Texas Longhorns
From the Forty Acres in Austin, Texas | where champions are built and traditions never die.
It’s more than a university. It’s a way of life.
Burnt orange and white. The sound of the crowd. The pride of a state that does everything bigger.
From the gridiron to the hardwood, the diamond to the track. Every game, every match, every moment is fueled by one thing: Texas Fight.
Legends have worn these colors. New ones are rising.
This is power. This is pride. This is The University of Texas.
Hook ’em Horns!
Football:
Manning Throws 3 TDs as No. 20 Texas Holds Off No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31 AUSTIN, Texas — Texas quarterback Arch Manning bounced back from a concussion to deliver a stellar performance, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help the No. 20 Longhorns edge No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31 on Saturday. Manning opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo, setting the tone for Texas. The Longhorns appeared in control, leading 34-10 in the fourth quarter, before Vanderbilt mounted a furious comeback. Quarterback Diego Pavia scored on a run, threw a 67-yard touchdown to Eli Stowers, and later connected with Richie Hoskins for a TD with just 33 seconds remaining. Vanderbilt’s final attempt to recover an onside kick failed when the ball bounced off multiple players and went out of bounds. “Almost a playoff-level game in November,” said Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. “It’s a great win… You have to play a full 60 minutes in this conference.” Manning had missed part of last week’s game against Mississippi State due to a concussion but was cleared to start against the Commodores after completing the team’s injury protocol.
No. 22 Texas Comes Back to Beat Mississippi State 45-38 in Overtime STARKVILLE, Miss. — The No. 22 Texas Longhorns overcame a late deficit and an injury to quarterback Arch Manning, rallying to defeat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 45-38 in overtime on Saturday. Matthew Caldwell threw the game-winning touchdown to Emmett Mosley after Manning left the game with an apparent injury. Texas trailed 31-14 after three quarters but pulled within reach thanks to a 79-yard punt return by Ryan Niblett with 1:47 remaining in regulation. Even after falling behind 38-21 with 12:29 left—highlighted by Davon Booth’s 62-yard touchdown catch and run—the Longhorns kept fighting. Manning connected with Mosley on a 21-yard touchdown with 9:34 left, followed by Mason Shipley’s 26-yard field goal to make it 38-31 and force overtime. “Once a year you get a culture win, and this was ours,” said Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of a group of guys. Our toughness had to be at its peak for this program.” Manning finished 29 of 46 for 346 yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception, and also added a rushing touchdown before exiting in overtime.
Texas Longhorns Escape with Narrow Win at Kentucky After a big win last week, the Texas Longhorns faced a different kind of challenge on the road against the Kentucky Wildcats. Coming off a high-profile matchup, the Longhorns struggled to find their rhythm, managing a 16-13 victory in a game that fell short of expectations. While Texas came away with the win Saturday night, the offense looked sluggish at times, and the game proved far closer than many anticipated.
Basketball:
Texas drops season opener to No. 6 Duke at Dick Vitale Invitational CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke opened its season with a 75-60 victory over Texas on Tuesday night, overcoming a slow start behind a breakout performance from freshman Cameron Boozer and a strong showing by sophomore guard Isaiah Evans. Evans led all scorers with 23 points, including four three-pointers, while Boozer posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Duke center Patrick Ngongba added 10 points as the Blue Devils’ defense clamped down in the second half, holding the Longhorns to just 32% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers. For Texas, Dailyn Swain finished with 16 points, and newcomers Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis each chipped in 15 in head coach Sean Miller’s debut with the program. The opening half was a grind for Boozer, who went 0-for-7 from the field before halftime as Duke trailed 33-32 at the break. But the freshman flipped the script after intermission, attacking the rim and hitting 9 of 12 free throws while contributing on both ends with three steals, two assists, and a block. Duke struggled early, missing nine of its first ten shots and falling behind 7-3 before Evans caught fire from beyond the arc to spark a 23-10 run. Texas briefly regained control late in the half, but the Blue Devils’ balance and defensive intensity carried them through the final 20 minutes.
Mark leads balanced Texas attack in first win under Sean Miller AUSTIN, Texas — Graduate guard Tramon Mark scored 16 points to headline six Longhorns in double figures as Texas rolled past Lafayette, 97-60, on Saturday afternoon at Moody Center. The victory marked the first win for new head coach Sean Miller. Mark went 5-of-10 from the floor and knocked down five of six free throws while also recording two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. Sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis added 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds for his second career double-double, along with three blocked shots. Senior guard Chendall Weaver contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. Junior guard Simeon Wilcher added 12 points and connected on three of his four shots from beyond the arc. Dailyn Swain flirted with a double-double of his own, finishing with 10 points, nine boards, and six assists, while senior Jordan Pope chipped in 10 points and six assists. After Lafayette tied the game at 2-2 early, Texas went on a 15-4 run to take control at 17-6 and never looked back. The Longhorns continued to build on their lead throughout the first half, capped by a three-pointer from Mark that pushed the margin to 36-14. Texas led 46-28 at halftime. The Longhorns kept their foot on the gas after the break, with Pope’s jumper making it 50-30 less than a minute in. Lafayette briefly cut the deficit to 16, but Texas responded with a string of baskets from Wilcher and Vokietaitis to stretch the advantage past 30. Texas (1-1) dominated on both ends, shooting efficiently while limiting Lafayette (1-2) to sporadic offense down the stretch. The Longhorns return to Moody Center on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to face Fairleigh Dickinson at 7 p.m. CT. The matchup will stream live on SEC Network+.