Word recently broke that the Texas Longhorns intend to extend athletic director Chris Del Conte’s contract, which would keep Del Conte in Austin through at least 2036, according to multiple outlets.
From the Daily Texan:
“The UT Board of Regents meeting agenda book detailed Del Conte’s potential extension. The extension, and salary raise, will be voted upon Aug. 20-21 during the Board of Regents meeting. Del Conte’s last contract extension occurred in 2023, keeping him in Austin through 2030 and guaranteeing
salaries of at least $3 million during the last two years of the contract. This new extension potentially grants Del Conte a salary of over $3 million starting in 2027, with salaries of over $4 million during the final two years of the extension.”
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORN
Austin American-Statesman: Arch Manning, CJ Baxter among the crucial offensive players for Texas football
Austin American-Statesman: Texas football depth chart healthy despite transfer portal obstacles
Austin American-Statesman: Why did Texas volleyball cancel Saturday’s Orange-White scrimmage?
Austin American-Statesman: Julian Sayin: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian on new Ohio State QB
Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Texas will get tested early and often on the road this year
Austin American-Statesman: Why Colin Simmons thinks he can break Texas football ‘s sacks record
Dallas Morning News: Texas’ Arch Manning reveals grandfather Archie’s advice amid prep for Ohio State opener
247Sports: Finding offensive line depth to start the season is Steve Sarkisian’s ‘biggest concern’ for Texas football
247Sports: With Texas now preparing for Ohio State, Longhorns’ QB Arch Manning says, ‘I’m ready to go’
Inside Texas: Texas’ CJ Baxter, Christian Clark named to Comeback Player of the Year watch list
Inside Texas: Texas QB Arch Manning recognized on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Arch Manning refutes his grandfather’s declaration about the 2026 NFL Draft
Updates from the second Texas scrimmage of preseason camp
Steve Sarkisian ramps up his aggressiveness towards Texas RB CJ Baxter’s return
Steve Sarkisian names eight players who have emerged as contributors
This is Texas LG Neto Umeozulu’s ‘calling card’
These are the four best tacklers on the Texas defense
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: 2027 Top247 edge Krew Jones slated for numerous stops this season
247Sports: 2027 Top247 OT Carter Jones details communication with Texas ahead of visit
247Sports: Several Texas commits make Preseason MaxPreps All-America list
247Sports: Five Texas recruiting storylines to monitor as we enter the season
Inside Texas: Class of 2023 Report: Texas’ former top-three class continues to improve ahead of year three
Inside Texas: Texas Football 2027 Offensive Line Recruiting: Six names to know
Inside Texas: Recruiting Notebook: Detailed evaluation for three-star OT, Texas commit Max Wright
SEC SHOWDOWN
Dallas Morning News: 2025 preseason coaches All-SEC teams: 10 Texas Longhorns, 6 Texas A&M Aggies make the list
Good Bull Hunting: Position Preview: Linebackers
Rock M Nation: What if Sam Horn is the right guy to be QB1?
Red Cup Rebellion: Let’s talk run scheme changes for 2025
Rocky Top Talk: Tennessee announces decision on starting quarterback for start of 2025 season
Anchor Of Gold: Playoff expansion is a solution in search of a problem
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama Football Scrimmage Notes: Jam Miller injured
A Sea Of Blue: John Wall announces retirement
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Joe Burrow wants Bengals to save roster spot for this practice squad WR, and it’s easy to see why
SB Nation: Bears hype is taking over. Should we believe, or pump the brakes?
SB Nation: Scottie Scheffler can make FedExCup history with a win this week
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Several Texas players made the Preseason AP All-American team.
