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Big 12 announces new schedule for the 2020 season

On the same day the Big 10 and the Pac 12 canceled their fall seasons, the Big 12 has released their revised schedule. You can view it here.

On the same day the Big Ten and the Pac-12 canceled their 2020 fall seasons, the Big 12 has released their revised schedule. Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram first reported the conference could release the new schedule on Tuesday night.

Going into the release we already knew The Longhorns’ home and away opponents. Baylor, Iowa State, TCU, and West Virginia were going to be traveling to Austin, while Texas would play Kansas State, Texas Tech, Kansas, and Oklahoma State on the road.

For now, the annual Red River Shootout is going to be played at the historic Cotton Bowl in Dallas. That is the way it should be and both Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte and Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione should do everything in their power to keep it in Dallas.

Here is Texas’ full new schedule:

  • Sept. 26 @ Texas Tech
  • Oct. 3 vs TCU
  • Oct. 10 vs Oklahoma (Dallas)
  • Oct. 17 BYE
  • Oct. 24 vs Baylor
  • Oct. 31 @ Oklahoma State
  • Nov. 7 vs West Virginia
  • Nov. 14 BYE
  • Nov. 21 @ Kansas
  • Nov. 28 vs Iowa State
  • Dec. 5 @ Kansas State
  • Dec. 12 OR Dec. 19 Big 12 Championship Game (Arlington)

A couple things of note in the new schedule.

First, there are two bye weeks for every team across the conference. Texas will play Baylor and travel to Kansas off of their two bye weeks. The Jayhawks are the only team that will have a bye before facing the Longhorns.

Second, there will be no back to back road games for Texas this season. Last season, the Longhorns faced Iowa State and Baylor in consecutive weeks on the road, losing both.

No official news has been announced about nonconference play just yet. 247Sports reported UTEP was still the Longhorns’ singular nonconference opponent.

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Two Texas players appear on 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Two former Longhorns were listed on the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot.

The 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot was released on Tuesday. Continue reading “Two Texas players appear on 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot”

Could the Texas Longhorns be eyeing another transfer wideout?

After securing Tarik Black from Michigan earlier this year, the Texas Longhorns could have their eyes on Alabama’s Tyrell Shavers.

Earlier this year, the Texas Longhorns and head coach Tom Herman added a wide receiver to a very young group. Tarik Black made his way from Michigan to the Forty Acres via the transfer portal and the Longhorns could find themselves in the same situation again. According to Mike Roach of 247Sports Texas could look to add Tyrell Shavers of Alabama.

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According to the report Shavers has interest from TCU, Mississippi State, Central Florida as well as the Longhorns. Shavers is coming from a program that has put a ton of talent at the position in the NFL. This past year Henry Ruggs II and Jerry Jeudy both were drafted inside of the top 20. This next year could be the same with Jaylon Waddle and Devonta Smith.

Shavers currently has two years of eligibility left and has only one catch for 20 yards in his collegiate career. Should he head to Austin, he could be in the mix to get plenty of playing time for a group that has a lot of question marks at the moment. The 6’6″ pass catcher would bring the size that Texas will be missing with Collin Johnson now in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Lewisville, Texas product could return to his home state where he was a four star prospect that was ranked the 12th receiver overall and 11th prospect in Texas during the 2017 recruiting cycle. Shavers already graduated from Alabama so he would be eligible to play immediately for the next two seasons.

With little production for the Crimson Tide, he is unproven. With a former NFL receiver in Andre Coleman now on staff, one should expect that he could get the most out of him.

Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black heading to Austin

Michigan Wolverines’ wide receiver Tarik Black will transfer to the University of Texas.

Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black was a player that the Texas Longhorns were reportedly interested in. After losing Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay there  were a lot of questions surrounding the group. Who would start and replace the production by this duo? Apparently Black could be one of those answers.

Tarik Black will be heading to Austin to continue his football playing career. Previously 247 had his transfer crystal ball at 100 percent to Boston College. Black only caught 25 passes for 323 yards and one score in 2019. Mostly a product of poor quarterback play. The former four-star recruit provides the Longhorns with a little more experience at the position.

Former Texas coach Mack Brown shares unheard 2006 Rose Bowl story

Mack Brown shared a story about his unusual way with words during the team meeting prior to the 2006 Rose Bowl game.

Former Texas head coach Mack Brown shared an interesting story of what he discussed with the team leading up to the 2006 Rose Bowl game. Continue reading “Former Texas coach Mack Brown shares unheard 2006 Rose Bowl story”

How to watch, listen, and stream the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC

ESPN is reairing the 2006 Rose Bowl between UT and USC. Here is how you can watch, listen, and stream, the classic college football matchup.

ESPN is reairing classic sporting events over the next week, including the 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and USC. Considered the greatest college football game throughout its’ history, the build-up around this game was unlike anything before.

Both sitting at 12-0 coming into the game, the Longhorns and Trojans were clearly the two best teams in the country during the 2005 season. Three players involved in the game in Matt Lienart, Reggie Bush, and Vince Young finished in the top three of the Heisman trophy, showing the star power involved in the game.

Here is how you can watch, listen, stream, and relive the 2006 Rose Bowl:

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020

Time: 7 p.m. CST

Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

TV: ESPN

Line: USC (-7) O/U-69.5

Stream: Watch ESPN App

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Locked on Longhorns: Football Friday

Cami and Patrick bring you football Friday news and notes on the Longhorns including what Ehlinger is doing to help during pandemic.

Patrick and Cami bring you an entire episode full of football news. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger assists those impacted by COVID-19, Texas has top returning offensive lineman in the Big 12 and a look ahead at the 2020 season.

 

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Texas has the top returning offensive lineman in the Big 12

According to Pro Football Focus, Texas left tackle Samuel Cosmi is the top returning offensive lineman in the Big 12.

It’s not even close. Continue reading “Texas has the top returning offensive lineman in the Big 12”

Locked on Longhorns Podcast: Connor Williams to center?

Cami and Patrick discuss a possible position move for Connor Williams, top 25 rankings and who is on their top five quarterbacks of all-time

Patrick and Cami return for a Thursday edition of the Locked on Longhorns Podcast after dealing with technical difficulties the last two days. On the agenda of discussion is Connor Williams possibly moving to center for the Dallas Cowboys? What about the consensus among top 25 rankings for the Texas Longhorns?

With the coronavirus, how much of an impact did it have on revenue for the NCAA? Could there be a delay to the college football season? And is there a possibility of no fans allowed at home games at DKR?

Also they debate their top five Texas Longhorns and college football quarterbacks in recent memory. Plus answer the question, what are the expectations for Shaka Smart should he land Greg Brown?

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USA TODAY Sports lists Texas on their latest Top 25 preseason poll

USA TODAY Sports recently released their Top 25 preseason poll where the Longhorns football program is listed at No. 15.

Although spring practices have been canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the consensus between national media outlets expects the Longhorns football program to be a top 20 team in 2020. Continue reading “USA TODAY Sports lists Texas on their latest Top 25 preseason poll”