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Texas securing Steve Sarkisian for another season certainly led the news cycle this weekend. It’s notable because Texas officially extended its two-time college football playoff coach. But what is more important to me is this: It shows that Sark definitely “wants” to be at Texas. As noted in the original report from Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, Sark easily could have tested the NFL waters but declined invitations to interview. That feels like a coach who knows what he wants, that remains entirely focused on the task at hand, that has a plan in place to get to where he wants to take the Texas program. ** General Manager Brandon H…

Texas weekend visitors list The Texas staff are expected to host more than 25 visitors this weekend in the classes of 2026 and 2027. While there are some big names from in-state and out of state that have been on campus prior, this weekend will be a first even visit to campus for a number of top targets. John Turntine III, OT (Fort Worth, Texas/North Crowley) 6-3.5, 275 Texas, Texas A&M and Tennessee are set to battle it out for the OnTexasFootball 5-star OT. The DFW star will be on campus Friday and Saturday. K.J. Edwards, RB, Carthage (Texas) High 5-10, 180 Texas leads here for the OTF 4-star+ prospect. Bryce Perry-Wright, DL, Buford (…

The Longhorns continue their pursuit of more than 15 blue chip prospects who will make their decisions over the next two- to two-and-a-half weeks. And the first one starts today at around 6pm when Alabama running back Zavier Crowell announces his school choice. In that decision, most would say the smart money expects the Crimson Tide to prevail. But Steve Sarkisian is recruiting Crowell personally. And while Crowell has strong ties to the state of Alabama, he has also been on the Longhorns’ campus just about as many times (4) as he has been on the Crimson Tide’s. ** Whatever Crowell decides, some could see this recruitment as a barometer for …

That we can now confirm. I had gotten it from one source but @cjvogel also got it from another. There were a couple of extra curricular activities during the live action between the offense and defense. Upon the second one occurring, Sark wasn’t playing around anymore. The staff made the team run gassers during the middle of practice yesterday. I want to stress this. It is NOT UNCOMMON during a college practice for things to get chippy. View full news story

For the first time in program history, the University of Texas football team has claimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press preseason poll. The Longhorns enter the 2025 season with sky-high expectations following back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff, boasting a loaded roster and one of the most talented depth charts in the nation. *** Texas Penn State Ohio State Clemson Georgia Notre Dame Oregon Alabama LSU Miami Arizona State Illinois South Carolina Michigan Florida SMU Kansas State Oklahoma Texas A&M Indiana …

For those on Twitter you probably have scrolled by some tweets of mine calling for the return of the long ball and explosivity of the Texas offense to rise under Arch Manning. I didn't think siding on the "Texas will be more explosive with Arch Manning" train was such a radical take, yet there was some resistance by folks on the timeline. As a result, I went down a minor rabbit hole to explore the type of ceiling this Texas team could have with Manning as the full time quarterback. *** Texas Had Big Plays in 2024 Yes. Yes they did. I liken the 2024 Texas offense to that of Ichiro back in the 2000s. Ichiro led the MLB in hits seven different seaso…

Texas vs. Ohio State 2025 … August 30, 2025 *** 1st Quarter Texas is getting the ball to begin the game. It is CJ Baxter, surprisingly, back deep along with Tre Wisner to return the kickoff. Good to see running backs back on special teams. Connor Stroh does indeed get the first snap of the game at left guard. First throw jitters for Arch Manning on a PA Flood concept. Skips it in. What a call by Sarkisian to go for it on fourth down and inches from the Longhorns’ own 34. The running game is off to a hot start, love to see that. • It appears I spoke too soon. Texas needed a yard and they get stuffed off the right side on a ru…

If you missed my score prediction yesterday, here it is: 56-0 Texas. Rarely, and I mean rarely, do I step out there with a prediction like this. Usually, I’m the one on the other side of the coin, urging caution. But something tells me the Horns are preparing to make mincemeat of the Bearkats. The Texas offense has played tight in every game this year. Every single one. It’s time to let loose. Maybe that looseness causes an early INT or fumble from Arch. But I’m going to be ok with that, so long as it shakes him out of his season-long slumber. It’s time for him to fight back, to show us what he’s really made of. It’s time for Arch to get…

FSU punter Mac Chiumento on campus for an official visit. View full news story

For the first time in 2026, Texas Baseball will take this field this afternoon at Disch Falk for the first practice of the season. The Longhorns have an absolutely loaded roster and expectations are high (including from myself). Perfect Game gave the Horns a No. 8 pre-season ranking. Personally, I think that's too low. D1Baseball has ranked Texas a No. 3 ranking, which I feel is just right. I'd say you can argue for them to be ranked anywhere in the Top 5. I've said it since the fall, but if this team stays healthy, they should be one of the best in the nation. Regardless, my opinion is irrelevant, so let's get on to the notes: - Let's go ahead and knock…

Texas has found their transfer quarterback, as first reported by Chris Hummer of 247Sports. MJ Morris has signed with Texas, a transfer from Coastal Carolina. Morris has 2,021 yards and 20 touchdown passes in his career, after seeing in game time across four different seasons. Morris saw three live action across three games in 2025, he threw for 304 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions. The rising senior is originally from Carrollton, Georgia. Morris spent two years at NC State, a year at Maryland and 2025 with the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. Now, he is a Texas Longhorn View full news story

Notes after Texas' NCAA Tournament First Four win over N.C. State OTF provides some notes after the victory. Texas in the NCAA Tournament ... Record in the first round since field moved to 64 teams in 1985: 21-11 after tonight. Texas has been selected to six straight NCAA Tournaments. The Longhorns won the first round/opening round game in five of those six appearances. All-time: Appearances: 40 Final Four: 3 (last in 2003) Elite 8's: 8 Sweet 16's: 11 Sean Miller in the NCAA Tournament ... Career record: 506-210 (71%) NCAA Tournament record: 23-13 NCAA Tournament record in first round games: 11-3 NCAA Tournament: 4 Elite Eight'…

Michigan State linebacker transfer Darius Snow has committed to Texas, according to CBS Sports' Chris Hummer. The rising seventh-year linebacker is the latest addition for the Longhorns in the class of 2026, joining recent commits from SMU offensive lineman Paris Patterson, and 2026 edge Brinley Tita. Snow has tallied 161 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, and a sack in his collegiate career. This story will be updated. View full news story

Steve Sarkisian was interviewed by Matt Hayes of the USA Today. The article was published this morning. The entire article is linked here: In reading the piece, Sark clearly attacks the reactionary ways of the NCAA and the lack of “guardrails” in its governance. Some highlights: - Sark would prefer a 4-team championship model than 24, in part because he believes no one can watch and decipher all of the games to come up with the “right” teams. Instead, he would just have the four conference champions play one another. Sark has even gone so far as to recuse himself from the coach’s poll because he feels like he can’t possible watch other games. …

Most Difficult Game on the 2026 Schedule *** According to SP+ projections, the 2026 Texas Longhorns have drawn the most difficult schedule in all of college football. Not the toughest in the SEC. Not the toughest in the South. The entire country. That's the hand Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning have been dealt heading into what is widely regarded as Manning's final season in burnt orange. From a Week 2 home date with Ohio State to a Black Friday road trip to College Station, there is no margin for error, no cupcake month, and nowhere to hide. And as we saw in 2025, one slip up could mean a spot in the College Football Playoff or New Year's Eve in Orlan…

Cody Campbell and Texas Tech coaching staff The events of yesterday were great! Steve Sarkisian got the fan base fired up and laughing at event full of Texas fans. Fans of Texas and Texas Tech had a terrific X fight to follow. Peak off-season, especially following Lane Kiffin stirring up Ole Miss a week'ish prior. When Cody Campbell sent out his tweet to Sark and CDC he presented the opportunity to ask a question that I believe needs to be addressed by Campbell and the entire Texas Tech football staff. I simply asked Campbell on X this ... "Question ... as a former college athlete at Texas Tech, are you okay with a player that bet on a team he was a part …

Notes on the bill: - Love the part about agent's fees being restricted to 5%. That is in line with professional sports leagues. The registry is also helpful. However, I still think there is room for nefarious actors and "finders fees" that some school apparently seem to be paying "marketing reps". How will they effectively manage that? - The SEC and Big 10 are boxed in by this law (for non-expansion). Which is complete and total BS. This is Cody Campbell's fingerprints through and through. Not to mention it also boxes in Florida State, Clemson, and teams like that that may eventually want to be part of the SEC. - The Lane Kiffin rule is absurd. Good luck m…

Later today, Gerry, CJ, John, our intern, Cody and myself will meet in Dallas for SEC Media Days. This is nothing like the old Big 12 media days where 200 or so media members convened. This will be closer to 1,000+ to meet and visit with all 16 SEC coaches and 48 different players. It’s also a chance to speak with the conference commissioner, rules officials and more. The coaches’ schedules over the next four days are below. The first two are in the morning and the second two are in the afternoon. Sark and the Horns get going on Wednesday. MONDAY, July 15 LSU – Brian Kelly Ole Miss – Lane Kiffin South Carolina – Shane Beamer V…

Best Class Scenario July 27: Top 5 Class Remains in Play The Texas Longhorns have 16 commitments with the flip of Josiah Sharma (Folsom, Calif./High) from Oregon. And that number is sure to grow with a number of decisions to be announced prior to the start of the season in late August. In the latest Best Class Scenario, OnTexasFootball looks at what a top 5 class could look like with a combination of the 27 prospects listed committing to build a class of 24 to 25. Reminder, there will be prospects added to this during the season - whether it's prospects committed elsewhere that come back into play or senior evals and offers. The OTF prospect ranking syste…

Decision Day: 4-star OL Nick Brooks OnTexasFootball 4-star+ offensive lineman Nick Brooks (Lawrenceville, Ga./Grayson) will announced his decision at 3pm central today. Brooks, 6-7 and 365, will announce out of Texas, Georgia and USC. Brooks made official visits to all three finalists in June. Since that time, there has been consistent confidence out of Austin. The Cedar Rapids, Ia. native made an unofficial visit to Texas April 20 for the spring game. That visit firmly placed Texas in the race, with Georgia leading at that time. Should Brooks announce for Texas today, he would give the Longhorns five offensive lineman commitments in the 2025 c…

Another big time visitor for Mississippi State game The visitor list for Texas Longhorns first ever SEC game September 29 continues to grow. This afternoon, there was yet another 4-star prospect added to the early visitor list for the game next Saturday. This time its a 2026 prospect with a committable offer by the Longhorns. Texas vs. Mississippi State Walter Mathis Jr., DL, Savannah (Ga.) Calvary Day - LSU commit Note: This will be an unofficial visit for Mathis and familly. Chace Sims, DL, Richmond (Texas) Randle - Texas A&M commit Note: This will be an official visit for Sims. OTF continues to put the percentage at 75% for a flip assuming the…

Texas continues to use the portal smartly. Last night, former UNC defensive lineman Travis Shaw announced his pledge to Texas. Shaw, who is 6-foot-5, 335 pounds, has played three seasons for the Tar Heels, logging 300+ snaps this season, his best campaign yet in Chapel Hill. The former five-star prospect will fill a key hole for Texas next year, and that’s playing over the nose of the ball, similar to fellow portal transfer Cole Brevard from Purdue. Shaw gives the Horns four pledges from the portal overall this winter, and all four are starter-level players. Adding these level of players to an already strong roster will only reinforce the idea that Texas sh…

Boom! Texas has its quarterback of the future! 2028 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage standout Neimann Lawrence, a 6-foot, 200-pound signal caller, committed to the Longhorns on Thursday evening over Miami, Ohio State, Michigan, and many others. The addition of Lawrence marks another move to South Florida to add talent at the quarterback position. Texas added former top recruit Dia Bell in the 2026 class, also out of American Heritage. Lawrence has been a long-time target of the Longhorns, earning an offer from the staff well over a year ago. He’s been on campus multiple times throughout his recruitment, including for the Elite Camp last month. …

Saturday Team Notes: Meredith and more OnTexasFootball brings a few team notes at defensive back coming on the heels of the John Meredith III reclass to 2026. John Meredith III ... OTF was told that Meredith III is set to arrive on campus Monday. Texas DC Will Muschamp and corners coach Mark Orphey didn't promise the 6-2, 178-pounder anything in terms of the 2026 season. Meredith was told that if earns time on the field, he will be rewarded. He was also told to come with the mindset of developing and getting up to speed, and if he earns time then that will happen. Meredith III initially had some reservations about reclassifying. He had to warm up …

10 Reasons for Optimism in 2026 *** Back from Tampa with Kool-Aid in hand! With fall camp beginning in the very near future, allow me to do my very best to raise the excitement level. I have done my best thinking over the weekend to compile this list of ten reasons for optimism ahead of the 2026 season. *** 10. Justus Terry Up to 290 Pounds Since the beginning of January, the name on the roster that I have circled for being the biggest X-Factor on the Longhorn roster has been Justus Terry. No interior defensive lineman on the Longhorns' roster has as much ability to rush the passer as Terry, and now he has added more than enough armor to play…