Alamo Bowl barred from selecting Texas or Oklahoma for next 2 seasons, reports say
The Alamo Bowl has been denied an attempt to be able to select either the Texas Longhorns or the Oklahoma Sooners for its bowl games in 2024 and 2025 as they begin play in the Southeastern Conference, according to a report from the Action Network.
โHe looks like his dog diedโ: Former Longhorn QB great Colt McCoy dons Tech outfit after Texasโ loss to Red Raiders
Colt McCoy, a former Texas Longhorn quarterback great and current backup with the Arizona Cardinals, paid off a debt this week after losing a bet on the outcome of the Texas-Texas Tech football game last Saturday.
University of Texas president defends decision to join SEC as lawmakers criticize timing and impact on other schools
Jay Hartzell said the switch to the Southeastern Conference was the best thing for UT-Austinโs student athletes and the university. Texas senators expressed disdain for the move and questioned how it came about.
WATCH: Matthew McConaughey holds virtual concert to raise funds for Texans impacted by winter storm
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Matthew McConaughey watches player warmups before the game between the Texas Longhorns and the LSU Tigers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Actor and Texas native Matthew McConaughey is hosting a virtual concert, titled โWeโre Texas,โ at 7 p.m., Sunday, to benefit those affected by Winter Storm Uri through the Just Keep Livin Foundationโs Texas Relief Fund. Iโm Matthew McConaughey hailing from Austin, Texas and together #WereTexas. Join me and so many talented folks from Texas on Sunday, 3/21 at 7pm CT. Head to my https://t.co/xm9l02GWxK Let's get Texas and Texans back on their feet again - giddy up to give back @jklivinfndn pic.twitter.com/VSoPe1ydwT โ Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) March 20, 2021โA lot of Texans are hurting right now,โ McConaughey said in a release. The โWeโre Texasโ virtual event features an all-star lineup of Texas talent for a night to restore Texas.
Texas to pay Vince Young $100,000 in new special assistant job
FILE - Former player Vince Young watches a game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl on October 11, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)AUSTIN, Texas โ Texas will pay former Longhorns quarterback Vince Young $100,000 annually as a special assistant to the athletic director. The College Football Hall of Famer was rehired by the program in December and returned to campus Jan. 4. The document said Young would report to athletic director Chris Del Conte but did not include any specific job duties. Young returns to campus at a time the program is trying to build momentum behind new head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Vince Young returns to Texas as special assistant to AD
FILE - Former player Vince Young watches a game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl on October 11, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)AUSTIN, Texas โ Texas has re-hired former Longhorns quarterback Vince Young as a special assistant in the athletic department, bringing the College Football Hall of Famer back to the program after he was fired in 2019. Young led the Longhorns to the 2005 season national championship with a last-minute touchdown against USC. Terms of Young's job and salary in the athletic department were not immediately disclosed. AdFormer Texas Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell is also a longtime special assistant in athletics.
Steve Sarkisian hired as new Texas Longhorns football coach; Tom Herman fired
This comes after the firing of previous head coach Tom Herman, as announced Saturday. Original:Tom Herman has been fired as head football coach of the Texas Longhorns. We thank Coach Herman for his service and dedication to our student-athletes, our program and our university,โ university officials said in a statement. His final game as Longhorns head coach was a victory over Colorado in the 2020 Valero Alamobowl. According to reports, Texas is looking to hire Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian to replace Herman.
17 people cited, warned or kicked out of Alamo Bowl for โrepeated refusalโ to wear face masks, city says
SAN ANTONIO โ As the Texas Longhorns crushed the Colorado Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl Tuesday night, security staff were throwing penalty flags of their own off the field. The City of San Antonioโs running database of citations was updated Wednesday to show that 10 people at the game, inside the Alamodome, were cited for โrepeated refusalโ to wear masks or wear them properly. The violation states that the guests had received prior warnings before they were cited. Another seven people were either issued warnings or left/were escorted out due to violating the mask rule, according to the city. The San Antonio Development Services Department (DSD), Center City Development and Operations Department, San Antonio Police Department and Metro Health are all charged with enforcing San Antonioโs emergency declaration, set in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Texas and Colorado will meet in the 2020 Valero Alamo Bowl
The University of Texas football team celebrates after defeating the Utah Utes at the Valero Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio. #20 Texas (6-3) will face Colorado (4-1) in the 2020 Valero Alamo Bowl. โWeโre extremely honored and proud to be representing the University of Texas and the Big 12 in the Valero Alamo Bowl,โ said head coach Tom Herman. โOur players will be excited to head back, regardless of the circumstances that 2020 has thrown everyoneโs way, including the Valero Alamo Bowl.โThis year will mark Texasโ fifth appearance in the Alamo Bowl, and fourth since 2012. The 2020 Valero Alamo Bowl is scheduled for Dec. 29 at 8:00 p.m. in the Alamodome.
Texas game at Kansas canceled after several Longhorns players, staff test positive for COVID-19
AUSTIN, Texas โ Saturdayโs college football game between Texas and Kansas has been canceled following a spread of COVID-19 cases among Longhorns players and staff. Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte released a statement that read in part:โWe are pausing all football team activities and shutting down football training facilities to get a COVID-19 spread among our Football program under control. We currently have nine student-athletes and 13 staff members who have tested positive this week, all of whom are in self-isolation. โWeโre extremely disappointed that we wonโt be able to play our final regular season game at Kansas this week, but look forward to returning to action for our bowl game in the coming weeks,โ said Del Conte. Other high profile games cancelled or postponed this week include Ohio State vs. Michigan and Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss.
Texas game against Kansas on Saturday postponed due to COVID issues
AUSTIN, Texas โ This Saturdayโs Texas Longhorns game against the Kansas Jayhawks has been postponed, according to the Big 12 conference. The conference issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon that said the following:โIn accordance with Big 12 Conference football game interruption guidelines, the Texas at Kansas game scheduled for November 21 has been postponed. The time and television designation will be announced when available.โStadium College Football Insider Brett McMurphy reported that the game, which was scheduled to be played in Lawrence, was postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Kansas football program. This is the first time a UT game has been rescheduled or postponed this season due to the virus. The stateโs other premiere program, Texas A&M, will also not play this weekend due to COVID-19 issues.
Big 12 to implement rapid COVID-19 tests day before games
The Big 12 announced Friday it has secured access to COVID-19 antigen testing that produces rapid results and will be used the day before competition on players, coaches and staff. The partnership with Virtual Care for Families calls for a testing program that will use Quidel Rapid Antigen tests. The Pac-12 recently announced a partnership with Quidel that will provide its schools with the capacity to test daily and get results in about 15 minutes. The Big 12 said it expects the same timeframe from the Quidel tests. The Big 12, like the other five college football conferences currently moving forward with a fall season, is requiring its 10 schools to test athletes three times per week during competition.
No. 14 Texas eager to get to kickoff with opener vs UTEP
A quick look around the Big 12 justifies his trepidation. Get that far and Texas can at least start a season in pursuit of its first Big 12 championship since 2009. Texas' first Big 12 game is scheduled for Sept 26 at Texas Tech. The Big Ten and Pac-12 scrapped their fall seasons while the Big 12, SEC ad ACC push ahead. Texas has lacked a big-time edge rusher in the past and big things are expected of him.
Texas chases Big 12 title with Ehlinger and rebuilt staff
Tossed out were the offensive and defensive coordinators in favor of new assistants with past connections to Herman and the Big 12. 14 Texas will soon return to a Big 12 championship not won in more than a decade. Texas opens the season at home against UTEP on Sept. 12, then opens Big 12 play at Texas Tech on Sept. 26. Texas hasn't won a Big 12 title since 2009 with Colt McCoy. SCHEDULE SCRAMBLEThe Big 12 schedule change knocked out one of the marquee games of the season: Texas at LSU.
Alamo Bowl: Clear bag policy, midnight party at Alamodome, tailgating and more things to know
SAN ANTONIO โ Thousands of Texas Longhorns and Utah Utes fans (and other San Antonio sports enthusiasts in general) will hit downtown for the Alamo Bowl on New Yearโs Eve. Clear bags larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches will also not be allowed. The gameKickoff for the 2019 Alamo Bowl is set for 6:30 p.m. San Antonio discounts on Lyft rides to the NYE party and back homeParkingAlamodome lots are sold out and require a pre-paid pass. A list of City of San Antonio parking garages can be found here.
Longhorns, Utes flood riverwalk for annual pep rally
Longhorns, Utes flood riverwalk for annual pep rallyPublished: December 30, 2019, 1:01 amThe Texas Longhorns and Utah Utes and their fans took to the Arneson River Theatre on Sunday for the annual pep rally in advance of Tuesdayโs Valero Alamo Bowl.
2019 Valero Alamo Bowl: Texas vs. Utah
As announced via twitter this afternoon, the 2019 Valero Alamo Bowl will feature a matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the No. โWeโre thrilled to be the Big 12 representative at the Alamo Bowl," Texas head coach Tom Herman said. "We want to thank the Alamo Bowl for inviting us. Over the phone at the Valero Alamo Bowl press conference, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham said the team is excited for the opportunity to play in San Antonio, โItโs our first trip to the Alamo Bowl. Both sides are truly fired up to be coming to the Valero Alamo Bowl, so it makes it a lot of fun for a great bowl week.โKickoff for the 2019 Alamo Bowl is set for 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
Assalleyโs 36-yard FG gives Iowa State 23-21 win over Texas
AMES, Iowa (AP) โ Connor Assalley kicke a 36-yard field goal as time expired and Iowa State knocked off 22nd-ranked Texas 23-21 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak. Brayden Narveson missed an apparent 42-yard field goal with 2:12 to go, but Texas was called for being offside and Iowa State was awarded a first down by inches. But the Cyclones stuffed the Longhorns on their next possession, and Purdy took Iowa State 63 yards in three minutes to set up Assalleyโs kick. Iowa State: The Cyclones also lost to Baylor 23-21 on a field goal to end the game, so this win was extra special for the program. Iowa State hosts Kansas next Saturday.
Texas versus Notre Dame football preview
10 ranked Notre Dame at home in a rematch of last season's opener. Notre Dame won convincingly last year 38-3. Texas senior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes has been competing with true freshman Shane Buechele, while DeShone Kizer and Malik Zaire each started at times last season. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 9-2. Notre Dame can't afford early stumbles to struggling programs if it wants to be a national playoff contender in December.