 10.6 100 meter wheels. That does not mean the Longhorns will win out, however. Vilmael and Texas have been far apart from an NIL perspective, as of Wednesday. Even if Vilmael's NIL wants aren't met, Baylor, Arizona State or Arizona could come closer than Texas is willing to. View full news story

I pride myself in being more plugged in to what’s going on behind the scenes at Texas than anybody who is not a part of the athletic department. Yet yesterday was a surprise to me. In fact, I had to read the press release twice, then immediately call someone at Texas just to make sure we weren’t being pranked. All of it was true. Texas hired Will Muschamp to return as the defensive coordinator while letting go of Pete Kwiatkowski. ** In the aftermath, I did some digging on questions about the move. - Let’s talk about the “when”. I’m told the deal started coming together about 2-to-2.5 weeks ago. - And now the “why”. Sark, …

I've watched enough Texas football in my lifetime to know when I witness a special performance. Arch Manning produced exactly that today. Lamented as a "bust" nationally just two months ago, Manning not only diced up the Wolverines running and throwing the ball, he also came up big in the big moments and showed the kind of grit and determination that is rare to see. Whether it was shirking a pass rusher on a fourth-and-two scramble, tossing a beautifully placed go ball to a true freshman wide receiver, or making a long run on a good play call, Manning did it all. Furthermore, he did it much of the day without three of his top four wide receivers and his top…

Grading the Portal Additions by Position *** The final names are appearing today in the transfer portal and while players from Indiana and Miami still have some time to make their decisions, we are reaching the ultimately finality of the chaotic two week span that was Portal Madness. Texas can still add a piece or two. And for the sake of this board, they better still add a piece on the offensive line. But given this is the information made so far, this is where my grades fall on the Texas portal pursuits in 2026. *** Quarterback No portal add in the winter window. We will see if Texas opts for a one-year emergency option out of the gr…

Texas Signs Wake Forest WR Sterling Berkhalter *** Portal work doesn’t stop! The Texas Longhorns have signed former Wake Forest WR Sterling Berkhalter out of the portal after a visit to campus on Thursday. Berkhalter will be entering his sixth season of college football after receiving a medical waiver earlier in the week. Berkhalter is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and originally spent his first two seasons of college at North Carolina A&T. He was inactive in 2023 in his first year at Cincinnati. He then played 2024 for the Bearcats before transferring to Wake Forest in 2025. Now, he joins the Texas Longhorns. Berkhalter brings in career …

2027 Smithson Valley QB Ty Knutson Commits to Texas *** The Longhorns have their quarterback in the 2027 class! Smithson Valley quarterback Ty Knutson has announced his commitment to The University of Texas. The 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound three star quarterback had been someone to monitor since the middle of the season for the Horns, and following a trip to campus for the Junior Day in January, he makes his decision public to the Horns. Knutson held 14 offers, among them were South Carolina, TCU, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Syracuse. Knutson will provide a developmental piece for the Longhorns quarterback room, as he joins KJ Lacey and Dia Bell i…

I won't be on Coffee & Football this morning. I have another obligation. I'm up here in Washington, D.C. this morning spending time with my daughter for the next few days before spring practice begins. This trip, we're going to one of the Smithsonian Museums, to the Holocaust Museum and to see a case argued before the Supreme Court (my daughter is a budding lawyer it seems). My venue the next few days is seemingly appropriate. Our nation's capital is set to intersect with our beloved college sports a week from today. Next Friday, President Trump has asked for a meeting in the White House to discuss the future of college sports. Some of the attendee…

The Texas coaching staff is on the recruiting trail this afternoon. There are a number of offers expected to go live this afternoon, including many in the deep south and the east coast. Will keep this thread updated for where the Longhorn coaching staff pops up on the trail and which offers are made public. View full news story

Texas has done a number of things to make donors feel involved with the program over the decades. The last couple of years, the Horns held a live auction where trips with the team to Ohio State, Michigan, Georgia, etc., were up for grabs. There was even live music on the floor of DKR for the event. This year, based on feedback and a little ingenuity, Texas is doing something a little different. This year, as a fundraising event for NIL, Texas has invited several high-end donors to participate in a “recruiting weekend”. And I mean a real recruiting weekend. On Friday afternoon, the lambos will be on full display near the football facility fully rev…

What Are the Best Road Game Atmospheres You Have Attended? *** I have been a bit caught up on the road games for Texas in 2026, both with excitement and anticipation. It was a big reason for joining the SEC was getting out of the Ames, Iowas and Lawrence, Kansases of the world. Now, Texas is playing in the most hostile atmospheres with some of the most historic venues in college football on its schedule each year. The 2026 schedule returns the Longhorns to Kyle Field, a place they won at in 2024, and reintroduces the program to Columbia, Missouri for a meeting in the newly renovated Faurot Field. While those two venues will be rocking, I can't he…

Recruiting notes: Lunchtime juice This will go down extremely well with your Chick-Fil-A nuggets and waffle fries. Marcus Fakatou The Sierra Canyon 4-star++ DL is an “all in” recruit for Texas. One source feels like Texas and Ohio State are top two, with the negative for Ohio State being Larry Johnson is very long in the tooth and could retire after the 2026 season. There is more confidence in the Texas side this week. Oregon and Notre Dame are also key players. Kasi Currie The Texas staff loved his movement skills last week in person. Is seen as a 3i disruptor type, that can also play over the ball at times. Texas is right in the mix, but t…

Two big recruiting notes OnTexasFootball caught up with two of the nations top prospects today. And the news is both good and not so positive. Texas and 5-star Tyler Atkinson … Multiple members of the Texas defensive staff are in a consistent communication with Grayson High (Loganville, Ga.) since the departure of area recruiter Tashard Choice. OnTexasFootball spoke with a member of the 6-2, 210-pounders circle today and the news for the Longhorns was positive. Atkinson remains very likely to make a June OV to Texas - as of today. Atkinson and family continue to have very positive feelings and thoughts about the Texas program. Texas …

Following a busy weekend in Austin, where the first fall camp scrimmage drew significant attention, one of the most notable developments has been the return and involvement of running back CJ Baxter. The third-year back was a full participant in the scrimmage and, according to multiple accounts, exceeded expectations with both his performance and usage. While Texas implemented a quick whistle in certain situations, one of the standout moments — already well-documented here at OTF — was Baxter’s goal-line touchdown run, an area that has been a persistent challenge for the Longhorn offense in recent seasons. Perhaps most encouraging was the fact that Baxter was practic…

*** DALLAS, Texas – The best weekend of the year is here! Texas. Oklahoma. In Dallas, Texas. Let’s get to it. 1st Quarter Texas has won the toss and elected to defer. Let’s see what type of physicality and energy this team begins with them. John Mateer is the starting quarterback for the Sooners, and he instantly rips a seam ball on third down. Lance Jackson gets some immediate pressure on a third down and 4 to force a field goal. That was a welcomed sight. It looks like Texas will be playing against themselves on Saturday. Already a false start and a holding call on the first three plays of the game from the offensive line. You will n…

Sarkisian told reporters Monday morning that QB Arch Manning was not a participant on Monday for the first practice of the week. Sarkisian confirmed that Manning is in concussion protocol after taking a hard hit to the back of the head on the first play of overtime. View full news story