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Texas fired head coach Tom Herman after four seasons on Saturday and announced it had hired Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as the next head coach.

Tom Herman out, Steve Sarkisian in as Texas football coach

Goodbye Tom Herman. Hello Steve Sarkisian. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/21

Tom Herman will return as Texas football coach in 2021, athletic director Chris Del Conte confirmed on Saturday.

Tom Herman to return as Texas football coach in 2021

Tom Herman will be the head coach of the Texas Longhorns next year, athletic director Chris Del Conte confirmed on Saturday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/13/20

Texas shuts down football operations, cancels Kansas game due to COVID-19 issues

Texas canceled its final regular-season football game against Kansas and shut down its football facilities on Thursday afternoon due to COVID-19. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/10/20

Texas State Bobcats wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) brings in a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Texas State and Arkansas State on November 21, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas.

Texas State showing signs of improvement in Spavital's second season

SAN MARCOS — Saturday was just one game in another difficult year for Texas State, but perhaps it also represented the optimistic way the program is heading under second-year head coach Jake Spavital. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/22/20

Joseph Ossai had 12 tackles and three sacks in Texas’ 41-34 overtime win at No. 6 Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Joseph Ossai continues to dominate for resurgent Longhorns

Joseph Ossai turned into an actual monster on Halloween. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/4/20

Sam Ehlinger completed 15-of-23 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown and ran for 51 yards and two touchdowns.

Longhorns in a better mood following bounce-back win over Baylor

Tom Herman was in a better mood on Monday, and understandably so. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/27/20

Texas head coach Tom Herman said Monday he is not mandating every play sing 'The Eyes of Texas' after each football game.

Herman says athletes not required to sing 'Eyes of Texas'

What happens after Texas plays a game has become just as watched as what happens during it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/19/20

Cade Brewer and Texas are scheduled to host Baylor Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The Bears have had three games postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 issues.

Longhorns use bye week to rest and recharge ahead of showdown with Baylor

Texas used the bye week to rest and recharge. The biggest on-field focus for head coach Tom Herman was the running game, both how to make it better on the offensive side of the ball and how to … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/18/20

Sam Ehlinger and Texas lost to Oklahoma on Saturday. The Longhorns have a bye this week and are next scheduled to host Baylor on Oct. 24.

Longhorns at a crossroads after 4OT loss to Oklahoma

It feels as if the Texas football season is at the tipping point. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/15/20

Through three games, Sam Ehlinger has thrown for 924 yards — the second-best mark in the country — and 14 touchdowns.

Herman, Longhorns staying optimistic to start rivalry week

The week leading up to the Red River Showdown every year is always intense. But like everything else in 2020, things are a little different. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/6/20

Tom Herman and Texas escaped Lubbock with a 63-56 win over Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon.

Herman, Longhorns regrouping after wild comeback win against Texas Tech

The Texas defense is embarrassed, and looking at the most recent score, they have every reason to be. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/28/20

Roschon Johnson was the starting running back against UTEP, but Keaontay Ingram finished with more yards and carries.

Longhorns feeling quietly confident ahead of Big 12 opener

Tom Herman said there’s a quiet confidence in the Texas locker room. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/22/20

Former Leander football player Greg Kelley announced he had received a football scholarship from Eastern Michigan.

Greg Kelley receives football scholarship from Eastern Michigan

Former Leander football star Greg Kelley is getting an opportunity to play big-time college football.Kelley, who spent three years in prison following a wrongful conviction in a child sexual assault … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/21/20

Sam Ehlinger finished 25-of-33 passing for 426 yards and five touchdowns in Texas' blowout win over UTEP on Saturday.

Herman happy with Longhorns' effort after blowout win over UTEP

Tom Herman and Texas are fully focused on football, and that focus paid off in a big way. After fighting through limited practices and tight protocols due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/16/20

Texas is planning to allow 25% capacity at DKR this season, athletic director Chris Del Conte said in an email to season ticket holders over the weekend.

Big 12 football pressing on, Texas plans for 25% capacity at DKR

The Big 10 and Pac 12 conferences announced last week they were suspending the football season, but the Big 12 is pressing on. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/17/20

Jax McCauley, a two-time all-state linebacker from Vandegrift, officially committed to play football with the Mountaineers on Wednesday morning.

Vandegrift linebacker Jax McCaluey carrying on family tradition at West Virginia

Jax McCauley is carrying on the family tradition at West Virginia. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/6/20