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The Longhorn Republic
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Bringing you the latest in Texas Longhorns news and opinions from those who know and love the teams. Covering football, basketball, baseball, and recruiting all from University of Texas fans and supporters.
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July 14, 2026: Wide Receiver Preview
4d ago00:45:28Tap to summarizeThe Texas Longhorns landed one of the biggest portal targets this offseason, bringing Cam Coleman to the Forty Acres to give the offense a high-end receiving threat. He's paired with Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosley to round out a receiving group that could give Texas its best chance to have an explosive threat heading into a pivotal season. What do we expect from this group, and how can it propel the Texas offense to its goals in 2026?
Transcribe →July 9, 2026 - Texas Running Backs Preview
1w ago00:42:47Tap to summarizeThe Texas Longhorns lost the top four running backs from last year's team, but have seemingly gone all-in on a pair of runners that they think can take them to the next level. The duo of Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown were two of the top RBs in the transfer portal, and seemingly come to Texas with hopes to increase their championship potential and NFL Draft stock. Can their explosive playmaking ability help get Texas over the hump?
Transcribe →July 8, 2026 - Missouri Tigers Preview
1w ago00:32:09Tap to summarizeAs we continue our march toward the season, we continue our reverse-order previews and land on the Missouri Tigers. After meeting regularly in the Big 12, the two former foes met just one time in the last 10 years, a Texas Bowl win in two previous eras for both teams. The Longhorns are now in the SEC with a new coaching staff and the Tigers are building a lasting threat in the conference.What can we expect from the Tigers in 2026, with a refreshed core of players and a coaching staff looking to rework itself?
Transcribe →July 2, 2026 - What should we expect from Arch?
2w ago00:40:49Tap to summarizeWe begin our summer self-scouting with the man everyone can't help but talk about: Texas quarterback Arch Manning. It's undeniable that Manning started the 2025 campaign on a low note, struggling against Ohio State and playing well below expectations. However, as the season went on, and Texas figured out its offensive line, Manning's production shot up and he ended the season with two of his best games.Heading into what most assume is his final year in Austin, what is fair to expect from the former No. 1 quarterback?
Transcribe →June 30, 2026 - LSU Tigers Preview
3w ago00:45:26Tap to summarizeWe continue our march through the summer, working through the Texas Longhorns' schedule as we prepare for the 2026 season. This week, we dive in on the LSU Tigers with the help of Louis Johnson of The Last Word on Sports. What are the expectations for Lane Kiffin in Year 1? How do fans feel about the attention that comes with that coach? And what did Kiffin like about the defense that led him to retain the defensive coordinator?
Transcribe →June 24, 2026 - Arkansas Razorbacks Preview
4w ago01:07:06Tap to summarizeWe continue our march through the 2026 schedule, landing on Game 11 against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Our old SWC rival will look completely different in 2026, with a coaching change and a refresh of nearly all its offensive talent. What do we expect from them in the first season of a new era and can they build momentum heading into the future?
Transcribe →June 18, 2026 - Texas A&M Season Preview with Jay Arnold
Jun 1800:46:26Tap to summarizeEach summer, we preview the teams on the Texas Longhorns' schedule, starting with Week 12 and working backward toward the start of the season.We start with the Texas A&M Aggies, who are coming off a historic season and a trip to the College Football Playoff, the most successful season in modern history for the team. They return a ton of high-level skill talent but are rebuilding on the offensive line, hoping to be buoyed by a stout, experienced defensive unit.What are the expectations for the Aggies in Year 3 under Mike Elko with a new offensive coordinator and an experienced quarterback? And what A&M tradition would Jay sacrifice for a National Championship?
Transcribe →June 16, 2026 - A Fifth Director's Cup for Texas
Jun 1600:33:45Tap to summarizeFor the third time in a row and the fifth time in six years, the Texas Longhorns can officially say they have the best athletic department in the country. Texas's performance in the Track and Field Championships, while underwhelming, along with the baseball team's trip to Omaha, were enough to officially bring the trophy back to Austin. We also dive in on the Longhorns' performance in the opening weekend of the Men's College World Series, the two newest members of the 2027 Football Recruiting Class, and officially close the book on our commentary on the Brennen Sorsby saga.
Transcribe →June 9, 2026 - Softball Wins (Another) Championship
Jun 901:01:03Tap to summarizeThe Texas Longhorns' softball may have battled back from the loser's bracket to reach the final's series, but they didn't need an extra game to top Texas Tech to hoist the National Championship trophy. Teagan Kavan was her usual Oklahoma City self, becoming the first player to earn WCWS Most Outstanding Player for a second time for her efforts from the circle, while the Longhorns' offense kept things easy for her. On the other diamond, the Texas men advanced to Omaha for the 39th time, after taking care of business against Oregon. The first game was an offensive explosion for Texas, but the pitching set the pace and ensured the Longhorns took the trip to the MCWS.
Transcribe →June 2, 2026 - Baseball and Softball Advance
Jun 200:49:14Tap to summarizeThe Texas Longhorns had a successful weekend on the diamond, with the baseball team advancing to the Super Regional, while the softball team overcame the loser's bracket to make the WCWS Final. The Longhorns didnt drop a single game in the regionals, cruising through the first two, but needing to gut the finale out against UCSB. In OKC, the softball team lost the opening game of the WCWS, but managed to win a doubleheader on Monday to take their spot in the final series.
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