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Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

California at Stanford 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:03 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) makes a diving catch for a touchdown in front of Texas defensive back Darion Dunn (4) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Texas defense needs quick fix ahead of No. 12 Oklahoma State

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 11, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Sean Shaw Jr. (2) and tight end Chase Allen (11) celebrates after Shaw's touchdown catch during the NCAA football game between the against the Iowa State Cyclones and the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

No. 22 Texas takes slim Big 12 title hopes to Iowa State

By Luke Meredith Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) hurdles Kansas State defensive back Denzel Goolsby (20) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Dicker FG sends Texas over No. 20 Kansas State 27-24

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 09, 2019 07:11 PM EST

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) runs the ball as Texas defensive back Brandon Jones (19) pursues during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

Oct. 19, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

No. 15 Texas set to regroup against Kansas for Big 12 chase

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Narcisse, McCormick lead UTSA over UTEP 26-16

Oct. 06, 2019 12:10 AM EDT
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Lowell Narcisse ran for 115 yards and accounted for two touchdowns to lead UTSA to a 26-16 victory over UTEP on Saturday night. ...

Baechle boots UTEP to 36-34 win over Houston Baptist

Aug. 31, 2019 11:46 PM EDT
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Gavin Baechle kicked a 35-yard field goal midway in the fourth quarter to secure UTEP's 36-34 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday night. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) scores a touchdown after escaping from Oklahoma State safety Kenneth Edison-McGruder in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Stillwater, Okla. Texas has a rising star in quarterback Sam Ehlinger who will get some attention for the Heisman Trophy if he can duplicate his impressive 2018 season when he passed for 25 touchdowns and ran for 16 more. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)

After 10-4 finish, Longhorns have to plug up defense

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 13, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

Southern Miss becomes bowl eligible after 39-7 win at UTEP

Nov. 24, 2018 06:45 PM EST
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Rachuan Mitchell picked off a Brandon Jones pass and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown to spark Southern Mississippi to a 39-7 win over UTEP...

Kansas head coach David Beaty, right, embraces senior Steven Sims Jr. (11) before an NCAA college football game against Texas in Lawrence, Kan., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

No. 11 Texas beats Kansas 24-17, heads to Big 12 title game

By Jordan Wolf Nov. 23, 2018 04:09 PM EST

Western Kentucky picks off 5 UTEP passes in 40-16 rout

Nov. 17, 2018 11:30 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Steven Duncan threw for two touchdowns and D'Andre Ferby ran for two more as Western Kentucky turned five first-half interceptions into a...

Purdy leading Iowa State into key Big 12 game with Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 16, 2018 02:03 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ask Texas about Iowa State's young quarterback Brock Purdy and the answers, from head coach to players, come quick. "He's...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Austin, Texas. Texas faces Texas Tech on Saturday, and now most likely has to win its last three games and get some help to get into the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

No. 15 Texas visits Texas Tech, each looking to end skid

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2018 02:04 PM EST

Texas' Breckyn Hager cries out in pain while being checked by trainers during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Hager left the field in a sling later in the game. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

No. 15 Texas hurting on 2-game skid, trip to Texas Tech next

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 05, 2018 05:49 PM EST

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier runs in the game winning two point conversion with 16 second to go in an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Grier 2-point conversion run sends West Virginia over Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 03, 2018 08:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 file photo, Texas defensive back Brandon Jones (19) tackles West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) short of the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. Grier injured his hand in during the play and left the game. Grier says he won't use a season-ending injury he suffered last season against Texas as additional motivation when No. 12 West Virginia plays the 15th-ranked Longhorns on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)

Grier, West Virginia set for Top 25 Big 12 matchup at Texas

By John Raby Oct. 31, 2018 11:56 AM EDT

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace, left, celebrates with Logan Carter after scoring in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Cornelius leads Oklahoma State past No. 6 Texas, 38-35

By John Tranchina Oct. 28, 2018 12:14 AM EDT

UAB posts third shutout of season in 19-0 win over UTEP

Oct. 27, 2018 10:44 PM EDT
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Spencer Brown ran for 103 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and the UAB defense posted its third shutout of the season in a 19-0 victory over...