The Longhorn Republic

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October 20, 2023 - Houston Cougars Preview Oct 20, 2023

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The Texas Longhorns rekindle the old Southwest Conference rivalry, heading to Houston for the first time since the 2001 season.

October 17, 2023 - Women's Basketball preview Oct 17, 2023

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In just three seasons under Vic Schaefer, the Texas Longhorns accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades -- the women's basketball team claimed the Big 12 championship.

Now, the expectations are higher than ever, with the most talented group that's been on campus since hall-of-fame coach Jody Conradt took Texas to the conference title and beyond. Returning all-conference players from a year ago, with talented additions coming in from the transfer portal and high school ranks, the Longhorns hope to make another deep run in the tournament after an uncharacteristically early exit a year ago.

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Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

October 12, 2023 - Men's Basketball Preview Oct 12, 2023

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We took advantage of the football bye week and dove in on the 2023-24 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team.

After keeping the team on the right track a year ago and earning his spot as the men's basketball coach, Rodney Terry takes the reins for the start of the season and hopes to improve on a deep run that had a disappointing end a year ago. He needed to reload and did just that, through some key transfers and late additions from the high school ranks.

Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

October 10, 2023 - Texas can't get out of its own way, falls to Oklahoma Oct 10, 2023

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The Texas Longhorns had a shot to win the game late, but couldn't overcome the early struggles and the tenacious Oklahoma offense, falling in the Red River Rivalry.

The defense had an outing to forget, thanks in large part to the dynamic play of Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel, while Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers had to play lights-out late to make up for early struggles. With all of that said, Texas still was in the game and even had a chance for a last-second miracle score, but couldn't make the game-winning catch as time expired.

What does this mean for the rest of the season and beyond?

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Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

October 5, 2023 - It's Two Days Until Gameday and OU Still Sucks Oct 05, 2023

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have another chance to tick a box in the

"Texas is getting back to where it belongs" checklist with a win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

OU has faced less-than-elite talent but has done what good teams do against outmatched opponents, dominated them in multiple phases of the game. With their toughest matchup coming up, will they be able to keep up the pace against the Longhorns?

Texas, coming off of a blowout win over Kansas without the services of quarterback Jalon Daniels, has yet to play an offense or a defense with the supposed potency of the Sooners. What can Texas do to come out on to?

Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

October 3, 2023 - Texas crock pots Kansas Oct 03, 2023

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns continued their march through the Big 12 one last time with a lopsided win over the Kansas Jayhawks.

Texas benefitted from an unexpected scratch of Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, who was struggling with back tightness before the game Saturday. Backup Jason Bean, an elite athlete in his own right, could not keep the offense on pace, while the Longhorns found their rhythm on the ground thanks to the offensive line and Jonathon Brooks.

We dive in on what happened and what it means moving forward for the Longhorns.

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Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

September 28, 2023 - Previewing the Kansas Jayhawks Sep 28, 2023

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns are continuing their final march through the Big 12, taking on the resurgent Kansas Jayhawks -- who are on a surge of their own.

Led by Jalon Daniels, the Jayhawks have become one of the top offenses in the country, leaning on a balanced attack to keep defenders off-schedule and guessing. A year ago, Texas managed to shut that offense down while Daniels recovered from an injury, but the signal-caller is healthy and ready to pace the Jayhawks.

A strength-on-strength matchup, the Texas defense has been nothing short of elite but has yet to face a challenge on-par with the Jayhawks. What can Texas do to come out on top?

Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

September 26, 2023 - Texas Boat Races Baylor Sep 26, 2023

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns went to Waco and did what good teams do against outmatched opponents, looked dominant on both sides of the ball and came away with a lopsided win.

Whether it is the defense keeping Baylor from scoring and handling quick changes with relative ease, the continued emergence of Jonathon Brooks as a running threat, or Quinn Ewers returning to form and showing off why NFL Scouts like him, the Longhorns looked the part on Saturday.

What can we take away from that dominant performance and what does it mean for the rest of Big 12 play?

Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

September 21, 2023 - Texas kicks off conference play against Baylor Sep 21, 2023

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns kick off their final season of Big 12 play with a trip up I-35 to take on the Baylor Bears in Waco.

For the last five seasons, Texas and Baylor have both held serve at home, with Texas closing out the Bears to end the 2022 regular season in front of the crowd at DKR. Baylor may be having a down year, but the Bears know that they can salvage a terrible start, climb back to .500, and hold bragging rights over a resurgent Texas for years to come with a win this week.

What will the Bears look like without the services of their starting quarterback while the backup tries to play through an injury?

Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

September 19, 2023 - Late Surge Puts Texas Past Wyoming Sep 19, 2023

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The Texas Longhorns had to shake off a little Alabama hangover when the Wyoming Cowboys came to Austin, hoping to keep their trajectory moving in the right direction.

It was uncomfortable for a while, tied 10-10 going into the fourth quarter, but the Longhorns once again turned on the jets late and pulled away from the Cowboys. Texas has seemingly become a second-half team, somewhat in an effort to overcome the slow starts they've suffered so far this year.

Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire by Ryan Little

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