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Phenomenal win. Texas is playing loose. Love their body language. Their response to adversity. If they play like that next game, they don’t lose.

As we continue the countdown to kickoff, we've reached one of the more unusual jersey numbers in Texas football history. Some numbers are loaded with All-Americans, national champions and Hall of Famers. Others require a little more digging through the record books. No. 94 falls into the second category. Michael Pollack (1990) Pollack wore No. 94 during the 1990 season and turned in one of the better kicking campaigns in Texas history. That year, he connected on 20 of 25 field-goal attempts, good for 80 percent, while also making all 32 extra-point attempts. His 92 points helped Texas finish 10-2 and capture the Southwest Conference Championship. Current No. 94: Jamarion Carlton The current owner of No. 94 is freshman EDGE Jamarion Carlton. A four-star recruit who enrolled early in the spring of 2026, Carlton arrived on campus after an impressive senior season that included 68 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 games. It's far too early to know where Carlton's Texas career will ultimately rank, but he's the next player with an opportunity to add some history to the number.

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We're 95 days away from Texas football, which means it's time to look at some of the best Longhorns to ever wear No. 95. Marcus Tubbs (DT, 2000-03) The oversized defensive tackle was one of the most dominant interior defenders of the Mack Brown era, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors, serving as a team captain and eventually becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick. During his Texas career, Tubbs recorded 207 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and five forced fumbles while helping anchor some of the best defenses of the early 2000s. Poona Ford (DL, 2014-17) Few players have been more respected by Longhorn fans over the past decade than Poona Ford. Despite often being overlooked because of his size, Ford became one of the nation's most disruptive defensive linemen and was named the 2017 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year. He started 30 games during his career and developed a reputation as one of the toughest players to wear burnt orange. Oscar Giles (DE, 1987-90) Before becoming a longtime Texas assistant coach, Giles made his mark as one of the program's top pass rushers. A three-year starter, Giles earned AP All-SWC honors and helped Texas capture the 1990 Southwest Conference championship. He finished his career with 22 sacks, a total that still ranks among the best in school history. Three different eras. Three outstanding defensive linemen. One great jersey number. 95 days until kickoff. Who's your favorite?

Today’s countdown number belongs to a pair of defensive tackles from two very different eras of Texas football. One helped bridge the gap from the Southwest Conference to the Big 12. The other took one of the most unusual paths to success in recent Longhorn history. 1. Chris Whaley (2009-13) Chris Whaley arrived at Texas as a highly regarded running back, but injuries and roster needs eventually led him to defensive tackle. The move paid off. Whaley became a key contributor on the defensive line and served as a team captain during the 2013 season. He finished his career with 67 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three sacks across 47 games. His most memorable accomplishment came in 2013 when he scored two defensive touchdowns, becoming the first Texas defensive tackle ever to return two fumbles for touchdowns in the same season. For a player who began his career carrying the football, it’s fitting that some of his biggest moments came with the ball in his hands. 2. Chris Akins (1994-97) Akins was a steady presence on the defensive front during one of the most important transitional periods in Texas football history. A three-year letterman and senior starter, he helped the Longhorns capture the final Southwest Conference championship in 1995 before helping Texas win the first Big 12 Championship in program history the following season. Akins’ play earned him an opportunity at the next level, where he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1998 NFL Draft. While his name may not be as widely remembered today, he was an important piece of some significant Texas teams during the mid-1990s. No. 96 isn’t the deepest number in Texas history, but both players left their mark on the program in unique ways.

While No. 97 doesn’t have the star power of some other numbers, it has been worn by a pair of productive interior defenders and is currently occupied by a player who has a chance to make a name for himself in a hurry. 1. Frank Okam (2004-07) The easy choice at the top. At 6-foot-5 and more than 300 pounds, Frank Okam was one of the most physically imposing defensive tackles of the Mack Brown era. He earned Freshman All-American honors before developing into one of the top defensive linemen in college football. Okam was a 2006 ESPN First-Team All-American, collected multiple All-Big 12 honors and finished his Texas career with 160 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Most importantly, he was a key contributor on Texas’ 2005 national championship team. Heading into his senior season, many draft analysts viewed him as a potential first-round NFL pick because of his rare combination of size and athleticism. 2. Chris Nelson (2014-18) Chris Nelson may not have received the same national recognition as Okam, but he became a highly respected player from the Charlie Strong and Tom Herman eras. Nelson appeared in 45 games, made 29 starts, served as a team captain and finished his career with 109 tackles and 15.5 tackles for loss. 3. Alex January (Current No. 97) The story is still being written. January enters the 2026 season as the current owner of No. 97 and possesses the talent to eventually challenge for a spot on this list.

I can’t say the things I would like to say right now because Bobby wouldn’t appreciate me using such language.

100% would be flagged today lol

Thanks. It’s been fun to read about each team! Definitely brushing up on my Horns knowledge, that’s for sure.

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The 1929 Longhorns finished 5-2-2, but that record doesn’t begin to tell the story. For the first half of the season, Texas was virtually untouchable. The Longhorns opened the year with five consecutive shutout victories over St. Edward’s, Centenary, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Rice. Through five games, Texas had outscored opponents 120-0 and had not allowed a single point. Five games. Five wins. Five shutouts. That’s one of the most dominant starts in program history. Texas allowed only 28 points all season, an improvement from the 32 points surrendered by the 1928 Southwest Conference championship team. In fact, over the two-year span of 1928 and 1929, the Longhorns allowed just 60 total points in 18 games. Even more impressive? Only two opponents scored on Texas all season. TCU managed 15 points in a 15-12 victory, and Texas A&M scored 13 points in the season finale. That’s it. Officially, Texas recorded five shutout victories. Unofficially, the Longhorns held seven of their nine opponents scoreless when you include back-to-back 0-0 ties against SMU and Baylor. Seven of nine opponents failed to score a single point against Texas. Modern fans will never see another season quite like it. The strangest part of the year is how dramatically the season changed after the 5-0 start. Texas went from outscoring opponents 120-0 through five games to going 0-2-2 over its final four contests. The Longhorns played consecutive scoreless ties against SMU and Baylor before falling to TCU and Texas A&M to close the year. Despite the disappointing finish, the season still featured one of the most notable wins of the era. Texas defeated Oklahoma 21-0 in Dallas as the rivalry resumed after a multi-year hiatus. What would eventually become one of college football’s greatest rivalries returned to the schedule in 1929. 1929 Schedule & Results • St. Edward’s - W 13-0 • Centenary - W 20-0 • at Arkansas - W 27-0 • Oklahoma - W 21-0 • Rice - W 39-0 • at SMU - T 0-0 • Baylor - T 0-0 • TCU - L 12-15 • at Texas A&M - L 0-13 Seven opponents never scored. Nearly 100 years later, that’s still hard to comprehend.

As we continue the countdown to the 2026 Texas football season, today’s spotlight falls on one of the premier defensive line numbers in Longhorn history: No. 98. 1. Brian Orakpo (2005-08) Few defensive players in Texas history can match what Brian Orakpo accomplished in burnt orange. The Houston native capped his career with one of the greatest individual seasons ever by a Longhorn defender in 2008, earning unanimous All-American honors while sweeping some of college football’s most prestigious awards. Orakpo won the Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award while also being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his Texas career with 132 tackles, 38 tackles for loss and 22 sacks and was a member of the 2005 national championship team. When discussing the greatest defensive ends in school history, Orakpo’s name is always near the top of the list. 2. Tony Brackens (1992-95) Before Orakpo, there was Tony Brackens. One of the most dominant defensive players of the Southwest Conference era, Brackens earned Consensus All-American honors in 1995 and was a three-time First-Team All-SWC selection. Brackens finished his Texas career with 24 sacks and played a major role in the Longhorns’ final Southwest Conference championship. His combination of power, athleticism and production helped launch a lengthy NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he became one of the franchise’s all-time great defenders. He remains one of the most underrated stars in Texas football history. 3. Moro Ojomo (2018-22) Moro Ojomo may not have the trophy case of Orakpo or Brackens, but he did have an impact A five-year Longhorn who appeared in 50 career games, Ojomo became a key leader during Texas’ climb back into national contention under Steve Sarkisian. His leadership, toughness and steady play helped lay the foundation for the program’s resurgence. Ojomo was a multi-year starter, helped Texas win the 2022 Alamo Bowl and was part of the roster that launched the Longhorns back into the College Football Playoff era before moving on to the NFL. No. 98 has been home to some outstanding defensive linemen over the years. Now it’s your turn: Who is the greatest Longhorn to ever wear No. 98? Who is your favorite?

So close. They did make A&M burn through some pitching though!

Told yall they don’t make it to CWS.

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We still hating on Schloss for not taking the SEC Tournament seriously and “momentum” or…..?

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Pitching for HC will be senior Jayden Wywoda. In the Crusaders conference tournament, Wywoda threw 122 pitches that Monday, then followed that up with 74 pitches just two days later. He's durable, that's for sure. He's boasting a 3.76 ERA on the season.

We continue our countdown series, where every day from now until kickoff we take a look back at the Texas team that matches the countdown number. Today, that means the 1928 Texas Longhorns. The 1928 season was one of the most important years in Texas football history, and not just because the Longhorns won the Southwest Conference championship. This was the first Texas team to wear the darker burnt orange uniforms that would eventually become the iconic Texas Orange look fans know today. Before that, the brighter orange jerseys had a tendency to fade badly over time, leading to opposing fans jokingly calling Texas the “yellow bellies.” Head coach Clyde Littlefield wanted a tougher, darker shade that held up better. Texas finished 7-2 overall, won the SWC championship, outscored opponents 122-32, allowed just 32 total points all season, and posted five shutouts in nine games. They also closed the season like champions, shutting out Baylor, TCU and Texas A&M in three straight games to secure the conference crown. And here’s another piece that makes 1928 special: it helped preserve the sound of Texas football history. In May of that year, members of the Longhorn Band and the University Men’s Chorus traveled to San Antonio to make what are considered the earliest known recordings of “The Eyes of Texas” and “Texas Taps,” later known as “Texas Fight.” The songs were pressed onto a Victor 78 rpm record just days after the 25th anniversary of “The Eyes of Texas.” So in a lot of ways, 1928 helped shape both the look and the sound of Texas football. 99 days out.

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We are officially 99 days away from Texas football. That means the countdown to kickoff is on. Every day from now until the season opener, we’ll take a look at some of the best Longhorns to wear the corresponding number. When you talk about No. 99 in Texas history, the conversation starts with Steve “Mongo” McMichael. McMichael was an absolute monster on the Forty Acres. A two-time All-American at Texas, a two-time All-SWC selection, the 1979 team MVP, and later a College Football Hall of Famer and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Tony DeGrate has a very real case to be near the top of this list. He was a consensus All-American in 1984, won the Lombardi Award, was a two-time All-SWC pick and put together one of the most ridiculous defensive seasons in school history. His 1984 season included a Texas single-season record 123 solo tackles. Roy Miller was a force in the middle of that Texas defense in the 2000s. He played in 49 games, finished with 138 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and 44 pressures, earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2008 and was the Defensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl. Keondre Coburn also deserves mention. A multi-year starter, a 51-game Longhorn, second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022, and one of the key interior defensive linemen as Texas started building back toward being Texas again. Who is your favorite? Who is the best to ever wear it? Ninety-nine days until kickoff. Ninety-nine days until Texas football is back.