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Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a โpassionate fanbaseโ that needs to use โbetter discretionโ after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
Texas scores against Georgia 2 plays after interception 1st wiped out by penalty and trash on field
Read full article: Texas scores against Georgia 2 plays after interception 1st wiped out by penalty and trash on fieldTexas fans littered the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
SEC means more ... upsets? Three top 10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's vanquishing of Alabama
Read full article: SEC means more ... upsets? Three top 10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's vanquishing of AlabamaThe Southeastern Conferenceโs biggest shakeups havenโt come courtesy of newcomers Oklahoma and Texas so far, but from more unlikely culprits.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.
Texas QB Ewers back in practice but still questionable for No. 1 Longhorns' SEC opener
Read full article: Texas QB Ewers back in practice but still questionable for No. 1 Longhorns' SEC openerTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says quarterback Quinn Ewers is back in practice but remains questionable to play this week with an abdomen strain when the No. 1 Longhorns face Mississippi State.
Arch Manning to get first start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues recovery from abdomen strain
Read full article: Arch Manning to get first start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues recovery from abdomen strainTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says freshman quarterback Arch Manning will get his first career start Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.
Older Texas players enjoying return to No. 1 after 16 years and memories of 5-7 in 2021
Read full article: Older Texas players enjoying return to No. 1 after 16 years and memories of 5-7 in 2021The Texas Longhorns returned to class Monday as the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in 16 years and with college football buzzing about hotshot backup quarterback Arch Manning.
Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game
Read full article: Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next gameTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says injured starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is considered โquestionableโ for the No. 1 Longhorns game this week against Louisiana-Monroe.
Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
Read full article: Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping GeorgiaTexas is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia after the Bulldogs struggled to remain unbeaten against Kentucky.
Arch Manning takes over for injured Quinn Ewers, leads No. 2 Texas to 56-7 rout of UTSA
Read full article: Arch Manning takes over for injured Quinn Ewers, leads No. 2 Texas to 56-7 rout of UTSAArch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran 67 yards for another after taking over for injured starter Quinn Ewers in the second quarter to lead No. 2 Texas over UTSA 56-7 on Saturday night.
Big money: Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per year
Read full article: Big money: Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per yearTexas football coach Steve Sarkisianโs contract extension will push his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year under details released by the school's Board of Regents.
Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearance
Read full article: Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearanceTexas will give football coach Steve Sarkisian a four-year contract extension through 2030.
Arch Manning outlines his reasons for remaining a Texas Longhorn, even possibly as a backup
Read full article: Arch Manning outlines his reasons for remaining a Texas Longhorn, even possibly as a backupArch Manning says he envisions remaining at Texas even if current starting quarterback Quinn Ewers returns next season.
Washington's DeBoer, Texas' Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches
Read full article: Washington's DeBoer, Texas' Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coachesRemaking a roster has never been easier in college football for a coach taking over a new team.
Creative and aggressive play-callers fuel high-powered offenses for No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas
Read full article: Creative and aggressive play-callers fuel high-powered offenses for No. 2 Washington and No. 3 TexasNo. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas meet in a College Football Playoff matchup at the Sugar Bowl of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling.
Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meeting
Read full article: Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meetingWashington will meet Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1.
No. 7 Texas overwhelms Texas Tech 57-7 to reach Big 12 championship game
Read full article: No. 7 Texas overwhelms Texas Tech 57-7 to reach Big 12 championship gameKeilan Robinson returned a kickoff 95 yards for one of his two touchdowns, Bert Auburn made five field goals and No. 7 Texas overwhelmed Texas Tech 57-7 on Friday night to reach the Big 12 championship game.
Auburn FG and late defensive stand lift No. 7 Texas over No. 25 Kansas State 33-30 in OT
Read full article: Auburn FG and late defensive stand lift No. 7 Texas over No. 25 Kansas State 33-30 in OTBert Auburn kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime and the Texas defense got a key stop on fourth down to earn a 33-30 win Saturday in a matchup of Big 12 co-leaders.
Oklahoma and Texas could bid farewell to Big 12 with Red River rivalry rematch in title game
Read full article: Oklahoma and Texas could bid farewell to Big 12 with Red River rivalry rematch in title gameOklahoma and Texas might not be done playing each other in the Big 12 before going to the Southeastern Conference next year.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at Miami
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at MiamiThe final Red River Rivalry in the Big 12 before it moves to the Southeastern Conference felt like a chance for No. 3 Texas to lay claim to being the best team in the country.
Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 11 Longhorns after 2 games
Read full article: Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 11 Longhorns after 2 gamesAfter a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lamented no one seemed to be talking about how good the No. 4 Longhornsโ defense could be.
Hook 'em Horns! No. 11 Texas, Ewers pull off 34-24 victory at No. 3 Alabama
Read full article: Hook 'em Horns! No. 11 Texas, Ewers pull off 34-24 victory at No. 3 AlabamaQuinn Ewers finished what he started last season, passing for 349 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 11 Texas to a 34-24 victory over third-ranked Alabama on Saturday night in a huge win for a program trying to climb back into national championship contention.
No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth
Read full article: No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berthKendre Miller rushed for 138 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown in the third quarter that broke open a tense defensive struggle, and No. 4 TCU beat No. 18 Texas 17-10 to clinch a berth in the Big 12 championship game.
Sarkisian sorry for not singing "Eyes of Texas" after loss
Read full article: Sarkisian sorry for not singing "Eyes of Texas" after lossTexas coach Steve Sarkisian has apologized for not staying on the field to sing โThe Eyes of Texasโ after the Longhornsโ loss to Oklahoma State and promised it would never happen again.
Kansas snaps losing skid and stuns Texas 57-56 in OT
Read full article: Kansas snaps losing skid and stuns Texas 57-56 in OTJalon Daniel hit Jared Casey on a scrambling pass for a 2-point conversion in overtime and Kansas stunned Texas 57-56 Saturday night to snap their eight-game losing streak this season and a 56-game losing streak in Big 12 road games over the past 13 years.
Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"
Read full article: Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of school song โThe Eyes of Texas.โ.
SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21
Read full article: SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on Thursday to ponder life in his next league, the Southeastern Conference.
AP source: Big 12 leaders discuss how to keep Texas and OU
Read full article: AP source: Big 12 leaders discuss how to keep Texas and OUBig 12 leaders held a call without Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday to discuss how to keep the leagueโs flagship schools from bolting to the Southeastern Conference โ and contingency plans to survive without them.
Report finds 'no racist intent' behind song 'Eyes of Texas'
Read full article: Report finds 'no racist intent' behind song 'Eyes of Texas'FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, fans join in singing "The Eyes of Texas" after Texas defeated UTEP 59-3 in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. The University of Texas' long-awaited report on the history of the school song The Eyes of Texas found it had no racist intent, but the school will not require athletes and band members to participate in singing or playing it at games and campus events. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)AUSTIN, Texas โ The University of Texas' long-awaited report on โThe Eyes of Texasโ has found that the school song has โno racist intent," but the school president said athletes and band members will not be required to sing or participate when the song is played at games and campus events. The report also noted the song was first performed at a minstrel show, most likely with performers in blackface. โNobody has been, or will be, required to sing the song," Hartzell said.
AP Top 25 Podcast: Sarkisian's road from rehab to Texas
Read full article: AP Top 25 Podcast: Sarkisian's road from rehab to TexasSarkisian is the new head football coach at the University of Texas. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)Steve Sarkisian was out of college football five years ago, having lost a dream job because of his struggles with alcoholism. Now Sarkisian is a head coach again, landing the job at Texas after helping Alabama win a national championship as offensive coordinator. Plus, Urban Meyer's first misstep as an NFL coach and Gus Malzahn lands at UCF. Ad___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
AP Top 25 Podcast: Takeaways from 2020 coaching changes
Read full article: AP Top 25 Podcast: Takeaways from 2020 coaching changes(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)A pandemic could not stop some college football programs from spending millions to change football coaches. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, ESPNโs Adam Rittenberg joins Ralph Russo to talk about the lessons learned from the 2020โฒs coaching turnover. It is becoming harder than ever to lure well-established head coaches from stable situations. Meanwhile, minorities are still woefully underrepresented among major college head coaches. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Bama hires ex-Texans coach OโBrien as offensive coordinator
Read full article: Bama hires ex-Texans coach OโBrien as offensive coordinatorFILE - In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien watches during an NFL football training camp in Houston. Alabama has hired former Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)TUSCALOOSA, Ala. โ National champion Alabama has hired former Houston Texans head coach Bill OโBrien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. O'Brien also served as offensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions and won national coach of the year honors after going 8-4 in 2012. A 28-year coaching veteran and former Brown defensive player, O'Brien was also offensive coordinator at Duke.
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"
Read full article: New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)AUSTIN, Texas โ Fresh off a national title with Alabama, Steve Sarkisian plans big changes to Texas' football program. Sarkisian said that while discussion about "The Eyes of Texas "and other issues are welcome, โ'The Eyes of Texas' is our school song. Texas, without a conference championship since 2009, is itching to see if Sarkisian can produce similar results in Austin. Texas expects quick results from Sarkisian, recent winner of the Broyles Award given to college footballโs top assistant coach. Asked about scheduling A&M again, Sarkisian said โI would love to play that game.โSarkisian is Texasโ fourth head coach since 2009.
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear
Read full article: Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclearNow the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State? โI think you absolutely have to prepare as if he's going to play,โ Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson posted photos on Twitter showing her visiting with coach Ryan Day and the team in the school's indoor practice facility. WEST COAST EXPORTSThe West Coast will be well represented in the national championship game among the players, if not the football programs themselves. Alabama All-America tailback Najee Harris, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and Buckeyes All-America guard Wyatt Davis are all from California.
Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game
Read full article: Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)Steve Sarkisian is the latest Alabama coordinator to be drawing up game plans for a national title showdown before leaving for a new head coaching job. The Longhorns fired Tom Herman and hired Sarkisian eight days before the national championship game Monday night against No. The difference this time is the accelerated time frame from Sarkisianโs hiring to the title game. Alabama beat Oklahoma in the semifinals before a 44-16 loss to Clemson in the national title game. Nearly a month passed from his hiring to the January 2012 title game rematch against LSU, which โBama won 21-0.
Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian
Read full article: Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC SarkisianThe move comes just a few hours after Texas announced the firing of Tom Herman after four seasons with no Big 12 championships. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)AUSTIN, Texas โ Texas was tired of waiting for Tom Herman to deliver a Big 12 title and turn the Longhorns back into national championship contenders. Texas fired Herman on Saturday after four winning seasons, then hours later announced it was giving the job to the Alabama offensive coordinator. He will be Texasโ fourth head coach since the programโs last Big 12 championship in 2009. Of note, Sarkisian was a USC assistant when Texas beat the Trojans for the national championship in the epic 2006 Rose Bowl.
Nick Saban, Alabama AD Greg Byrne test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Nick Saban, Alabama AD Greg Byrne test positive for COVID-19FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference's biggest regular-season showdown. Patterson, File)Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. Saban has led Alabama to five national titles since taking over the program in 2007, and also won one at LSU. Alabama's head trainer Jeff Allen and medical director Jimmy Robinson said in a joint statement that Saban and Byrne were the only initial positive tests.
Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive
Read full article: Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive10 Florida's game against defending national champion LSU was postponed Wednesday to tentatively Dec. 12 after the SEC postponed Missouri-Vanderbilt on Monday. Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is going through a similar situation. To play, the SEC requires at least 53 on game days. Timing is critical depending on the day of the week a positive test or tracing result returns. โEvery time youโre taking a test," Mason said, โyou're crossing your fingers ... you don't have anybody in harm's way."