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Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images The Longhorns secured a victory, but how did they perform when it mattered? In a gritty 27-24 win against the No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns bounced back behind a stellar performance from quarterback Quinn Ewers, who shook off two tipped interceptions to throw for 288 yards and three touchdowns while … [Read more...] about Crunch Time: Analyzing Texas’ third-down and red-zone performance vs. Vanderbilt

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images For a team that has been heavily penalized this season on offense, the flags on the Longhorns in Nashville had an unusually-pronounced effect. Self-inflicted mistakes have been a consistent theme for the No. 6 Texas Longhorns since starting SEC play against the Mississippi State Bulldogs a month ago, continuing unabated in a way that … [Read more...] about How penalties impacted Texas vs. Vanderbilt

Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Plus: A blast from the past Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron has landed himself on this year’s Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist list. The annual award is given to the nation’s top collegiate defensive back. Barron, a redshirt senior, has become a highlight of Texas’ defense in 2024. How … [Read more...] about Longhorns Daily News: Texas DB Jahdae Barron is a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist

Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images Join the conversation with SB Nation Reacts! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texas Longhorns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Horns get a much-needed open week after three straight … [Read more...] about Reacts Survey: “Scariest” game remaining on the Longhorns schedule?

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images After playing multiple positions as a true freshman, injuries have forced the Waco Connally product into a prominent role. He looks ready for it. Jelani McDonald comin’, y’all. The Texas Longhorns sophomore safety flashed in his first career start against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, an early way point for the 2023 signee on a … [Read more...] about Fast-rising Jelani McDonald stepping up for Texas at safety