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Steve Sarkisian spoke at the Houston Touchdown Club on Wednesday.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media at the Houston Touchdown Club on Wednesday. Continue reading “Everything Steve Sarkisian said at the Houston Touchdown Club”
“I think he’s very much in the same vein as Christian McCaffrey.”
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FPI gives Texas a 34% chance to qualify for the College Football Playoff.
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“I think it’s pretty clear to say that Quinn’s our starting quarterback and we feel very good about that.”
Quinn Ewers looked like an improved quarterback in Texas’s Orange-White spring game on Saturday. Head coach Steve Sarkisian put any question marks surrounding the starting quarterback battle to rest.
“I thought Quinn was really efficient today, I think it’s pretty clear to say that Quinn’s our starting quarterback and we feel very good about that.”
Ewers completed 16 of 23 passes for 195 yards, one touchdown and no turnovers. He hit Xavier Worthy on a 46-yard deep strike to set up a touchdown early on. Ewers later connected with Georgia transfer AD Micthell for a score.
The second-year quarterback was unhappy with the inconsistency of his freshman campaign. Ewers is taking the extra steps to make strides as both a leader and player.
Maalik Murphy and Arch Manning will continue to push Ewers leading up to the season, but Sark feels confident this is Ewers’ team to lead.
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It is easy to see Mitchell is a welcomed addition to Texas’ wide receiver unit.
Texas wide receiver AD Mitchell made his presence known in the Longhorns’ Orange-White spring game on Saturday.
The Georgia transfer made a handful of plays in the game, including a highlight-reel touchdown catch in the second quarter. Mitchell went way up in the air to snag a Quinn Ewers pass with one hand for the score. The touchdown put his team up 21-3 before the half.
It is easy to see Mitchell is a welcomed addition to Texas’ wide receiver unit. His ability to stretch the field opens up the opportunity for Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington and JT Sanders to thrive. Mitchell immediately raises the ceiling of the Longhorn offensive attack.
Team White took down Team Orange 21-10 to win the spring game. Texas next takes the field against Rice to kick off the 2023 campaign.
AD Mitchell 🤯@MoCityMitch pic.twitter.com/6ykorgVlxG
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Jaden Alexis joins a handful of other Longhorns who entered the transfer portal this week.
Texas wide receiver Jaden Alexis has entered his name into the transfer portal, according to a report from On3 Sports. Continue reading “Report: Texas WR Jaden Alexis to enter the transfer portal”
The freshman duo of Manning and Baxter are two players Texas fans are eager to see take the field.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning and running back Cedric Baxter were among the Longhorns signing autographs ahead of the Orange-White spring game on Saturday.
The freshman duo of Manning and Baxter are two players Texas fans are eager to see take the field.
Manning is competing well with Quinn Ewers and Maailk Murphy in spring ball. Steve Sarkisian has praised Manning for his work ethic and efforts thus far.
“But what he does have, that I think is somewhere in the Manning DNA, this guy loves football. He works at football. We practice in the morning, that evening he wants to already be up here watching every one of his plays. He works at his craft. He wants to be great. There’s no doubt about it. And I think that’s why he came here.”
Baxter is quickly turning heads in the running back room. The five-star’s talent is catching the eye of his teammates and coaches, so much so he is earning some first-team reps. Baxter is a prime candidate to have an early impact in the Longhorns backfield in 2023.
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— Inside Texas (@InsideTexas) April 15, 2023
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Here are five Longhorns to keep an eye on in the spring game on Saturday.
Texas’ annual Orange-White spring game is set for Saturday afternoon at DKR. Fans will get their first glimpse at the 2023 Longhorns before the season opener against Rice in the fall.
It will be Texas’ 15th and final practice of a crucial spring in year three for the Steve Sarkisian era. Players have the chance to show off the strides they have taken to the public in a game-like environment.
Expectations are high for the Longhorns following an improved 2022 campaign. Texas is seen by many as the favorite in the Big 12 Conference and a potential College Football Playoff contender next season.
Texas returns a bulk of its production from a season ago with a talented group of newcomers arriving.
Aside from some of the proven commodities like Jaylan Ford and Xavier Worthy, here are five Longhorns to keep an eye on in the spring game on Saturday. These players could play a major role in Texas’s success this season.
Corian Gipson named a top five on Wednesday.
One of the top 2024 prospects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is narrowing down his recruiting process. Corian Gipson named a top five, including Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, TCU and Texas, on Wednesday.
Gipson is listed as the No. 7 overall cornerback and a top 10 player in the state of Texas for the 2024 cycle in the 247Sports’ composite rankings. He has close to 40 offers from programs around the country.
The Lancaster product is a two-sport athlete, excelling on both the football field and the track. Gipson stands at 6-foot-0, 170 pounds, with room to grow. He will bring speed and physicality to the secondary at the college level.
Texas and TCU look to keep Gipson in his home state but the recent Clemson offer is catching his eye. He has no set timetable for a commitment date so far.
Gipson sat down with On3 Sports to break down what stands out about each of his final five schools.
Quinn Ewers can inspire plenty of confidence with a good showing on Saturday.
One of the biggest events of the Texas football offseason will take place on Saturday.
The 2023 squad takes the field for its Orange and White game on April 15. The game is big for several players looking to earn starting jobs this season, but the eyes of the fanbase will be on Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers.
Ewers had a roller coaster season last year. The highlights saw Ewers playing at a high level against Alabama and Oklahoma. The low points took place against Oklahoma State and TCU where the Texas passing game went absent without leave.
The Southlake product will look to show fans he’s taken the next step on Saturday. JD PicKell of On3 Sports discussed that topic ahead of the preseason exhibition.
You want to see him look comfortable. … Show me that you have had some more “aha moments” like Steve Sarkisian talked about when he went into the spring. He says it’s starting to make sense more and more for Quinn Ewers.
Inherent in the above sentiment is Ewers needs to improve not only in accuracy but in footwork and reading defenses. If we see him play more consistent football, Texas is set up for a conference title run. We’ll have a firmer grasp on his progression after Saturday’s performance.
This is all I want to see from Quinn Ewers in Texas's spring game this weekend
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— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) April 11, 2023
