Longhorns starting quarterback Arch Manning is among this year’s 22 semifinalists for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, the award’s committee representatives announced earlier this week. The award is designated for FBS’ top offensive player who also incorporates traits associated with the award’s namesake, former Texas running back and NFL legend Earl Campbell, such as integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity. It’s reserved for players with Texas-based school
roots.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: How did Texas PG Rori Harmon compile her school-record 781 assists?
Austin American-Statesman: Following big week in Las Vegas, Texas women climb in AP, coaches polls
247Sports: With Early Signing Day complete, here’s a look at incoming freshmen who may make an immediate impact for Texas
Inside Texas: Big-time regular season non-conference games may be a thing of the past
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Texas blown out by Virginia, 88-69
Texas is in pursuit of five-star Ohio State WR commit Chris Henry Jr.
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
Austin American-Statesman: What Steve Sarkisian said about the CFP on National Signing Day
Austin American-Statesman: From Point A to Point B: Torrey Stafford explains how she got to Texas
Dallas Morning News: Early national signing day central: Stories, rankings and where 2026 commits are headed
247Sports: Karnell James commits to Texas: Longhorns add new member to 2027 class
247Sports: Petal (Miss.) Top247 DL Corey Wells flips from Texas to Auburn
Inside Texas: Recruiting dominoes: Jalen Lott’s uncertainty collides with the Chris Henry Jr. pursuit
SEC SHOWDOWN
Inside Texas: Texas’ Michael Taaffe selected to SEC Football Community Service Team’
Inside Texas: Greg Sankey believes Texas is one of seven SEC teams worthy of a College Football Playoff spot
Inside Texas: We’ll learn specific dates for Texas’ 2026 SEC matchups next week
Good Bull Hunting: Report: Texas A&M OC Collin Klein to become head coach at Kansas State
Rock M Nation: Missouri Football Bowl Projections: Where things stand for Mizzou
Red Cup Rebellion: What we know, kinda know, and don’t know: Pete Golding era edition
Rocky Top Talk: Tennessee and new signee Legend Bey could be headed towards a quick breakup
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama holds off Clemson 90-84
Dawg Sports: 3 things that (still) worry me about Alabama
A Sea Of Blue: Pete Nochta set to leave Louisville Cardinals for Kentucky football
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: College football coaching grades for LSU, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, and more
SB Nation: 7 Giannis Antetokounmpo trade ideas after Bucks star asks out
SB Nation: College basketball’s 7 biggest men’s national championship contenders right now, ranked
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- We’re still basking in this.
