Plus: Let’s warm those hearts real quick
It’s likely safe to say that Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook is pumped to begin Southeastern Conference play this weekend versus a lowly Mississippi State Bulldogs.
“This is the baby NFL, that’s what they call it,” Johntay Cook said Monday, per Inside Texas, describing the athletic difference between the SEC and Big Ten, which are both increasingly becoming known as the “Power 2,” and runner-ups like Texas’ most recent former league, the Big 12, and the ACC, the latter of which gets complicated.
“[We] just want to show them what we’ve got,” Cook added.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Texas RB Jaydon Blue records his largest workload since high school
Austin American-Statesman: What makes Texas LB Liona Lefau so special? His Hawaii home, teammates say
Austin American-Statesman: What to know about Texas volleyball as it enters the SEC
247Sports: 10 thoughts on Texas, Mack and Manny reunited, the SEC and Lane Kiffin’s dog tweeting at Hawk Tuah Girl
Inside Texas: Column: Steve Sarkisian talks, and now his program listens
Inside Texas: Texas team quick hitters between ULM and Mississippi State
Inside Texas: Why teams are returning fewer kicks against the Texas Longhorns
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
‘Business as usual’ for Texas as they open SEC play
WATCH: Quinn Ewers brings the juice with fiery speech to start fourth quarter vs. ULM
Crunch Time: Breaking down Texas’ third-down and red-zone performance vs. ULM
Reacts Survey: Will Texas remain perfect against the spread?
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: 2027 Top247 LB Taven Epps ready for second visit to Texas
247Sports: Following the Future: How Texas football commits performed over the weekend
Inside Texas: 2026 Texas legacy Jalen Lott is impressed by recent visit, already plans to return to 40 Acres
SEC SHOWDOWN
Austin American-Statesman: Texas vs. Mississippi State: Why SEC opener might have a Big 12 flavor
Austin American-Statesman: Texas vs. Mississippi State: What is the state of Bulldogs football?
247Sports: Take Two: Should Quinn Ewers return if not 100%, which SEC team scares you most, favorite candy and more
247Sports: SEC power rankings Week 5: Georgia, Alabama represents heavyweight bout
Good Bull Hunting: Useless Breakdown: Texas A&M vs. Arkansas
Rock M Nation: Bye Week Breakdown: Offense
Rocky Top Talk: WATCH: Peyton Manning, Nico Iamaleava, Bru McCoy, Josh Heupel walk out with Morgan Wallen ahead of Sunday concert at Neyland Stadium
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama Football 2024 Preview: What you need to know about the Georgia Bulldogs’ offense
A Sea Of Blue: Chip Trayanum cleared to play
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Bill Belichick to Jaguars is NFL’s hottest coaching rumor. Does it make sense?
SB Nation: Miller Moss’ unexpected journey could lead USC to the College Football Playoff
SB Nation: UNLV QB leaves undefeated team after NIL promises go unfulfilled
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- This shit is wholesome.
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— Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) September 21, 2024