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Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons loss
Read full article: Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons lossThe Atlanta Falcons had plenty of opportunities to beat Kansas City but miscues and trouble converting on third down helped the Chiefs hold on for a narrow 22-17 victory.
Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
Read full article: Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the FalconsPatrick Mahomes threw a pair of touchdown passes and Kansas City's defense made a couple of late stands to keep the Chiefs unbeaten with a 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
12 things I saw on Day 2 of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Read full article: 12 things I saw on Day 2 of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball TournamentWhile UTSA’s new head coach will spend the rest of the weekend in Spokane, Washington, here are 12 other noteworthy things from Day 2 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Bill Belichick is out in New England, so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?
Read full article: Bill Belichick is out in New England, so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next.
Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19
Read full article: Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19Desmond Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, Younghoe Koo kicked a go-ahead 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-19.
Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10
Read full article: Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10Bijan Robinson outshined top overall pick Bryce Young in their NFL debuts, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in the season opener.
Ex-UT Longhorn Bijan Robinson signs $21.96M contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp
Read full article: Ex-UT Longhorn Bijan Robinson signs $21.96M contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicampBijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history, a newly signed contract and huge expectations no rookie Falcons running back has faced in recent years.
Penix, Ewers highlight Alamo Bowl between Texas, Huskies
Read full article: Penix, Ewers highlight Alamo Bowl between Texas, HuskiesMissing the top to backs could put more pressure on first-year quarterback Quinn Ewers, who struggled even while Texas finished the regular season with three wins in its last four games.
No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth
Read full article: No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berthKendre Miller rushed for 138 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown in the third quarter that broke open a tense defensive struggle, and No. 4 TCU beat No. 18 Texas 17-10 to clinch a berth in the Big 12 championship game.
Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 Texas
Read full article: Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 TexasSpencer Sanders threw for 391 yards and hit Bryson Green with the game-winning touchdown pass with just over three minutes left to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State past No. 20 Texas 41-34.
Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mystery
Read full article: Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mysteryTexas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't giving any hint as to who will be the No. 21 Longhorns’ starting quarterback this week, and insists that injured Quinn Ewers and his top backup Hudson Card are “day-to-day” ahead of a matchup with UTSA.
Texas coach, players say narrow loss a win for the future
Read full article: Texas coach, players say narrow loss a win for the futureThe Texas and Alabama game was loud, wild and unpredictable until Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young took over the final period by driving the Crimson Tide to a touchdown and the game-winning field goal.
Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULM
Read full article: Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULMQuinn Ewers threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns in his debut at quarterback for Texas and the Longhorns rolled over Louisiana-Monroe 52-10 in the season-opener for both programs.
Texas AD defends Sarkisian, urges fans not to ‘splinter’
Read full article: Texas AD defends Sarkisian, urges fans not to ‘splinter’Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte urged Texas fans on Tuesday not to “splinter or pull apart” but rather support first-year football coach Steve Sarkisian and the players during the program’s worst losing streak in 65 years.
Kansas snaps losing skid and stuns Texas 57-56 in OT
Read full article: Kansas snaps losing skid and stuns Texas 57-56 in OTJalon Daniel hit Jared Casey on a scrambling pass for a 2-point conversion in overtime and Kansas stunned Texas 57-56 Saturday night to snap their eight-game losing streak this season and a 56-game losing streak in Big 12 road games over the past 13 years.
No. 12 Oklahoma State rallies late to beat No. 25 Texas 32-24
Read full article: No. 12 Oklahoma State rallies late to beat No. 25 Texas 32-24Tanner Brown’s fourth field goal of the game gave No. 12 Oklahoma State its first lead and quarterback Spencer Sanders’ scrambling 10-yard touchdown run sealed a 32-24 victory over No. 25 Texas on Saturday to keep the Cowboys undefeated.
Thompson throws 5 TD passes as Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35
Read full article: Thompson throws 5 TD passes as Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35Casey Thompson threw five touchdowns and ran for another as Texas continued its offensive explosion since naming him the starting quarterback with a 70-35 rout of Texas Tech on Saturday.
Card debut a winner for No. 21 Texas over La-Lafayette 38-18
Read full article: Card debut a winner for No. 21 Texas over La-Lafayette 38-18Bijan Robinson scored twice and Hudson Card threw two touchdown passes in his first career start, leading No. 21 Texas to a 38-18 victory over No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday in coach Steve Sarkisian’s Longhorns debut.
SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21
Read full article: SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on Thursday to ponder life in his next league, the Southeastern Conference.
Texas overcomes Ehlinger injury, routs Colorado 55-23
Read full article: Texas overcomes Ehlinger injury, routs Colorado 55-23(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – Texas has been tested all year, but losing senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger to a shoulder injury was an obstacle the Longhorns never anticipated. 20 Texas overcame Ehlinger’s injury to beat Colorado 55-23 in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Tuesday night. Ehlinger missed the second half after sustaining a shoulder injury in the second quarter. Thompson started the second half in place of Ehlinger and led Texas to a touchdown on its opening possession. Texas: The Longhorns found a capable replacement for Ehlinger in Thompson.
Alamo Bowl pits Colorado’s Broussard vs depleted Texas D
Read full article: Alamo Bowl pits Colorado’s Broussard vs depleted Texas DColorado is playing its first bowl game since the Alamo Bowl following the 2016 season. KEY MATCHUPA depleted Texas defense against Colorado running back Jarek Broussard, who comes in averaging 162.6 yards rushing, including a 301-yard effort against Arizona. Four team captains on defense, including sacks leader Joseph Ossai, have opted out of the season since late November. Wells’ ability to anchor a defense tasked with stopping Robinson and keeping Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger from scrambling for big gains will be key. The other is former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy ... Colorado and Texas haven’t met since 2009 when Colorado was still a member of the Big 12.
Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl
Read full article: Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowlThat leaves Ehlinger alone to try to put a final stamp on a bizarre season that may or may not be his last in college. “No seniors have really been in this position to where they’ve been granted an extra year of eligibility,” Ehlinger said during Texas’ bowl preparations. Ehlinger has been the full-time starter since 2018 and ranks second only to Colt McCoy in the school record book for passing yards and touchdowns. Now he has a chance to win a fourth consecutive bowl game, a rarity for a starting quarterback. He has two career kickoff return touchdowns, a punt return TD and a blocked two-point conversion return for another score.
Texas RBs pile up 311 yards, 6 TDs, clobber K-State 69-31
Read full article: Texas RBs pile up 311 yards, 6 TDs, clobber K-State 69-31MANHATTAN, Kan. – Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson combined for 311 rushing yards and six touchdowns and Texas beat Kansas State 69-31 on Saturday afternoon. Robinson scored on runs of 12, 30 and 75 yards Saturday. “I knew it would take time to learn to get a feel for the game,” Robinson said. “Credit to Texas because they were ready to play today,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “I’m excited about that and for our players to send them out with another winning season,” Herman said.
No. 22 Texas' defense holds off West Virginia, 17-13
Read full article: No. 22 Texas' defense holds off West Virginia, 17-13Texas stopped West Virginia on fourth-down passes into the end zone twice in the fourth quarter, enabling the No. Doege completed 35 of 50 for 317 yards for West Virginia (4-3, 3-3) but failed to throw a touchdown. Texas limited West Virginia running back Leddie Brown to 47 yards, 69 fewer than his average, on 15 carries. But the West Virginia offense failed to capitalize repeatedly on scoring opportunities. The game against West Virginia was a step forward coming a week after Texas beat then-No.
Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid
Read full article: Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skidAUSTIN, Texas – Sam Ehlinger passed for an early touchdown, then ran for two more in the second half to lead Texas to a 27-16 win over Baylor on Saturday that snapped the Longhorns’ two-game losing skid. After the game, Texas players stayed on the field for “The Eyes of Texas” school song that had been embroiled in controversy. Ehlinger set up Texas’ first touchdown with a 42-yard completion on a leaping catch by Joshua Moore. After forcing a turnover on downs in the final minutes, Texas ran out the clock near the Baylor goal line. Most of the team left the field before the song after Texas’ first two home games and again in Dallas when Texas lost to Oklahoma, angering some fans.
No. 14 Texas eager to get to kickoff with opener vs UTEP
Read full article: No. 14 Texas eager to get to kickoff with opener vs UTEPA 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.