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College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams is wrong, greedy and bad for the sport Original
The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams, but the move could weaken the regular season and add blowouts, bowl opt-outs and travel costs for fans. Brett Coomer/Staff photographer AUSTIN — It’s official. Come one, come all. OK, not exactly all. Not all 138 FBS teams, thank goodness. Give ’em time.
Texas, Texas Tech and UH all move up in AP top 25 football poll as Georgia is new No. 1
AUSTIN - Texas jumped two more spots to No. 8 in the new Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, and Georgia ascended to the top position after bludgeoning Ole Miss 42-7 on Saturday night. Houston climbed three spots to No. 14 after holding off Cincinnati , while Texas Tech held off West Virginia in a wild offensive contest totaling more than 1,200 yards and moved into the Top 10 at 10th. SMU is back in the rankings at No. 25 after beating Virginia Tech on Friday.
Texas, Texas Tech and UH all move up in AP top 25 football poll as Georgia is new No. 1
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates a play during the game against Missouri at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas jumped two more spots to No. 8 in the new Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, and Georgia ascended to the top position after bludgeoning Ole Miss 42-7 on Saturday night.
No. 7 Texas shows its mettle in gritty win over No. 18 Missouri that could be pivotal for CFP spot
COLUMBIA, MO. - Texas has arrived. Not that anyone truly knows where it's going, but it's probably somewhere good. While its final destination might still be up in the air, the seventh-ranked Longhorns continued their intriguing journey by getting to a better place. Texas finally played its most complete game of the season and revealed a clutch, productive offense to accompany its usual bone-rattling defense. Just in the nick of time. So cancel that APB for the offense.
Arch Manning, No. 7 Texas rally for win over No. 18 Missouri, avoid letdown on road Original
Raleek Brown caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and then his rushing TD clinched Texas' win over Missouri on Saturday. LG Patterson/Associated Press Texas running back Derrek Cooper scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov.
Texas receiver Ryan Wingo and two defensive backs upgraded to probable against Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Texas got some good news Friday night when wide receiver Ryan Wingo and defensive backs Graceson Littleton and Kade Phillips were upgraded from questionable to probable for Saturdays' game against Missouri Edge rusher Colin Simmons (ankle sprain) and wide receiver Cam Coleman (shoulder) remain questionable for the Longhorns. Running back Hollywood Smothers was ruled out. Subscribe There's more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢.
Texas receiver Ryan Wingo and two defensive backs upgraded to probable against Missouri
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) gets away from Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) in the third quarter of the Red River Rivalry game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 10, 2026. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman COLUMBIA, Mo. — Texas got some good news Friday night when wide receiver Ryan Wingo and defensive backs Graceson Littleton and Kade Phillips were upgraded from questionable to probable for Saturdays’ game against Missouri.
UT's chances at Mizzou and A&M's at South Carolina, plus CFP snubs | A Texas taks Original
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Austin. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman Fresh off its No. 7 ranking in the first College Football Playoff poll, Texas is at No. 18 Missouri ahead of a trip to No. 14 LSU. How will the Longhorns respond?
UT's chances at Mizzou and A&M's at South Carolina, plus CFP snubs | A Texas taks
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Austin. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman Article continues below this ad Do you think the Longhorns will overlook Missouri and be thinking about LSU? BOHLS: I really don’t, but the Tigers don’t necessarily need a complacent Texas team to pull off the win.
How can Texas beat Missouri? Longhorns will need to finally find a way to run to help Arch Manning Original
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off to Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Austin. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas has two options if it hopes to beat Missouri on Saturday. Unleash Arch Manning and have him pass for, say, 400 yards and five touchdowns. Or somehow, some way, by God knows how, find 150 yards rushing from someone, anyone.
Texas women beat Fairleigh Dickinson to open season, but clearly are a work in progress Original
Madison Booker, Texas' go-to player after a wave of offseason personnel losses, led the way with 24 points in Wednesday's season-opening win over Fairleigh Dickinson in Austin. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Rori Harmon doesn’t live here any more. Neither, in fact, do Jordan Lee or Aaliyah Crump or Justice Carlton. Kyla Oldacre? She gone.
Texas running back Hollywood Smothers ruled out against Missouri and 5 other Longhorns questionable Original
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball of to running back Hollywood Smothers (2) in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry game against the Oklahoma Sooners in Dallas, Oct. 10, 2026. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas running back Hollywood Smothers has been ruled out for the Missouri game on Saturday. Five of his teammates, including edge rusher Colin Simmons, were listed as questionable on the team’s SEC availability report Wednesday night.
Why fast start means more for Texas now, SEC coach concerns and Longhorns' youth takeover | Bohls Original
Rasheem Biles (3) and Texas could use another fast start against Missouri given the Longhorns' issues during the second half of recent games. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction: 1. On your mark, get set… It’s imperative that the Texas football team gets off to a fast start. Naturally every team wants to come out of the gates strong, especially on the road, and Texas has done that lately.
Texas' Marcus Spears Jr. makes immediate impact in debut - and he has plenty of freshman company
AUSTIN - As college debuts go, Marcus Spears Jr .'s first basketball game at Texas was, well, noticeable. Even before the first tip. Of course, it isn't every day that a college freshman's walk from the practice facility to the Moody Center arena for the season opener is videotaped so his famous father by the same name could see the live-action cut-in while appearing on ESPN's "NFL Live" before a Monday Night Football game in Seattle.
It's hard to tell because of all the Texas hype, but Missouri is a more complete team than Longhorns Original
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Columbia, Mo. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo/Jeff Roberson AUSTIN — The question was harmless enough. With three road games left in the last four weeks after only one true-road game all season, what’s it going to take to get the job done? “It’s gonna take a lot, definitely,” Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles said Monday.
Texas volleyball sweeps defending national champion Texas A&M, builds momentum for postseason
AUSTIN - Texas didn't exactly save its best for last. But the 14th-ranked Longhorn volleyball team certainly saved it for the No. 17 Aggies and swept the defending national champions before a packed house of 4,398, including the Longhorn band and women's hoop star Madison Booker, on Sunday afternoon at Gregory Gym. The last, of course, is yet to come in terms of the NCAA Tournament.
Isaiah Johnson brings big chip on his shoulder and an even bigger game to Texas basketball
AUSTIN - When Sean Miller was building his roster for his second season at Texas and looking for a point guard, the first call he made was to Isaiah Johnson He didn't need to make a second one. Miller landed the Colorado point guard before he had to look elsewhere for a dynamic player to quarterback his basketball team. "Yeah, I was the first to commit here," the 6-foot-2, 182-pound sophomore playmaker acknowledged. And why was he so eager to come play for the Longhorns?
Isaiah Johnson brings big chip on his shoulder — and an even bigger game to Texas basketball
Isaiah Johnson arrived at Texas believing players would want to join him. The point guard helped coach Sean Miller build one of the nation’s top transfer classes. Evan Bernstein/Getty Images AUSTIN — When Sean Miller was building his roster for his second season at Texas and looking for a point guard, the first call he made was to Isaiah Johnson. He didn’t need to make a second one.
No fuss, no muss: Texas gets rare stress-free win in hammering punchless Mississippi State
AUSTIN - For once, a Texas football game didn't come down to the last play. No Hail Mary. No final desperation. No last-second field goal. No hanging on for dear life. No losing either. Fingernails were safe on this night. Instead, Texas avoided any drama at all and totally dispatched a punchless Mississippi State team, almost pitching a shutout and overwhelming a Bulldogs team with some offensive firepower but a third-string quarterback.
No. 11 Texas rolls past Mississippi State for rare stress-free win of late Original
AUSTIN - Arch Manning threw for three touchdowns, and 11th-ranked Texas added a defensive score to finally win without any drama as the Longhorns overwhelmed Mississippi State 31-3 on Saturday night at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Heck, they even scored a touchdown in the third quarter. The Longhorns' second straight victory was anything but a showcase, however.
Is Texas vs Mississippi State a trap game? Will Big 12 get 2 CFP teams? | Golden and Bohls Original
Texas Longhorn head coach Steve Sarkisian and his team celebrate after beating Texas State at Darrell K Royal?Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman It's a spooky Halloween for some college football fans. While Texas A&M football is dealing with a nightmare on Elko Street, Texas football is hoping to haunt a Mississippi State team devastated by the loss of its top quarterback.
A trap game for UT? What's ailing A&M? A must-win for Tech? | A Texas take on college football
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for a receiver in the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday Oct. 24, 2026. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman The Texas Longhorns have another winnable game at home against a team with a backup quarterback, but that didn't work out too well against Florida. Perhaps Mississippi State will be a different story.
A trap game for UT? What's ailing A&M? A must-win for Tech? | A Texas take on college football
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for a receiver in the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday Oct. 24, 2026. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman Around college football, there are plenty of questions: A must-win for Texas Tech? Can Big 12 get two teams in the CFP? Any hope for Texas A&M? Will Lincoln Riley survive at USC? Article continues below this ad 1.
If Texas is going to stay in CFP conversation, Mississippi State is another must-win
Texas Longhorns linebackers Rasheem Biles and Justin Cryer played every snap against Ole Miss and may need to against Mississippi State as well. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman Tackling by the Texas secondary and Graceson Littleton and Derek Williams Jr. will be a key for Longhorns against Mississippi State.
Texas star Colin Simmons could play against Mississippi State after being upgraded to questionable
AUSTIN - Texas could get national sack leader Colin Simmons back from his high ankle sprain for Saturday's game against Mississippi State, according to the SEC availability report Wednesday night. Simmons was listed as questionable, which is an upgrade, and the Longhorns can also take heart in the fact that wide receiver Cam Coleman (shoulder) and running back Hollywood Smothers (ankle) were both listed as probable as was wide receiver Kaliq Lockett.
Texas star Colin Simmons could play against Mississippi State after being upgraded to questionable
Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons missed last week's game vs. Mississippi. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas could get national sack leader Colin Simmons back from his high ankle sprain for Saturday’s game against Mississippi State, according to the SEC availability report Wednesday night.
A $500 interception and a running game at Texas, plus Jeff Traylor for Baylor? | Bohls' nine things Original
Texas linebacker Justin Cryer cashed in on his interception against Mississippi. Stephen Spillman/Associated Press AUSTIN — While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction: 1. Jealousy will get you everywhere So will 500 bucks. Jelani McDonald and his buddies have a bone to pick. Well, actually the Texas defensive backs have some passes to pick. After all, their teammates at linebacker are showing them up. In the best way possible.
How does Texas plan to stay focused after win over Mississippi? Try Kobe Bryant's Mamba mentality Original
Texas quarterback Arch Manning has been watching HBO's "Entourage" to get a laugh and cope with college football's pressure. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas has gone Hollywood. That’s right. And we’re not just talking about Arch Manning’s national commercials.
Texas football mailbag: What's up with blown leads and Longhorns' onside-kick issues? Original
Texas special teams coordinator Jeff Banks' unit's issues with fielding onside kicks became an issue again in Saturday's win over Ole Miss. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Another roller-coaster Texas performance, albeit in a win over Ole Miss, prompted plenty of questions from readers, more than we can fit into our weekly Longhorn newsletter (you can sign up for it below).
Texas Longhorns lose offensive tackle Trevor Goosby for rest of season Original
Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) leaves the field in a cart after going down with an injury in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the Mississippi Rebels at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Oct. 24, 2026. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas’ All-American offensive tackle Trevor Goosby suffered a knee injury and will be out for the rest of the season, ESPN reported Sunday.
Texas moves up to No. 11 but Houston falls to No. 18 in AP top 25 football poll
AUSTIN - Texas is knocking on the Top 10 door. After surviving a huge comeback by Ole Miss, the Longhorns held on for a 34-27 win to snap a two-game losing streak and climb eight spots to No. 11. Texas Tech fell five spots to 13th after getting knocked off on the road by Cincinnati, and Houston dropped four places to 18th after losing a nail-biter on the road to Utah. Miami held onto the No. 1 ranking, but BYU plummeted to No. 8 after losing to UCF on the road, dropping six spots from second.
Texas moves up to No. 11 but Houston falls to No. 18 in AP top 25 football poll
Formula 1 NASCAR IndyCar MotoGP Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Texas moves up to No. 11 but Houston falls to No. 18 in AP top 25 football poll Texas Longhorns running back Michael Terry III (11) indicates a first down in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns' win over Mississippi Rebels 34-27 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Oct. 24, 2026.
Texas can't stand prosperity before coming through vs. Ole Miss, albeit in dangerous way to live
AUSTIN - Just when it appeared as if Texas had lost everything it could possibly lose, the 19th-ranked Longhorns actually remembered to win the game. Texas started the game as a team on a mission, playing inspired football and streaking to a commanding halftime lead before things began to break down. It lost a 21-point halftime lead. It lost its All-American left tackle Trevor Goosby and top wide receiver Cam Coleman probably to serious injuries after already missing edge rusher Colin Simmons.
Texas recovers after blowing big lead, hangs on to beat Ole Miss Original
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Mississippi linebacker Luke Ferrelliand and Mississippi linebacker Luke Ferrelli in the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday Oct. 24, 2026.
Should Texas QB KJ Lacey play vs Ole Miss? Answering Week 9 questions | Golden and Bohls Original
Karle "kj" Lacey Jr. of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026. Tim Warner/Getty Images Week 8 in the the college football season presents a slew of intriguing matchups. The Texas Longhorns face a must-win game against Ole Miss and will be without edge rusher Colin Simmons but plenty of questions about the future of quarterback Arch Manning.
Can UT stop Ole Miss? A&M's chances at Alabama? A hangover for UH? | A Texas take on college football Original
Quarterback KJ Lacey (9) passes during a drill at Longhorns football practice at Frank Denius Fields in Austin, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman The Texas Longhorns face a must-win game against Ole Miss and will be without edge rusher Colin Simmons but plenty of questions about the future of quarterback Arch Manning. Texas A&M is at Alabama and trying to salvage a season with the upset. In the Big 12, Houston has another ranked game, this time at Utah.
Texas launches 'sports intelligence platform' to incorporate technology, data and AI to help athletes Original
The sun rises over Royal-Memorial Stadium ahead of the game between the Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators, Oct. 17, 2026. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — The Texas athletic department and the Business of Sports Institute in the university's McCombs School of Business have teamed up to announce the launch of Bevo Lab to incorporate better technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence for student-athletes.
Texas tries to keep its edge (rush) against Mississippi's Trinidad Chambliss minus Colin Simmons Original
Texas edge Lance Jackson (40) tackled Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 in Austin. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Texas may be forced to rush Trinidad Chambliss with one hand tied behind its back. Or more accurately four hands tied behind its back.
Predictions on UT: A 7-5 season, Arch Manning turns pro and Steve Sarkisian makes changes | Bohls Original
Steve Sarkisian faces arguably his most important game as Texas coach with Ole Miss visiting after consecutive disappointing losses for the Longhorns. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction: 1. Just who is Texas? I have no clue. Neither does Steve Sarkisian. Through six games, the Longhorns have yet to establish a clear-cut offensive identity. Nothing much is working for this 4-2 team that is only 1-2 in SEC play.
Steve Sarkisian is sticking by Arch Manning, who vows to be better as pressure heats up for Texas Original
Backup KJ Lacey is getting first-team reps, but the embattled Arch Manning remains the Longhorns' starter, although coach Steve Sarkisian says he needs to see improvement. Alex Slitz/Getty Images AUSTIN — Steve Sarkisian promised a serious and thorough evaluation of his highly disappointing Texas football team after a second consecutive loss Saturday. He did not promise changes.
Texas football mailbag: What changes is Steve Sarkisian willing to make after two straight losses? Original
Steve Sarkisian said he would evaluate "everything" after Texas' second straight loss to an unranked team. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN — Another week, and another unsightly Texas loss, prompts plenty of questions from readers, more than we can fit into our weekly Longhorn newsletter. So here’s a crack at answering your questions about Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning and what troubles Texas football.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Bench Arch Manning? Major changes needed for Texas after another unacceptable loss to Florida
AUSTIN - One week after losing to its archrival, Texas returned to action Saturday with a painfully repetitive refrain. Same old, same old. As in the exact same 27-24 losing score as the crushing defeat against Oklahoma the week before. As in an identical and growing-old pattern of poor offensive performances as has been the case this entire season.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3.
Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets
Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Ohio State slid in at No. 3. Despite their losses, Notre Dame, Georgia and Indiana held tight in the top six, thanks to capital they built up with their 6-0 starts. Plus, the losses by the Fighting Irish and Hoosiers were against top-10 opponents. Follow live analysis and see what to look for this season below.
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