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Texas football updates roster and reveals new jersey numbers

The numbers for Texas’ newcomers have been announced.

The 2022 college football season is just around the corner. Texas enters the new year with sights set on bounce-back season after a 5-7 campaign a year ago.

Major reason for optimism around the Longhorns program stems from the exciting group of newcomers joining the Texas team. The entire list of fresh faces from the high school class of 2022 and some established transfers have made it to campus ready for the start of fall camp.

Texas has released an updated version of the roster with the finishing touches before the new season.

The last few transfers, Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey, Tarique Milton and Agiye Hall have been added to the official roster, along with the remainder of the 2022 freshman class.

Here is a look at the new jersey numbers for Texas’ latest roster additions.

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WATCH: Five-star Texas WR commit Johntay Cook’s highlight tape

Johntay Cook is a problem for opposing defenses.

Johntay Cook is one of the nation’s most dynamic playmakers in the 2023 recruiting cycle.

The five-star ranks as the No. 6 pass catcher in the country and the No. 6 overall prospect in the state of Texas, according to the 247Sports composite.

Landing the DeSoto high school product was a major splash for Steve Sarkisian and wide receivers coach Brennan Marion. Cook chose the Longhorns over the likes of Oregon, Michigan, Alabama and Texas A&M.

Cook excels on the football field using his elite speed and great ball skills. He is one of the sharpest route runners in the class and is a great fit for Sark’s offensive scheme.

Here is a look at Cook’s junior year film where he snagged 38 catches for 806 yards and a whopping 19 touchdowns. Texas fans have lots to be excited about with Cook in the fold.

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Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy named preseason All-Americans

Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy are getting lots of preseason respect.

Texas superstars running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Xavier Worthy have established themselves as two of the best players in the country on the offensive side of the ball.

The duo returns for the 2022 season with expectations through the roof.

Walter Camp named Robinson (first-team) and Worthy (second-team) to its preseason All-American rosters.

Robinson totaled 1,127 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns in the 10 games before injury in his 2021 campaign. A key element to his game is in the passing attack where he added 295 receiving yards and four scores.

The junior-to-be is a Heisman favorite and a potential first-round NFL draft pick.

Worthy broke out on the scene last season and quickly becomes Texas’ top pass catcher. He enjoyed a freshman All-American season where he hauled in 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. Worthy has the chance to improve on those numbers this season in what should be a more dynamic Texas offense.

Steve Sarkisian has two of the best weapons in college football at his disposal entering the 2022 season.

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No. 9 Texas earns a gritty 5-2 victory over Louisiana Tech

Texas shows their toughness in a 5-2 win over Louisiana Tech.

No. 9 Texas baseball is one game away from the Super Regionals after a hard-fought victory over Louisiana Tech. The 5-2 win marks the eighth straight regional win for David Pierce and Texas.

Lousiana Tech starting pitcher Ryan Jennings kept the Texas bats off balance all game. The hard-throwing righty spread out three hits across six innings of work. Dylan Campbell’s solo home run in the second inning is all Texas could muster against Jennings.

Texas’ bats woke up in a big way in the seventh inning. Louisiana Tech made the move to All-Conference closer Kyle Crigger who had been close to unhittable this year. Crigger had no answers for the Horns lineup as Texas rallied for three runs in the frame to break the game open.

Lucas Gordon did a great job of battling without his best stuff on the mound. He escaped jam and after jam to limit the Bulldogs’ offense to just one run in 5.2 innings before turning the ball over to Tristan Stevens.

Stevens picked up the win while slamming the door on Louisiana Tech going 3.1 in his new role out of the pen. His performance secured the victory for Texas as well as keeping the rest of the bullpen fresh for the rest of the regional.

Texas will await the winner of Louisiana Tech and Air Force for the regional final on Sunday night.

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Former Longhorn WR Marcus Washington commits to Nebraska

The move to Nebraska reunites Washington with his former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson.

Former Texas wide receiver Marcus Washington is off to Nebraska to join Scott Frost’s program in the Big Ten. Continue reading “Former Longhorn WR Marcus Washington commits to Nebraska”

Five-star QB Arch Manning sets official visit to Texas in June

Arch Manning will be back in Austin this summer.

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning and tight end Will Randle will be back in Austin this summer. Continue reading “Five-star QB Arch Manning sets official visit to Texas in June”

FOX Sports picks up TV rights to Texas vs. Alabama

The highly anticipated Sept. 10 matchup between Texas and Alabama will take place on FOX Sports. 

Anytime two blue blood programs face off in college football it builds plenty of excitement.

Nick Saban will bring his Crimson Tide to Austin to battle it out against his former offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

The highly anticipated Sept. 10 matchup between Texas and Alabama will take place on FOX Sports. A potential Big Noon Kickoff time would mean an uncomfortably hot football game as temperatures will likely be close to triple-digits.

 

Alabama is fresh off an SEC championship and a national title loss to Georgia. The Tide returns the 2021 Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young and the best pass rusher in the nation in Will Anderson. Alabama is currently the odds on favorites to win the national championship in 2022.

Texas will have the chance to prove to the college football world the disappointing 2021 season is behind them with a strong showing in Week 2. Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy return along with a talented group of transfers to make up what should be an explosive offense. The defense will benefit from another year in Pete Kwiatkowski’s system.

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Five freshmen to watch in Texas’ Orange-White spring game

These talented freshmen are ready to make their Texas debut.

Texas’ 2022 Orange-White spring game is filled with plenty of intriguing storylines. Continue reading “Five freshmen to watch in Texas’ Orange-White spring game”

Both Texas QB’s Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers impressing in spring practice

Texas’ quarterback battle is heating up.

The Hudson Card vs. Quinn Ewers battle is one of the notable quarterback competitions in the nation. Continue reading “Both Texas QB’s Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers impressing in spring practice”