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When a recruit in any sport goes to Texas, they take on an obligation, one that often goes unconsidered. When a recruit goes to Texas, they take on the idea that they must want to win a national championship. It truly doesn’t matter what sport, they all want to win it all. I think that’s one of the things that is different at Texas than other colleges and programs across the country. Every single athlete on campus in Austin is there to help win a championship, at the highest level, and in whatever sport they choose. Some schools may be good in football or basketball or lacrosse. But precious few set their sights so high across the board. And not only i…

Gerry Hamilton and I recorded a video report earlier today that will air here within the hour. But I wanted to bring you guys a little more color to the discussion. Here's how I personally rank the freshman so far (based on what we've heard and seen): 1. DB Graceson Littleton 2. OL Nick Brooks 3. DL Lance Jackson 4t. TE Emaree Winston 4t. TE Nick Townsend 6. QB KJ Lacey 7. DL Josiah Sharma 8. WR Daylon McCutcheon 9. DL Justus Terry 10. LB Bo Barnes ** Some notes... - Gerry and I actually had four of the same top five. Gerry flip-flopped Sharma and Jackson from my ranking. - Kade Phillips and J…

The opening of Sark’s press availability yesterday was the equivalent of football crack. “Our guys just practiced their asses off. It was awesome. So on to questions…” There literally could be nothing better for a fan to hear a coach say than that. That’s all anyone can ask a team for - their absolute best effort. ** Injury updates: Both Nick Brooks and Nick Townsend returned to practice yesterday and were full go. We all knew that Brooks had gone down on Saturday afternoon, but we were unaware of Townsend. It’s clearly good news for both. Interestingly, those two positions - offensive tackle and tight end - are the only two that ha…

The offensive line is always one of the last things we hear about following a scrimmage. It’s only natural since most folks are focused on the skill positions and following the ball. But I was fortunate to text with someone yesterday. First, the basics: - There were no pre-snap penalties from 1s. There were from other groupings. - The 1s on the OL committed just one penalty, a holding call. - The D may have started out strong, but eventually the OL got some good, solid runs in the Red Zone portion in the second half of practice. - The first unit remains, from left to right, Trevor Goosby, Neto Umeozulu, Cole Hutson, DJ Campbell and Brand…

Steve Sarkisian will meet with the media immediately following this morning’s scrimmage. It’ll be interesting to see exactly what Sark reveals. After all, there is an open competition for the back-up QB role. There’s a group of players contending for a various combination of roles in the secondary (I heard yet again about Graceson Littleton’s ascent last night). And then there’s the health of the team, particularly the sidelining of Stanford transfer Emmett Mosley V most of the last week. In other words, there are a lot of open questions, questions that scrimmages are specifically designed to answer. We’ll see if the head coach decides to give us any o…

Texas Hoops: Two 5-star OV's; team looking impressive Sean Miller and staff are set for a huge official visit weekend with two 5-star's scheduled to be in Austin, including Austin Goosby. On the team front, the staff likes what they are seeing early on with the full roster finally on campus and healthy. OTF provides the latest on the basketball program with the first practice just a few weeks away. Two 5-star OV's... The Longhorns have eleven official visits on the books in September and October, with every prospect set to visit ranked in the top 60 in the country in the 2026 cycle. This weekend, it's two of the very best in the country. Five-sta…

Closing in on game day for the Texas Longhorns which means it is almost time to put the ribbon on final predictions and expectations for the third game of the season. Based off of Steve Sarkisian's availability and team intel from sources in Austin, here are my final expectations for the Texas Longhorns. *** – Expect to see a lot of Nick Townsend on Saturday. Jack Endries is dinged up, though is expected to suit up and give it a go for the Longhorns, but how much extended time will he see? My bet is not a ton. As a result, I am circling Townsend as the guy Texas hopes evolves into that 2nd tight end for SEC play. – In the running game, it would …

In the early 2010s, the hopes of Texas football clung to the development of two quarterbacks — first Garrett Gilbert and then David Ash. Gilbert never made it at Texas. He finished his only full year as a starter, 5-7, before being pulled the following year for Ash. Gilbert eventually made it as a journeyman NFL QB but it was a circuitous route to be sure. Ash, meanwhile, showed a ton of promise, leading the team to a Alamo Bowl win. However, multiple concussions ultimately derailed his Longhorn career. In the years since, Ash has rarely been one to talk a lot or espouse his views on the Texas program. Yes, he’s done interviews (like the one with 3rd & …

Texas falls two spots after a 55–0 victory over Sam Houston State to No. 10 in the latest AP Top 25. *** 1. Ohio State 2. Miami 3. Penn State 4. LSU 5. UGA 6. Oregon 7. Oklahoma 8. FSU 9. Texas A&M 10. Texas 11. Indiana 12. Texas Tech 13. Ole Miss 14. Iowa State 15. Tennessee 16. Georgia Tech 17. Alabama 18. Vandy 19. Michigan 20. Missouri 21. USC 22. Notre Dame 23. Illinois 24. TCU 25. BYU View full news story

It will be a night game in Athens! Texas and Georgia will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC on November 15. Buckle up! View full news story

Recruiting: Spring Game News The Texas Longhorns hosted a number of top targets this weekend, including a quartet of top targets. OnTexasFootball will have some individual recruit reaction in the next two or three days, but here are some key happenings from Saturday. Riley Pettijohn, LB, McKinney (Texas) High OnTexasFootball considers the 4-star linebacker a considerable Texas lean after Saturday. There is a comfort with Texas by Pettijohn, and his family. Steve Sarkisian and Johnny Nansen are the keys here for Texas. The direction of the program under Sarkisian isn't in question with Pettijohn and family, and the football and academic combo combined …

50-50 or better: Texas 2025 class headed into June OnTexasFootball begins the Memorial Day weekend by taking a look at which prospects I believe Texas has at least a 50-50 shot at or better prior to June official visits beginning. There are 26 prospects I'm comfortable placing on the list as of today - subject to change as we move into and through the June visits. Quarterback (1) K.J. Lacey, QB, Saraland (Ala.) High #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Running back (2) Rickey Stewart, RB, Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star James Simon, RB, Shreveport (La.) Calvary Baptist OnTexasFoot…

What would the No. 3 ranked class look like? The Texas Longhorns ceiling for the 2025 class is likely No. 3 if Steve Sarkisian and staff win out for a high percentage of top targets. When looking at the scenarios for a top 3 recruiting class, it was combination of highest ranked recruits (currently) and a bigger class at 27 signees. Quarterback (1) K.J. Lacey, QB, Saraland (Ala.) High #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Running back (2) Rickey Stewart, RB, Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star James Simon, RB, Shreveport (La.) Calvary Baptist #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking:…

It will be a very busy next two weeks on the recruiting trail for the Texas recruiting staff as July fireworks will go off across the recruiting world. A quick look at who else is expected to make a decision to begin July. *** July 2 EDGE Marco Jones – Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley Decision: Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M Originally a decision set between Texas and Michigan, however the Aggies have jumped in and jumbled the predictions here a good bit. TE Kaleb Edwards – El Dorado Hills (Calif.) Oak Ridge Decision: Auburn, Alabama, Texas, Oregon This one feels like an in-state Alabama battle. Edwards visited Texas early i…

A quick rundown of the confirmed names attending the Longhorns' first event back on campus following the month long dead period ranging from the final week of June through July. The event is not designed to be a massive outing for recruits, more so an opportunity for a select number of 2025-2027's to get to meet with the coaching staff in a smaller setting. *** 2025 Uncommitted Prospects DL JJ Hanne – Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) DB Jonah Williams – Galveston Ball HS (Galveston, TX) ATH Michael Terry III – Alamo Heights HS (San Antonio, TX) 2025 Texas Commits QB KJ Lacey – Saraland HS (Saraland, Ala.)…

Defensive line recruiting in focus with Sharma flipped The Texas Longhorns have flipped Josiah Sharma (Folsom, Calif./High) from Oregon. The entire OTF community is happy for @Joe Zura! With OnTexasFootball 4-star Sharma in the class, it's time to look at what's next for Steve Sarkisian and Kenny Baker with another top target on campus for an unofficial visit today. Big visitor today Make no mistake, Texas wants JJ Hanne (Berlin, Germany/Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic). Hanne, 6-4.5 and 280'ish, will make his first visit to Texas today. He is also expected to lock in an official visit date in September today. Pete Kwiatkowski has a long standing rela…

Significant NIL announcement coming tomorrow that will be helpful to the overall program. View full news story

Announcement day: 4-star safety Zelus Hicks Four-star safety Zelus Hicks (Carrollton, Ga./High) remains scheduled announce his commitment today out of Texas, Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia and Clemson. OnTexasFootball gets you ready for the announcement of the 4-star++ safety out of the Peach State. The Hicks File Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Texas offered: May 1, 2024 Texas visits: January, spring with 7v7 team and June 1 Elite Camp. Recruited by: Safeties coach Blake Gideon, area recruiters Kenny Baker and Tashard Choice. Power 4 offerr list: Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Auburn, Clemson, Ohio State, Notre Dame, USC, Florida, Florida …

Texas Longhorns recruiting: Yes, maybe or no In the latest OnTexasFootball look at whats left in the 2025 class currently, it's the recruiting game of Yes, maybe or no. The criteria this week is pretty simple. Yes is has a visit scheduled, and OTF currently really likes Texas' chances. Maybe is has has a visit scheduled or already made a visit, and the Horns have a realistic shot. No is there is not a visit currently scheduled, and there needs to be one for the flip or win to become realistic. Here is the latest installment of Yes, maybe or no with the understanding that the majority of these battles are national or SEC powers fights - and you will never …

A few quick hitters on the recruiting trail for the Texas Longhorns, including some noteworthy 2026 prospects that have been hearing more and more from the Texas staff as of late. Some updates on national 2026 prospects. *** – 2026 Grayson (GA) DL Bryce Perry-Wright is expected to be at the Texas-Georgia game on October 19. Perry-Wright has been in contact with not just Kenny Baker, but Tashard Choice and even Steve Sarkisian over the past few weeks. Texas is heavily involved at Grayson with OL commit Nick Brooks and five-star 2026 LB Tyler Atkinson, who is also expected on campus for the Georgia game. – 2026 Melissa OT Max Wright will be at the …

Path to the No. 2 ranked class remains clear The Texas Longhorns entered October with a top 5 level recruiting class. This will be four straight years of top 5 level classes on December 4, make no mistake. With that said, Steve Sarkisian and staff also have the opportunity to sign the highest ranked class yet in their time in Austin. The Longhorns currently have 20 commitments with the class expected to go as high as 27 signees. Michael Terry III, ATH, San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights Beating out Nebraska and Oregon for the 6-2.5, 215 pound versatile offensive prospect ranked in the top 35 overall would shoot Texas up to the top 4 classes in the indust…

OTF at Armwood High: New 2025 LB offer Seffner, Fla. - OnTexasFootball is live at Armwood High in Seffner to see the most recent Texas offer in the 2025 cycle. OLB Kellen Wiley, 6-4.25 and 225 pounds, was offered by Texas Tuesday. He’s scheduled to make an OV to Texas November 9-10 for the game vs Florida. Wiley has offers this season from: Texas Miami Alabama Florida Louisville Georgia Tech View full news story

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 …

Making the drive from Fayetteville to Dallas and then Dallas to Austin last night allowed for a lot of time of reflection of this Texas football team. Sure, there are parts of the identity about this Texas team that may not be living up to expectations from early August. But other aspects have been made up for any deficiencies and the Longhorns sit exactly where they need to be sitting with two regular season games remaining. There are a few points I really wanted to emphasize in this article, first the quarterback play, then the overall view of the Arkansas game, and finally the outlook remaining and what Texas should be leaning on. *** In retrospect,…

Gerry’s on the road and asked me to put this up for him: After canceling his previously scheduled visit to Miami for this weekend, Tampa, Fla., linebacker Kellen Wiley is a possible visitor to Texas this weekend. However, Florida now is also entering the picture and attempting to get him to visit Gainesville this weekend instead. Looks like the Gators don’t like the Longhorns going to the Sunshine State and trying to do whatever they can to stop it. View full news story