Longhorns Daily News: Texas OL Kelvin Banks among final contenders for Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award

Plus: Texas volleyball back to SEC play

Earlier this week, it was announced that Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks has been named a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy, as well as a finalist for the Lombardi Award. Banks is the first Longhorn in more than two decades to be named a finalist for the latter honor.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

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• Texas volleyball takes on Oklahoma today.