Longhorn Republic

The No. 8 Texas Longhorns need momentum as they close out non-conference play, which should come Saturday as they host Sam Houston State.The Bearkats are in a state of flux, breaking in a new coach and several new players for 2025. It’s been a rough start for them, losing their first three games and things which won’t get any better as they take on the Longhorns this week.

The No. 8 Texas Longhorns lined up against an opponent that should have been wildly outmatched, but instead struggled to get going on the offensive side of the ball. Quintrevion Wisner is still out with injury, CJ Baxter left on the game’s first carry, and Arch Manning is still wildly inconsistent. Texas tried to hide behind the ground game to close it out, but the lack of depth hampered their efforts.

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns’ trek through the non-conference schedule continues as they host the UTEP Miners in their Week 3 matchup.It’s a matchup of two former elite quarterback recruits who have taken different paths to get to their current schools. What does Malachi Nelson and the UTEP offense bring to Austin and what can we learn about Texas in this matchup?

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns weren’t as crisp as they should have been against San Jose State, but an offensive flurry put them out in front and allowed them to cruise to a victory. What does their play mean for the future and what does it say about the ultimate ceiling for this squad?

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are ready to dust it off and try again, this time at home against a team that they should have an easier time with — the San Jose State Spartans. SJSU is coming off a frustrating loss at the hands of Central Michigan in their opener, getting gashed on the ground and struggling on special teams. What do we expect from Texas against an outmatched opponent?