Longhorn Republic

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns had to sweat it out thanks to some third quarter offensive struggles but managed to turn it on when it counted and come out of Fayetteville with a win over a historic rival. What does the Longhorns’ performance tell us about the final two games and what will they need to do to stay atop the SEC with just two games left on the schedule? We also dive in on basketball’s successful week and celebrate Texas sending runners to the National Championship.

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns are set to reignite and old Southwest Conference Rivalry, heading to Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. Arkansas has been an inconsistent threat this year, but has explosive players on offense that can quickly make defenses pay. Will Texas be able to contain their dual-threat quarterback and put a lid on the running game? Will the Longhorns be able to generate enough offense to keep ahead of their old foe?

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns came out of the bye week with something to prove and did just that, dismantling Florida from the early parts of the game. Texas did give up some yardage late, after pulling the starters, for their statistically worst game of the year. However, there’s nuance required when discussing the performance of the defense against the Gators, especially in the second half.

After a week off, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns are back in action at home, hosting the Florida Gators to start the last third of the regular season. Florida has been resurgent in their last few games, but may be without the services of quarterback DJ Lagway, who went down with an injury last Saturday. The Gators’ ability to move the ball will look quite different depending on whether Lagway or his backup — Yale transfer Aidan Warner — take the field Saturday.

The No. 4 Texas Longhorns are ready to storm the SEC with Vic Schaefer’s deepest squad during his time in Austin. Led by a talented core of experienced players, the Longhorns added key talent from the portal and the No. 5 recruiting class in the nation. In the most physical and competitive women’s basketball in the country, the Longhorns are picked to finish second behind the defending national champions. What are fair expectations for them in their first run in the SEC?