Booker's double-double leads No. 4 Longhorns past No. 24 Richmond in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Madison Booker had 22 points, 12 rebounds and six steals, and No. 4 Texas beat No. 24 Richmond 85-56 on Friday night. Texas (2-0) has won 26 straight home games. Season Opener: Lee has a career game, No. 4 Texas Hammers Incarnate Word in the season opener Richmond (1-1) has lost … Read more

Longhorns make big jump in AP Top 25 after Vanderbilt win

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas made a big jump in the Associated Press Top 25 after defeating former No. 9 Vanderbilt in a 34-31 thriller on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns jumped seven spots to No. 13 after the win, and the loss dropped the Commodores six spots to No. 15. The rise was … Read more

Why this Longhorns wide receiver may shine against Vanderbilt

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas football finally returns home on Saturday, they will return to Austin for the first time since September. The Longhorns look to extend their winning streak to four games as they welcome No. 9 Vanderbilt. Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs for his first down against Mississippi State during overtime of … Read more

AP poll: Longhorns rise after comeback win vs. Mississippi State

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas moved up two spots to No. 20 in the latest Associated Press rankings after its dramatic, come-from-behind 45-38 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. The new AP Top 25 list was released Sunday, with Texas the lowest-ranked team in the Southeastern Conference. The Longhorns are one of eight losing teams in … Read more

Longhorns wrapping up month-long stretch away from DKR, but they're better for it

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Being out of town every weekend for a month can be stressful for a team, but it can also motivate the group and bring players closer together. Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said that’s exactly what the long drive away from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium did. Technically, the No. 22 Texans had a … Read more

Longhorns ready for another tough road environment in Starkville, Mississippi

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Longhorns’ four straight games outside of Austin will end against Mississippi State — another 0-3 team in the Southeastern Conference. As if playing Kentucky in a night game wasn’t enough, No. 22 Texas now has to face a Bulldogs team that beat former No. 12 Arizona State 24-20 at home. The … Read more

Longhorns tally season low in rushing, passing yards against Kentucky

This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where the numbers help tell the whole story.We’ve created numerous data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports, and growth in Texas. Every story in KXAN Data Center It is updated when new data becomes available. .anchor_me { position: relative; } … Read more

Longhorns freshman Aaliyah Crump giving back to a local girls basketball team

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas women’s basketball prepares to start the 2025-26 season on Nov. 3, five-star freshman Aaliyah Crump is already making a name for herself off the court in the Austin community. While Madison Booker, Rory Harmon and Vic Schaefer were in Birmingham, Alabama, for SEC Media Days, the No. 5 player from … Read more

Ryan Niblett's TD in Red River Rivalry is another culture win for the Longhorns

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian sure is glad Ryan Niblett didn’t transfer. It’s a term used more to describe a baseball player, but Niblett is a true utility player for the Longhorns. He played receiver, running back, defensive back, and was a member of special teams during his two years in the … Read more

Longhorns rise in AP Top 25 after chaotic week as multiple top-10 teams fall

Austin – Texas didn’t have to play this week Move at the top of 25 Amid chaos through the football scene in the college, with the loss of four teams of the 10 best teams in a wild week. With all the movement around them, the longhorns level was raised to the ninth place. They … Read more