Burnt Orange Nation: for Texas Longhorns fans

One of the glaring losses on the Texas Longhorns' schedule a year ago was a frustrating loss to the Florida Gators. The Longhorns went to the swamp with high hopes for SEC play and walked away with a conference loss, that would eventually keep them out of the playoffs. With a new regime bringing the Gators to Austin, what can we expect from them?

The Texas Longhorns narrowly escaped Starkville with a win a year ago, but this Mississippi State team has a new look.Replaced coordinators and transferred-in players means that Mississippi State has room to make a statement or put a nail in Jeff Lebby's coffin.

The Texas Longhorns return a ton of defensive production from last year, but have to apply that talent to a new system. New defensive coordinator Will Muschamp brings a new front and a new mentality to the Forty Acres. What can we expect from the returning talent in a system that may be built for them to shine?

The Texas Longhorns have some turnover in the trenches, but may have leveled up after adding two of the most-coveted linemen from the transfer portal. Statistics show that Arch Manning's production skyrocketed after the Longhorns got the right grouping up front in 2025. Can the current group keep that trajectory?

The Texas Longhorns landed one of the biggest portal targets this offseason, bringing Cam Coleman to the Forty Acres to give the offense a high-end receiving threat. He's paired with Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosley to round out a receiving group that could give Texas its best chance to have an explosive threat heading into a pivotal season. What do we expect from this group, and how can it propel the Texas offense to its goals in 2026?

The Texas Longhorns lost the top four running backs from last year's team, but have seemingly gone all-in on a pair of runners that they think can take them to the next level. The duo of Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown were two of the top RBs in the transfer portal, and seemingly come to Texas with hopes to increase their championship potential and NFL Draft stock. Can their explosive playmaking ability help get Texas over the hump?

As we continue our march toward the season, we continue our reverse-order previews and land on the Missouri Tigers. After meeting regularly in the Big 12, the two former foes met just one time in the last 10 years, a Texas Bowl win in two previous eras for both teams. The Longhorns are now in the SEC with a new coaching staff and the Tigers are building a lasting threat in the conference.What can we expect from the Tigers in 2026, with a refreshed core of players and a coaching staff looking to rework itself?

We begin our summer self-scouting with the man everyone can't help but talk about: Texas quarterback Arch Manning. It's undeniable that Manning started the 2025 campaign on a low note, struggling against Ohio State and playing well below expectations. However, as the season went on, and Texas figured out its offensive line, Manning's production shot up and he ended the season with two of his best games.Heading into what most assume is his final year in Austin, what is fair to expect from the former No. 1 quarterback?

We continue our march through the summer, working through the Texas Longhorns' schedule as we prepare for the 2026 season. This week, we dive in on the LSU Tigers with the help of Louis Johnson of The Last Word on Sports. What are the expectations for Lane Kiffin in Year 1? How do fans feel about the attention that comes with that coach? And what did Kiffin like about the defense that led him to retain the defensive coordinator?

We continue our march through the 2026 schedule, landing on Game 11 against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Our old SWC rival will look completely different in 2026, with a coaching change and a refresh of nearly all its offensive talent. What do we expect from them in the first season of a new era and can they build momentum heading into the future?

Each summer, we preview the teams on the Texas Longhorns' schedule, starting with Week 12 and working backward toward the start of the season.We start with the Texas A&M Aggies, who are coming off a historic season and a trip to the College Football Playoff, the most successful season in modern history for the team. They return a ton of high-level skill talent but are rebuilding on the offensive line, hoping to be buoyed by a stout, experienced defensive unit.What are the expectations for the Aggies in Year 3 under Mike Elko with a new offensive coordinator and an experienced quarterback? And what A&M tradition would Jay sacrifice for a National Championship?

For the third time in a row and the fifth time in six years, the Texas Longhorns can officially say they have the best athletic department in the country. Texas's performance in the Track and Field Championships, while underwhelming, along with the baseball team's trip to Omaha, were enough to officially bring the trophy back to Austin. We also dive in on the Longhorns' performance in the opening weekend of the Men's College World Series, the two newest members of the 2027 Football Recruiting Class, and officially close the book on our commentary on the Brennen Sorsby saga.

The Texas Longhorns' softball may have battled back from the loser's bracket to reach the final's series, but they didn't need an extra game to top Texas Tech to hoist the National Championship trophy. Teagan Kavan was her usual Oklahoma City self, becoming the first player to earn WCWS Most Outstanding Player for a second time for her efforts from the circle, while the Longhorns' offense kept things easy for her. On the other diamond, the Texas men advanced to Omaha for the 39th time, after taking care of business against Oregon. The first game was an offensive explosion for Texas, but the pitching set the pace and ensured the Longhorns took the trip to the MCWS.

The Texas Longhorns had a successful weekend on the diamond, with the baseball team advancing to the Super Regional, while the softball team overcame the loser's bracket to make the WCWS Final. The Longhorns didnt drop a single game in the regionals, cruising through the first two, but needing to gut the finale out against UCSB. In OKC, the softball team lost the opening game of the WCWS, but managed to win a doubleheader on Monday to take their spot in the final series.

The softball team overcame a rocky start to the Super Regional before closing it out in dominant fashion, knocking off Arizona State to advance to the Women's College World Series.Texas now faces off against SEC foe Tennessee as they start to defend its title in Oklahoma City. The baseball team seemingly punted on the SEC Tournament, but still earned a No. 6 seed overall, hosting a regional for the 39th time. How do they stack up to the field?

The Texas Longhorns softball team cruised through the regional round, giving up just one run through the three games in Austin. The pitching staff was lights out in the circle, while they scored 25 runs in the contest, setting up their Super Regional matchup against Arizona State. How do they match up against the red-hot Sun Devils?

The Texas Longhorns avenged some regular-season SEC struggles with wins over Georgia and Alabama to claim the SEC Tournament championship and lock down one of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Now, Texas has an opportunity to host the first two rounds, potentially taking on rival Texas A&M if they both manage to advance.

In just its second year of official competition, the Texas Beach Volleyball team reached the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, falling in a nail-biter to eventual champion UCLA. However, Texas racked up plenty of other postseason hardware in the win.We also dive in on the baseball team positioning itself for its postseason run and the softball team closing out the regular season home schedule with a win. å

The Beach Volleyball team, as expected, grabs its first conference championship, setting itself up as the No. 2 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Can they get a trophy and bolster the Longhorns' chances at a Director's Cup?On the diamond, the pitchers got their act together, for the most part, and both the baseball and softball teams got back to their winning ways.

The Texas Men's Tennis Team won its second consecutive SEC Championship, setting up a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Can they parlay that success into a national title? On the diamond, the baseball and softball teams couldn't fully shrug off their struggles, but both managed to win the weekend series. What is still left on the table for Texas to fix?

The NFL Draft is around the corner, and there are several Texas Longhorns hoping to hear their names called during the three-day process. To help give some insight into what we should expect from the draft, we welcome back Ryan McCrystal of Sharp Football Analysis to give us insights into where some of our favorites will land.

After a phenomenal season, the Texas Women's Basketball team ran into the buzz saw that was the UCLA Bruins -- a team they actually beat earlier in the season. However, UCLA's dominant defense proved to be too much for Texas and their stars, leaving them a game shy of the championship.We also dive in on the Texas Relays and the upcoming rivalry games for the baseball and softball teams.

The Texas Women are back in the final weekend of the tournament, hoping to get over the hump that has kept Vic Scahefer from the Promised Land. They have been dominant through the first two weeks, but will face one of the most stacked teams in the country in the semifinal round, the UCLA Bruins. The Texas men didn't make it out of the second weekend, but went out with a competitive game and changed the narrative on a season that frustrated some.

The Texas Longhorns are one of just four schools with both the men's and women's team represented in the Sweet 16, although they took different paths to get there. The men needed a buzzer-beater in the First Four, before picking up two decisive wins over BYU and Gonzaga to advance to the second weekend of the tournament. Now they face a Purdue squad with a pair of double-digit wins under its belt in the opening weekend. Conversely, the Texas women faced no trouble in the first round, propelled by the excellence of Madi Booker and Rori Harmon. They held serve at Moody Center and now travel to Fort Worth to close out the regional as the top seed.

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team managed to find its way into the NCAA Tournament, but they still need to win a game to find its way into the field of 64. They will face off against the NC State Wolfpack, a team they beat at the start of the season in the Maui Invitational. Can they depend on the offense they had early in the season, or will they crash out in the First Four? Conversely, the Texas women locked up a No. 1 seed and actually await the winner of a First Four matchup. They have an opportunity to play the first two weeks of the tournament in the state of Texas, hosting the first weekend and then travelling to Fort Worth for the second set of games.

The Texas Longhorns are back on the field as they officially open spring practice. A lot of new faces on campus as they try to acclimate their new portal additions as they push their chips all in for the 2026 season.

The Texas Longhorns grabbed a much-needed win over rival Texas A&M to set them up for a solid end to the regular season. While already seemingly in the NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns have an opportunity to win 10 conference games for the first time since the 2022-23 season and close out strong as they approach tournament time.

It's going to be another tight finish for the Director's Cup, with the Texas Longhorns and Stanford Cardinal in for another battle down the stretch. The margin is once again razor-thin, and projections keep changing, so we welcome in the Directors' Cupdater himself to help us figure out where things stand and what Texas needs to do to win another title.

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have high hopes for this year after overachieving for much of 2025, then seeing their season end in a frustrating manner. With a loaded roster and, hopefully, a pitching staff they can count on through the season, the Longhorns have a team that could compete for a national championship.

After a rocky start to the season, the Texas men's basketball team has won three consecutive conference games and is seemingly building momentum for the back half of the season. Can they keep this up and turn it into a tournament berth or is this just proof of concept for the future under Sean Miller?The ladies got their revenge game against LSU and a hard-fought win over Kentucky, two of their four-consecutive games against ranked teams. Can they keep the momentum going down the stretch?

The Texas Longhorns weren't expected to make many waves this year, but after pulling above .500 in SEC play, they may be finding their rhythm under Sean Miller. Can they keep this momentum going? The ladies, with high expectations, had some late-game struggles against Oklahoma in a comfortable win that should have been more comfortable. Is this a bad sign for the remainder of the season?

The Texas Longhorns continued to add to the roster via the transfer portal, giving some insight into what the offense will look like in 2026 and beyond. Did they fill all of their needs or what gaps still exist for them heading into the offseason?We also dive in on an up-and-down week for both basketball teams, who learned some valuable lessons about their paths to success this season.

The Texas Longhorns spent the first week of the Transfer Portal window shipping guys out, but got some huge commitments in the second week.How has Texas positioned itself for Arch Manning's second season at the helm and what spots still need to be filled?

The Texas Longhorns went into the offseason with a clear plan for the portal, which hasn't really worked out in the first week of the window. Texas has had a few high-profile misses at positions of need, but is it time to panic yet?

The Texas Longhorns capped off the 2026 campaign with a decisive win over the Michigan Wolverines, propelled by the heroics of quarterback Arch Manning. Aiding the effort was a defensive performance from the Longhorns, harassing quarterback Bryce Underwood and stymying their offense late. What does this do for Texas as they head into a pivotal 2026 season?

The No. 13 Texas Longhorns will be without some key players when they head to Florida to take on the Michigan Wolverines, who are somehow even more in flux. They recently named Kyle Wittingham as their permanent head coach, who will take over for Biff Pogi, who led the charge following Sherrone Moore's firing earlier in December. They will be missing their two best pass rushers, an NFL-caliber offensive lineman, and will have a new playcaller for the offense. What does that mean for the matchup and will Texas get to 10 wins this year?

Ahead of the Texas Longhorns' Citrus Bowl matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, we bring on TJ Ronin from the Michigan Voice of College Football network to help us do a deeper dive on the Wolverines.We talk coaching turmoil, Bryce Underwood, finding a pass rush, and which Michigan player would make the best professional wrestler.

The Texas Longhorns had high hopes for the NCAA Postseason and fell just a few games short of that, falling to the Wisconsin Badgers in the Round of 8. It was an uncharacteristically sloppy game for Texas, which Wisconsin took advantage of and nearly swept the Longhorns on their home court. Texas battled back, but couldn't withstand the Badgers' offense and fell short.

The Texas Longhorns found themselves on the outside looking in at the CFP field, setting up a New Year's Eve matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. We share our feelings on the committee's decision and what we hope can change in the future to make things more transparent. We also dive in on the players leaving in the transfer portal and break down the recruiting class.

For the second year in a row, the Texas Longhorns came out of the Black Friday matchup with a convincing win over their rival, the Texas A&M Aggies. Texas dominated the second half, taking advantage of the Aggies' aggression on defense and turning it into their best running performance of the year. Defensively, Texas managed to bottle up one of the most explosive offenses in the country and turned over quarterback Marcel Reed on consecutive plays to seal the game.

The recently renewed rivalry game between Texas and Texas A&M always has big stakes, but this year's edition is even bigger.For Texas, a win over the Aggies will give the CFP committee a lot to think about when it comes to decision time. For Texas A&M, cementing an undefeated regular season with a win over a hated rival would be the icing on the sweetest cake.

The first of two home rivalry matchups went the Texas Longhorns' way, with Arch Manning turning in a career night against the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Longhorns' best offensive performance of the year.Manning found his receivers early and often, needing to get the offense going in a hurry to counteract the defense's continued struggles against the potent Arkansas offense.