Chris Tavarez
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Texas hires Pitt’s Brennan Marion as new receivers coach
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Steve Sarkisian’s completed his coaching staff with the addition of Brennan Marion as the Longhorns’ new receivers coach and passing game coordinator. “I’m so excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to get started,” Marion said in a statement released by UT. “Coach Sark is as big time of an offensive coach […] → Read More
Quinn Ewers to transfer to Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Quinn Ewers is once again committed to Texas. The former Ohio State quarterback made the announcement on his twitter account Sunday night. Ewers, who was the top-ranked recruit in the class of 2022 out of Southlake Carroll in the DFW area, reclassified to the 2021 class and graduated early so he could […] → Read More
Austin FC downs Real Salt Lake behind Dominguez’s two-goal effort
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC jumped out to an early lead against Real Salt Lake and held on for a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday afternoon. Cecilio Dominguez had a brace, scoring both goals for Austin. The first came in the 17th minute when he netted a rebound from a saved shot […] → Read More
Sarkisian relishing second chance after fall from grace at USC
Steve Sarkisian’s earned a second chance. He knows it, and he doesn’t take it for granted. → Read More
Sam Ehlinger injures knee in final preseason game scare
The sixth-round draft pick left Saturday’s preseason game with a knee injury. → Read More
McCallum opens season with 14-13 win over Anderson in Taco Shack Bowl
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bad snap on a point after attempt proved to be the difference in McCallum snapping its two-game losing streak to Anderson in Thursday’s season-opening cross-town rivalry. With the game tied at 7-7 in the third quarter quarter and facing fourth down, Anderson running back Colin Page took the snap out of […] → Read More
QB battle still playing out, no starter named heading into game week
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Steve Sarkisian’s now seen his team practice through all of spring and nearly an entire training camp, but it still hasn’t been enough to name a starter at quarterback. “No, I have not named one,” Sarkisian said on Thursday. The battle between Casey Thompson and Hudson Card has been going since Sam […] → Read More
Austin dominates Portland in rematch that follows familiar script
Austin FC exploded for three goals in the first half against Portland to cruise to a 3-1 win and snap a three-game losing streak. → Read More
Austin Bold FC consider move citing attendance problems after Austin FC’s success
"The Austin Bold FC are exploring several options - including staying in Austin," the club announced in a statement released on Twitter on Thursday. → Read More
How Texas coach Chris Beard plans to turn Longhorns talent into a title contender
Chris Beard’s only been on the job at Texas for four months, but he’s already transformed the program into his image. → Read More
Olympic results: Texans dominate on the track Sunday
It was a redemption story for Keni Harrison early Monday morning in Tokyo. → Read More
Friend or foe? Texas A&M students react to Texas joining the SEC
On Thursday, the SEC unanimously voted to invite both the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to the conference, effective July 1, 2025. → Read More
Texas, Oklahoma expecting official SEC invite, school presidents to vote Thursday
Just two days after asking for an invitation into the SEC, Texas and Oklahoma are expecting a quick response from their neighbors to the east. → Read More
Report: Pelicans’ center Jaxson Hayes, former Longhorn, arrested following police altercation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KXAN) — Former Longhorn and current New Orelans Pelican Jaxson Hayes was arrested and hospitalized and is expected to be booked on felony battery against a police officer, according to TMZ. Hayes, who played just one season for Texas during the 2018-19 school year, apparently tried to prevent police from entering an […] → Read More
Texas, Oklahoma inform Big 12 of plans to exit, opening door for negotiations with SEC
The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma took the first step in severing ties with the Big 12 Monday, telling the league they don't intend to extend their grant-of-rights agreements with the league beyond 2025. → Read More
ALL ABOARD! Ivan Melendez, the Hispanic Titanic, returning for junior season
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another key piece of the Longhorns’ run to the College World Series will be back next year. On Wednesday, Ivan Melendez announced on Twitter that he’ll return for his junior season. In the tweet, Melendez thanked the Miami Marlins, who drafted him 479th overall in the 16th round, before announcing his return […] → Read More
Texas Longhorns picked third in Big 12 preseason poll behind Oklahoma, Iowa State
The Longhorns are picked to finish third in the league in Steve Sarkisian's first season at Texas. → Read More
Oklahoma, Iowa State dominate preseason All-Big 12 teams, two Longhorns earn accolades
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If there’s any question as to who the preseason favorites are in the Big 12, Wednesday’s release of the preseason All-conference team should erase any doubt that it’s Iowa State and Oklahoma. Both the Sooners and Cyclones have eight players on the All-Big 12 offensive and defensive teams – more than any […] → Read More
Texas survives rain delay, Mississippi St. to play for College World Series finals spot
Texas is now one win away from reaching the championship series after beating Mississippi State 8-5 in a game that started Friday night and ended early Saturday morning thanks to a two-and-a-half hour weather delay. → Read More
How to watch: Texas baseball hoping to extend stay in Omaha with win against Virginia
The Longhorns are hoping to replicate the offensive performance they had against Tennessee after a dismal showing against Mississippi State. → Read More