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Report: Quinn Ewers will be honored today during Senior Day festivities

Quinn Ewers will reportedly be honored as part of Texas Longhorns Senior Day celebration, meaning this is his final home game for UT at DKR.

There have been a lot of rumors about Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers this week. One report from 247 says Ewers will enter the NFL Draft. Another says the junior from Southlake will actually transfer. Either way, it appears this is Ewers last year at Texas.

Now, a new report from CJ Vogel of On Texas Football suggests the Longhorns will officially recognize today’s Kentucky game as Ewers last at DKR. Vogel says Ewers will be honored with the seniors for Senior Day.

Ewers season has been a journey. He started strong in the first two games, roasted Michigan in Ann Arbor and was the leading Heisman Candidate.

Then came the oblique strain against UTSA that sidelined Ewers for weeks. After returning from the injury, Ewers play has been inconsistent and for the most part, he doesn’t look as confident as he did in the early season.

These reports suggest Ewers is going to find out what scouts are saying his NFL Draft grade is, then he will decide to either enter the draft or transfer.

Why transfer instead of staying put at Texas? There have probably been agreements made behind the scenes. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian could have promised Ewers one more year as the starter if he came back for 2024. That would make sense given Sark’s reluctance to replace Ewers with Arch Manning.

Ewers might not be 100% confident he would beat Manning in a straight up QB battle next spring. Returning to Texas and losing his starting spot would be a career disaster. Ewers might have promised Manning the starting job next year. They are good friends.

Whatever the reason, Ewers is the starter over the next weeks and whatever happens in the postseason. Next year, the job will be Manning’s and Ewers will either be in the NFL or with another power program.

Texas commit Dia Bell suffers leg injury, carted off.

Texas Class of 2026 commit Dia Bell carted off in leg injury.

Texas Longhorns’ five star commitment from the Class of 2026 was carted off the field early Friday night during his high school team’s 4A playoff matchup against Dillard. Bell, who is the top prospect in his home state of Florida, was carted off after being dragged down early in the second half.

According to High School Sports on SI, Bell completed a pass inside the 10 yard line and then carried the ball on the following play for a quarterback draw. As he came upon the five-yard line he was pulled down from behind, he was quick to get up but could not put any weight on his right leg.

He attempted to head to the sideline but the pain subsided. He was attended to by athletic trainers, attended to for many minutes and then carted off and removed from the field of play.

Bell is ranked as the No. 6 overall player in the nation and the No. 2 quarterback, he is the No. 1 player in the state of Florida according to On3.

The severity of Dia’s injury is not known at this time. This article will be updated as information becomes available.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy reacts to college teammate playing in Week 12: ‘I’m happy for him’

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The Carolina Panthers welcome the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, along with the debut of their rookie running back, Jonathon Brooks. Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, a college teammate with Brooks, shared his thoughts on the anticipated debut during Friday’s press conference.

“Yeah, that’s my guy, man,” said Worthy. “He had a hell of a college career; he just got, unfortunately, hurt, so I feel like we had him on our run in college with probably a bit different but just to see him back out there and do the things he is doing, I’m happy for him.”

The Panthers are in rebuild mode for their franchise, featuring younger talent on the field. Carolina drafted Brooks in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft out of Texas as part of the young nucleus to lead the franchise offensively alongside Bryce Young. Brooks has been recovering from a torn ACL he suffered while playing with the Longhorns last year. He rushed for 1,139 yards and ten touchdowns, teaming with Worthy during his final college season.

How to watch Texas vs. Kentucky today: Time, TV channel for Week 13

Texas vs. Kentucky Week 13 of the 2024 college football season. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info

Kentucky visits Austin today to take on the Texas Longhorns for only the second time ever. The only meeting between the Wildcats and UT was in 1951. Also in Austin, the Longhorns beat Kentucky that day 7-6. We’re guessing today’s game will be a little bit higher scoring.

The Wildcats are led by Junior QB Brock Vandagriff. The Georgia transfer has passed for 1,542 yards this year with nine touchdowns. Texas QB Quinn Ewers has 1,898 yards and 21 TDs.

Kentucky is coached by Mark Stoops, the younger brother of former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops.

What channel is Texas vs. Kentucky game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: ABC

Start time: 2:30 PM CT

The announcing team for Texas’ trip to Kentucky will be Joe Tessitore on play-by-play and former Florida Gator and NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer as the color analyst, with Katie George as the sideline reporter.

Where to watch vs. Kentucky on livestream

Streaming: ESPN+

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Texas vs. Kentucky predictions, picks, odds:

All College Football Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Texas -20.5 -110 / Kentucky +20.5 -110
  • Money line: Texas -1600 / Kentucky +900
  • Over-under: 47.5 -105

It is Senior Day and a classic trap game before one of the biggest games in recent Longhorns history. But Texas can’t overlook Kentucky, who have upset one of the SEC’s best teams in Ole Miss and came within a point of taking down Georgia as well. Texas has been more solid at home in the second half of the season than on the road. The Horns should take care of business and shake off the Wildcats in the second half.

Prediction: Texas 35, Kentucky 17

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Texas schedule 2024

Record: 9-1

  • Aug. 31: vs Colorado St. (W, 52-0)
  • Sept. 7: at Michigan (W, 31-12)
  • Sept. 14: vs. UTSA (W, 56-7)
  • Sept. 21: vs. UL Monroe (W, 51-3)
  • Sept. 28: vs. Mississippi State (W, 35-13)
  • Oct. 13: vs. Oklahoma (W, 34-3)
  • Oct. 19: vs. Georgia (L, 30-15)
  • Oct. 26: at Vanderbilt (W, 27-24)
  • Nov. 9: vs. Florida (W, 49-17)
  • Nov. 18: at Arkansas (W, 20-10)
  • Nov. 23: vs. Kentucky
  • Nov. 30: at Texas A&M

Kentucky schedule 2024

Record: 4-6

  • Aug. 31: vs Southern Miss (W, 31-0)
  • Sept. 7: vs. South Carolina (L, 31-6)
  • Sept. 14: vs. Georgia (L, 13-12)
  • Sept. 21: vs. Ohio (W, 41-6)
  • Sept. 28: at Ole Miss (W, 20-17)
  • Oct. 12: vs. Vanderbilt (L, 20-13)
  • Oct. 19: at Florida (L, 48-20)
  • Oct. 26: vs. Auburn (L, 24-10)
  • Nov 2: at Tennessee (L, 28-18)
  • Nov 16: vs. Murray State (W, 49-6)
  • Nov. 23: at Texas
  • Nov. 30: vs. Louisville

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Longhorns Wire staff predictions for Kentucky at Texas

Check out our expert picks and predictions for the Texas Longhorns last home game of the season against the Kentucky Wildcats.

The final home game of the season for the Longhorns is a must-win if Texas wants to get into the college football playoff. College football experts like ESPN’s Greg McElroy and CBS Sports’ Josh Pate have warned UT fans a second loss could be enough for the committee to keep the Horns out of the postseason tournament.

Many of these warnings have been about the possibility of losing to Texas A&M in the final game. A loss to Kentucky would be catastrophic.

For Longhorn seniors, and probably Quinn Ewers, this is their last regular game at DKR. There should be extra motivation to show out for the Texas fans against the Wildcats.

Kentucky comes in riding a roller coaster of a season. With bad losses to Auburn and Vanderbilt, a great win over Ole Miss and an almost upset of Georgia, it is hard to predict which Wildcats team will show up in Austin.

Whether Texas gets UK’s best shot or not, the Longhorns must win to keep their playoff dreams intact.

Jamie Gatlin’s Prediction:

The Longhorns will finish their home slate with a matchup against Kentucky. So far this season, the Longhorns are 5-1 in conference play and 5-1 at home. The Wildcats will be tasked with stopping an offense led by Quinn Ewers and Matthew Golden. With the Longhorns motivated to end their home season with a win, this will be a tough game for Kentucky.

Final score: Texas 27, Kentucky 10

’s Prediction:

According to multiple credible sources, this is Quinn’s final game as a Longhorn at DKR. I genuinely believe he fulfills his entire potential here, which could pose a significant threat to Kentucky. There are concerns about whether Kentucky can execute flawlessly against a team with limited weaknesses. Kentucky’s offense has been inconsistent, often struggling to score against even weaker defenses.

Final score:  Texas 42, Kentucky 14

Trey Luerssen’s Prediction:

t is Senior Day and a classic trap game before one of the biggest games in recent Longhorns history. But Texas can’t overlook Kentucky, who have upset one of the SEC’s best teams in Ole Miss and came within a point of taking down Georgia as well. Texas has been more solid at home in the second half of the season than on the road. The Horns should take care of business and shake off the Wildcats in the second half.

Final score: Texas 35, Kentucky 17

Longhorns four-star recruit Elijah Barnes will be on campus for Kentucky game

The Texas native is ranked as the fourth-best player at his position in the 2025 class

When the Texas Longhorns take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday afternoon, some of the top recruits from the 2025 and 2026 classes will be in attendance. That list includes four-star linebacker Elijah Barnes. The Texas native is ranked as the fourth-best player at his position in the 2025 class.

As Barnes’s college debut inches closer, he will get to see what his future holds on Saturday. The Longhorns are heavily favored and have only lost one conference game. They are also coming off a win in which they held the Arkansas Razorbacks to ten points.

With Barnes in the mix next season, the defense should only continue to improve. He has made headlines due to his excellent vision and anticipation as a run defender and a blitzer. According to 247Sports, he projects to be a multi-year impact starter with a clear NFL Draft upside.

While Barnes will be watching from afar on Saturday, he did not hide his excitement on social media. In a post on his X account, Barnes posted a video of Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium.

As the Longhorns look to end their home slate with a win, they will be hoping to impress Barnes and other prospects as the start of their Longhorns career inches closer to the day. Many in Austin are excited for Barnes to make his mark and live up to the high expectations.

Longhorns star lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. named Lombardi Award finalist

Each year it is given to the top lineman in college football

During the 2024 campaign, Kelvin Banks Jr. has been one of the Longhorns’ best players. On Wednesday, he received national recognition for his play when he was named a finalist for the 2024 Lombardi Award. Each year it is given to the top lineman in college football.

Since making his collegiate debut during the 2022 season, Banks has started 37 games and been an anchor in the offensive line. With Banks providing consistency, the Longhorns offense has been hard to stop. Entering Week 13, they rank ninth nationally in team passing efficiency, 12th in passing offense, and 13th in scoring offense.

As Banks has been at the center of the Longhorns’ success, he has also continued to add to his trophy case. He has been named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice and the  Outland Trophy’s National Player of the Week once. Due to his play, the Summer Creek High School product has been a popular name in NFL Mock Drafts.

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While the Longhorns’ focus is on winning a national championship, Banks will also be looking to make history as his junior season winds down. Brian Orakpo, Tony Degrate, and Kenneth Sims are the only Longhorns to win the Lombardi Award.

Over the next few weeks, Banks will be a player to watch as he continues to make his case. The winner of the Lombardi Award will be announced on Dec. 11, and the Longhorns hope their star hears his name called.

Longhorns ‘Senior Day’ will combine emotional farewell with high-stakes clash against Kentucky

The Texas Longhorns honor a very special senior class Saturday. But the team is still focused on important clash with Kentucky.

Saturday will mark the final home game for the Texas Longhorns seniors. This class of seniors was instrumental in rebuilding UT into the title contending power the program aspires to be. But it won’t be just a stroll down memory lane. There is an important football game to be played and won.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian feels it is important to stop and reflect on the accomplishments of this senior class. “[I’m] looking forward to celebrating Senior Day,” head coach Steve Sarkisian said “A lot of these guys have done so much work for us and have been such catalysts for our culture and what we do. And so to celebrate them, I’m looking forward to that.”

Sark says the team culture buy-in from these seniors helped guide the Longhorns program ‘back.’ “These guys bought in,” Sarkisian said. “And when it got difficult year one, year two, they didn’t jump off and go somewhere else. They stayed the course with what we were trying to do. And so, super grateful for these guys and I owe a ton to them.”

Fifth-year senior Alfred Collins is a good example. The defensive lineman wasn’t a consistent starter before this season. There were several players head of him on the depth chart and his play had been uneven.

But Collins never entered the transfer portal hoping to start sooner. “This is home,” he said. This season, the Bastrop native has started every game and is just won the SEC Defensive Lineman of the week.

Thorpe Award semifinalist Jahdae Barron has also shown growth over his time on the 40 Acres. Barron was also a Thorpe semifinalist last year and could have gone pro, but instead chose to return to Texas to help the Longhorns achieve their goals. “It was sad last year, but this one really knowing that I actually can’t come back ever again, I’m gonna drop some real gangsta tears out there,” Barron said.

Senior tight end Gunnar Helm praised Barron for his leadership. “It’s massive to have a leader like that come back,” Helm said. “And he’s played a lot of college football, so to have him back this year to hopefully go on a championship run, it would speak volumes to Jahdae’s character.”

Senior EDGE Barryn Sorrell discussed how his emotions on Senior Day will stem from finding a home at UT in 2021, not just within the team, but also with the fanbase. “Any opportunity to play is definitely special, but just knowing that this is the last time that I’ll be playing in front of Longhorn Nation at home, just knowing that going into my freshman year, Longhorn Nation took me in with open arms, I just want to obviously leave a good taste in their mouth,” Sorrell said. “I really want to enjoy this experience with my teammates.”

As emotional as it will be for the seniors, the team has an incredibly important game to play after the flowers are passed out. A dangerous Kentucky team comes to Austin hoping to wreck Texas’ playoff ambitions. UK lost by just a point to Georgia and beat Old Miss. If the Horns don’t play well, the season could come crashing down on a day that’s supposed to be of celebration.

But Helm said the Longhorns Bond will ensure the team is ready when they take the field at 2:30 PM CT at DKR. “Obviously, we’re very close,” Helm said. “We all want to win for each other. So I think that’s why everyone’s here.”

ESPN’s Greg McElroy warns Longhorns fans, ‘Texas needs to win out’

The Texas Longhorns must win out, including rivalry game against Texas A&M Aggies, to guarantee a playoff spot according to ESPN’s Greg McElroy.

The Texas Longhorns schedule and resume are taking a beating by the college football national analysts. Many analysts, like CBS Sports’ Josh Pate, don’t think Texas should get into the college football playoff if they lose another game, even though Texas is No. 3 in the current playoff ranking.

You can add ESPN’s Greg McElroy to the mix of pundits that think the Longhorns are in trouble if they lose to A&M at the end of the regular season.

The former Alabama QB doesn’t think Texas’ resume stacks up either. UT’s opponents have all had subpar seasons. “I think based on Texas’ resume, there is a real chance, a real chance, that Texas doesn’t have a Power Five win over a team above .500 in the event in which they lose to Texas A&M next weekend,” McElroy said on his Always College Football Podcast.

On the surface it seems like the Horns are in a good position in the third spot in the rankings. But McElroy doesn’t think that matters. “Texas is currently sitting at No. 3, but if they lose to Texas A&M, we have already seen the committee use precedent, already this year, of dropping eight-plus spots.”

If Texas drops eight or nine spots in the final week of the regular season they could be out of the playoffs all together. “I think Texas needs to win out to guarantee themselves a playoff spot,” McElroy said. “Sounds crazy to many to think a team currently ranked No. 3 is potentially in playoff mode the next two weeks, but that’s where I think the world is.”

Longhorns recruit Lance Jackson earns top ten ranking in On3’s update

Rankings are also being rewritten, which has helped some Longhorns recruits, including Lance Jackson

With the end of the high school football season drawing closer, coaches nationwide are making their final pushes for some of the country’s top prospects. Rankings are also being rewritten, which has helped some Longhorns recruits, including Lance Jackson. In On3’s updated rankings, released Monday, Jackson saw his stock rise.

The Texas native was listed as the eighth-best five-star recruit.  Due to his size and strength, Jackson has been a human highlight reel over the last few years. During his time at Pleasant Grove High School, the talented edge rusher showed good quickness.

While Jackson could outgrow his current position, he has the skills to thrive regardless of the role he is asked to play. That is something that On3 emphasized in its list.

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“Ultimately, he may outgrow the EDGE position given his current size, but would be one of the more athletic defensive linemen in the class as well,” said On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire.

Although his collegiate debut is still months away, many Austin are excited about how Jackson will help improve the defense. They have been one of the better units in the nation this year and should continue to frustrate offensive coordinators next year with Jackson in the lineup.

On Monday, On3 showed why the Longhorns’ future with Jackson in the mix is bright.