2026 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage QB Dia Bell does a lot of things well, but there are some traits that show why On3 has him ranked as the No. 14 overall prospect and in the conversation for being a five-star in his class.

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The anticipation for a game like No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee is always anxiety-inducing if you've got emotional stakes in the matchup. And if

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The No. 1 team in the nation is in Knoxville this weekend. So is Johnny Knoxville. And Ella Langley. And a ton of other celebrities. Shoot, the

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On Thursday night’s version of the SEC Availability Report, Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is no longer on the report, but Nick Townsend is now OUT

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Despite its size, the state of Louisiana remains one of the best when it comes to producing a wealth of talent on the football field. According to

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Louisiana is loaded with elite prospects in the 2027 cycle

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2026 Tennessee Volunteers - Texas Longhorn Football Preview: Tennessee Offense

One of the main stories of the early season has been Texas' inability to convert explosive plays, especially through the passing game.  Texas' first

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Oh, the President is going to be at the Texas vs. Tennessee game?   Steve Sarkisian just calls that Saturday.  Sarkisian shrugged off the notion

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Everything Steve Sarkisian said about Donald Trump, No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee

This weekend, United States President Donald Trump is set to attend No. 1 Texas' clash vs. No. 14 Tennessee in Knoxville.  ***Join InsideTexas.com

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Three games into the 2026 season, the Texas running back room looks similar on paper to what fans saw in 2025. A closer look, though, shows more

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No. 1 Texas heads to Knoxville for the first time in the Battle of UT against No. 14 Tennessee to open SEC play in 2026. Here’s how to watch,

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How to Watch No. 1 Texas vs No. 14 Tennessee: TV schedule, Start times, and Storylines

Every week we do a “what ratings systems say” article about Texas, comparing the Longhorns to the rest of college football through a variety of

What Ratings Systems Say: Texas vs. the SEC, Tiering the CFB World and SOS Talk

For the second year in a row, Texas is going to open SEC play on the road against a former East division team with a stout defense and a power run

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Texas vs Tennessee preview: How the Longhorns can avoid a defensive struggle on the road

Texas has one of the best freshmen classes in the country in 2026. How much have the Longhorns' first-year players been getting on the field?

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Texas Longhorns football freshman report: Who played vs. UTSA, season snap totals

On Wednesday night's version of the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report, Texas star edge rusher Colin Simmons is one of six players to be listed

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Inside Texas is joined by Brent Hubbs of Volquest for a deep dive into Texas-Tennessee, with Hubbs offering an inside look at a Volunteers program

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It's been a pretty great offseason for Texas basketball on pretty much every front.  Using the momentum from a surprise Sweet Sixteen run in March,

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Texas Basketball's freshmen are already leaving their mark in Austin, and the hooping hasn't even started

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke on Wednesday's SEC Football Coaches Media Teleconference, answering questions ranging from coach Josh

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Jermaine Bishop's role? Sark's evolution as a playcaller? Everything Steve Sarkisian said during the SEC Media Weekly Teleconference

Texas Homer, Pack and former Longhorns Drew Kelson and Jett Bush are back, talking Texas Football's dominant defensive performance against UTSA in

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FILM STUDY: Texas Defense Picked Up the Slack Against UTSA

The battle for the real UT and the fight between burnt orange sunsets and school crossing guard safety vest orange will be intense in this SEC road

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2026 Tennessee Volunteers - Texas Longhorn Football Preview: Tennessee Defense

No. 1 Texas Football fifth-year defensive lineman Hero Kanu was named a semifinalist for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football

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Steve Spurrier likes Tennessee’s chances against Texas. The former Florida head coach and Heisman Trophy winner told On3’s Chris Low that he is

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Steve Spurrier thinks Tennessee is poised to upset Texas, delivers veiled shot at Longhorns 

The Texas Longhorns 2027 recruiting class is filled with talent, top to bottom. It's only missing one thing; linebackers. As the Horns continue to

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Texas Targeting Two New 2027 linebackers committed to ACC programs

Jeremiah Smith turned down $10 million offers to transfer this offseason. Ohio State is still paying him like the best receiver in college football.

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It’s not time to take a breath, yet.   I don’t know about you, but I have whiplash after the Longhorns’ first three games. What was the name of the

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The Reheat: How did Texas’ non-conference slate make Longhorn fans feel?

Last season, Tennessee finished the regular season 8-4, 4-4 in SEC play, having regressed from the CFP team it was the year prior.  The Volunteers

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