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Most of the national college football news made yesterday did not originate from the SEC meetings. Rather, it came from reactions to the SEC meetings by the brass at the Big 12 and Big 10. The Big 12 announced it is in favor of a 5-11 CFP format. That means just five conference champions would receive automatic bids to a 16-team college football playoff. The Big 10, meanwhile, said they were not in favor of the 5-11 format unless the SEC adds a ninth conference game. What was SEC commissioner Greg Sankey’s response to all the hubbub? Essentially, he said we don’t tell other conferences what to do, so why should any one presume they can tell us. An…

Younger Players Who Will Be Impact Pieces in 2025 Based off the first two days of practice combined with returns from behind the scenes, I wanted to compile a list of players who you would be smart to invest in early as a Texas fan wanted to sound smarter to friends in the group chat. Thank me later. *** Freshman CB Graceson Littleton The easy pick for No. 1 on this list is the cornerback out of Wiregrass Ranch High in Florida. Often times when kids who are off the radar prospects are late additions to the class, they instantly become enigmas when they arrive on campus for the Texas fan base. Thinking of Payton Kirkland, X'Avion Brice to an extent…

Just to recap the weekend: - Texas sweeps Kansas in baseball. - Texas loses a heartbreaker in the national championship match to TCU in men’s tennis, 4-3. - Softball rolled through the regionals. They play A&M in Austin on Thursday in the Super Regionals. - Women’s rowing won the Big 12 title, making 15 Big 12 championships for the Horns. It’s been a season of excellence for the Horns in the 2023-2024 school year. Texas leaves the Big 12 with the most dominating athletic department performance on the history of the league. ** And Texas raised millions of dollars in NIL on Friday and Saturday. How’s that for a good weekend?!? …

Leave it to Mother Nature to teach us all the meaning of the word. As if the patience of Texas recruiting fans needed to be tested further, the Horns will now have to wait up to an additional week for decisions that may affect them due to the arrival of Hurricane Beryl. Spring Dekaney tight end Nick Townsend and wide receiver Tanook Hines and Hitchcock wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson have all delayed their decisions because of the storm’s arrival. Townsend and Hines have moved their announcements back a full week to July 15. Johnson has moved his from today to Wednesday, July 10. ** In workouts, I’ve heard positive comments of late on four rece…

The bottom line? Texas did what it was supposed to do. They dispensed early with an outmanned and outgunned opponent. While no game is perfect, the Horns didn’t let this game get “muddy”. Following the 4th and 1 conversion Texas literally swamped the Gators. It was a critical, early decision by Steve Sarkisian, but one that paid off with the type of performance a team can build on, particularly the Texas offense. Texas not only scored 35 first-half points, they played complimentary football while doing so. The offense scored in bunches, the defense created multiple turnovers and three-and-outs. That is the blueprint to follow for a team that …

Freshman impact?: A look at the 2025 class The Texas Longhorns will add to the current 2025 class of 24 commitments on December 4. OTF has been through all the scenarios for the class rankings with the focus on the six prospects remaining high on the board. Today, it's time to take an early look at which members of the current 24 man recruiting class have the best odds to play early - on paper. Could push for major snaps... Jonah Williams, S, Galveston (Texas) Ball OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ The why: Depending on what Michael Taffe decides to do, Derek Williams coming off a season ending knee injury and Andrew Mukuba graduating; there is g…

Tashard Choice visited a top RB target Friday Texas running backs coach Tashard Choice made a key stop in the Atlanta area Friday. Choice made his way to Sandy Creek High in Tyrone, Ga. to see 2026 4-star Amari Latimer. Latimer, 6-0 and 200 pounds, sports 25 offers to date including Texas. Choice offered the Peach State star January 25, 2024. Since that time, Latimer has been on campus, and spent time with the entire offensive staff. Choice has left zero doubt with Latimer that he is a top target in the 2026 cycle. Latimer told OnTexasFootball Saturday that he is planning to attend the Texas vs. Georgia game October 19. Latimer by the numbers T…

A look at the updated scholarship count for the Texas Longhorns in the midst of the portal window. Texas has been active, with three additions out of the portal alone on Friday. An updated look at the scholarship count for the Longhorns, which currently sits at 83. *** Quarterback (3) Rs. So. Arch Manning Rs. Fr. Trey Owens Fr. KJ Lacey No movement at the QB position. Texas is solid with the current room and will be for 2025. Running Back (6) Jr. Tre Wisner Rs. So. CJ Baxter So. Jerrick Gibson Rs. Fr. Christian Clark Fr. Rickey Stewart Fr. James Simon A talented room, now with…

Post-Spring Evaluation of CFB's Top Teams Spring ball has concluded across the country and we are officially in the waiting-for-summer-conditioning period in the football season. College coaches are on the road recruiting and the student-athletes are wrapping up their semesters before moving to the summer. With that said, there are a few takeaways from across the country that I have picked up on over the last few weeks regarding the expected contenders in the 2025 College Football Playoff hunt. In terms of a run at the National Championship, there are a three tiers that I would consider to be in place moving forward. Where is 'there' you ask? For me it is a…

Texas kicked off summer conditioning this morning, the start of the next phase of the offseason in Austin, Texas. For those wondering, S Jonah Williams will be eased into workouts over the next week as the baseball season concluded, there is a plan to give him some time to catch his breath before being thrust right back into preparation for the 2026 football season. One nugget for next spring I can share is the plan is for Williams to lift with the football teams multiple times each week despite being in the middle of the baseball season. But of course, that is basically eight months away at this point. When Williams does arrive for summer workouts, that will me…

Texas' top 2028 QB target to visit this weekend American Heritage High (Plantation, Fla.) 2028 quarterback Neimann Lawrence is scheduled to be in Austin this weekend for Texas camp per a source close to the 4-star++ prospect. The 6-0.5, 205-pound natural passer has risen to the top of the Texas quarterback board in the 2028 cycle following a standout sophomore campaign for Miami Northwestern High. Texas quarterbacks coach AJ Milwee was by American Heritage in May to make sure Lawrence understands Texas' level of interest. This will be a third known visit to Texas by Lawrence. Along with in-state schools, Notre Dame has also become a program to know i…

Pretty good video from the Texas media department on the team moving onto campus for fall camp. "My haircut!" is a hilarious answer from Jelani McDonald. View full news story

Running back CJ Baxter is the only player listed as “doubtful” in this week’s initial injury availability report submitted to conference officials yesterday. Baxter has missed multiple practices in the past week while dealing with a lower leg injury sustained on the very first play of the UTEP game. His absence will limit the Horns’ offensive versatility somewhat. Baxter, when healthy, could pair with Tre Wisner in a two-back set that the Horns have yet to showcase this season. Sark has utilized the alignment with success in previous seasons. Baxter is also the team’s best short-yardage runner, most powerful running back and best pass protector at the …

Texas vs. Texas A&M battle? The recruitment of D.J. Sanders is scheduled to conclude on August 8, sometime after the sun goes down (subject to change in timing). The latest Intel OnTexasFootball has gathered in the last 12’ish hours is that there are a couple of key people close that aren’t in favor of Michigan. Texas has been in contact with D.J. and his circle in the last 24 hours. The same can be said for Texas A&M. If the key people continue to believe Michigan is not where the 6-4.5, 315 pounder needs to be, this one is headed for a Texas vs Texas A&M decision. There remains some cautious optimism in Austin. With that said, OTF i…

Ethan Burke's Case for Being Drafted Following His Texas Pro Day *** Tuesday's Pro Day at the Bubble provided the only time in the pre-draft process where all 32 NFL teams had a representative present to see edge rusher Ethan Burke in-person. Burke was snubbed from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis at the beginning of the month, so this opportunity was key for a strong showing as we head into the final stretch of NFL Draft conversations. Pro Days in particular are difficult to get accurate measurements and timings unless you don the logo of one of the NFL's 32 franchises on your chest, however, a source close to Burke's pursuit to the NFL shared with me …

Defensive Front Seven Discussion *** Continuing our series from earlier in the week where we focused on the offensive line and the skill positions. Today, we will focus on the defensive front seven for Will Muschamp and the Texas Longhorns. **** The Good – How about that edge room! You enter the year with a bonafide superstar and player who is in the conversation for being one of the best in the country with Colin Simmons. Coming off of a season where he ended with the SEC lead in sacks, there is plenty of reason for optimism for his increased weaponization under Muschamp. Additionally, Texas has plenty of reason for optimism with Lance…

Gird up your loins: Where Texas top targets are making official visits When looking at which programs the Longhorns are battling the most in the 2026 cycle, there is one that is at the top of the list. Georgia has 15 prospects locked in for official visits that Texas has targeted or potentially targeted in the cycle. That is the most ever in terms of Georgia vs. Texas potential battles. Next up is Texas A&M with 11 official visitors that are also making OV's to Texas. OTF provides a look at the programs hosting the most Texas targets: Visiting the Georgia Bulldogs (15)... Derrek Cooper, RB, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna OnTexasFoo…

Melbourne, Fla. - OnTexasFootball is live at Eau Gallie High to watch Brandon Brown at spring practice .

Texas is hosting a handful of top prospects today in the 2025 class with a larger contingency of 2026 recruits expected to arrive around noon. Will be posting all updates here from the busy afternoon in the thread below. *** A few notes: – 2026 San Antonio Madison WR Jordan Clay is expected to arrive earlier this afternoon to have a meeting with the coaching staff. Clay was offered June 1 at the Elite Camp. – Per our Gerry Hamilton earlier today: Myron Charles was scheduled to come in today ... OTF can now say. OTF was told a little while ago that he is/has had to reschedule that unofficial visit. – Five-star Michael Terry will b…

Ezavier Crowell, the RB from Jackson, Ala., has rescheduled his official visit to Texas.

Boom! A start to the 2027 class for the Texas Longhorns! Texas earns a commitment from 2027 Tustin (Calif.) LB Taven Epps has made his commitment to the Texas Longhorns Sunday afternoon. Epps, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound linebacker, recently visited Austin and quickly came away with his decision. Epps holds 32 offers at the time of his commitment and is currently ranked as a top-50 player in the country. Quite the start for the Horns in the 2027 cycle. View full news story

Another! The Longhorns continue their hot stretch with a commitment from 2026 Austin Anderson DB Yaheim Riley Friday afternoon! Riley had previously been committed to Houston before a Texas offer gave him second thoughts and eventually the commitment comes as the 8th in the class for the Longhorns. Riley joins Hayward Howard Jr. and potentially Jermaine Bishop Jr. as defensive backs in the class. Riley has been recruited as a nickel and it was clear the Longhorns prioritized his game after he visited in late spring and was escorted out by the entire coaching staff, including a personal escort to his car by Duane Akina. The Austin area defensive back tr…

The most Longhorns of the season saw snaps on Saturday vs. Sam Houston State. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said post game that 75 different players received a snap in some capacity. This of course is what happens when you win games 55–0. *** Offensive Snap Count 31 offensive players saw time out of 71 total snaps: 60 – Brandon Baker, Connor Robertson 46 – Trevor Goosby, Connor Stroh, Arch Manning, DJ Campbell 42 – Ryan Wingo 39 – Jordan Washington 38 – Jack Endries 31 – Parker Livingstone 27 – DeAndre Moore, Christian Clark 25 – Nick Brooks, Nate Kibble, Neto Umeozulu 22 – Jerrick Gibson …

Texas switched up the practice schedule a little bit for practice No. 6. Instead of getting out on the field Friday morning, the staff changed things up for a rare evening practice Thursday night to wrap up week two of the spring. With rain in the forecast for Friday morning, the move makes plenty of sense. But a few nuggets from the first two weeks of the spring. *** Let's Talk DBs – Finding the cornerback opposite of Malik Muhammad has been a priority and will remain one until the answer is clear as day. Right now, there are four names that have been mentioned as candidates for the position – Kobe Black, Warren Roberson, Santana Wilson and Kade…

Following Saturday's scrimmage, the Texas coaching staff met amongst themselves on Sunday. As Steve Sarkisian described it, it's the beginning of the winnowing process. From a personnel standpoint, this first scrimmage was about seeing which players already belonged and can be relied on, which players were knocking on the door of reliability, and which ones will likely need another full season of development. The Horns' coaches have some tough decisions ahead of them, in part because so many young players have made it tough on them. These two young classes - of sophomores and juniors - are extremely talented. And they are pushing to be included in that…