Longhorns Daily News: Texas S Michael Taaffe is latest SEC co-defensive player of the week

Plus: Some hot-takes on Texas football

The Southeastern Conference has named Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe co-defensive player of the week. Taaffe, a redshirt junior, had six tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in Texas’ road win over the Vanderbilt Commodores last weekend.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

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ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

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RECRUITING ROUNDUP

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SEC SHOWDOWN

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