Two players buried deep on Texas’ depth chart will look elsewhere for playing time. Tight end Darius Terrell and defensive back Eryon Barnett both will transfer from the program before next season, the Longhorns announced Tuesday. Terrell, a sophomore from DeSoto, had just one reception in nine games during his UT career. He was behind M.J. McFarland, D.J. Grant, Dom Jones and Barrett Matthews in... [Read More]

Sophomore quarterback David Ash says he feels like the leader of the Texas offense.Coach Mack Brown, however, still refuses to publicly declare a starter and says he's confident that either Ash or junior Case McCoy could lead the Longhorns next season.If Sunday's spring scrimmage showed anything, it's that Ash has earned the right to call himself the starter, but McCoy still could challenge for... [Read More]

Ricky Williams got a sneak peak at the past and the future two days before more than 30,000 fans were able to judge for themselves Sunday. The former Texas Heisman Trophy winner was back on campus to take a look at his new statue. The likeness? "Close enough," he laughed. The 8-foot, 1,000-pound likeness was unveiled just outside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sunday... [Read More]

After a weekend in Austin and a long week of rethinking his future, Dalton Santos (Van, Texas/Van) has backed out of his pledge to Tennessee and committed to Texas.Santos and his father confirmed the commitment in text messages to HornsNation. The No. 1 inside linebacker (No. 92 overall) in the nation according to ESPNU had been committed to the Vols since August, but a strong last-second push... [Read More]

University of Texas regents are considering making changes to football coach Mack Brown's contract.The regents scheduled a Thursday telephone meeting. Brown's contract, which runs through 2016, is the only agenda item and details were not released.A source told the Austin American-Statesman that the board will extend Brown's contract by four years through the 2020 season. The Statesmen also... [Read More]

Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds plans to extend coach Mack Brown's contract with the Longhorns in the near future, the Austin American-Statesman reported on Monday.The 14-year-coach, subject of Internet rumors that he would retire or be forced out after a 7-5 season, has a $5.2 million-per-yer deal with the Longhorns until 2016. Dodds says he wants to bind the legendary coach for an... [Read More]

The AT&T Cotton Bowl's message to Texas is simple: "Beat Kansas State or find another place to play your 13th game." If the Wildcats defeat the Longhorns for the fourth consecutive time this weekend, Mack Brown's team, 6-3 on the year, will not be invited to Arlington in January. That much is not subjective. Instead, Cotton Bowl representatives will be on hand in Austin to politely... [Read More]

Texas will have to finish its season without its offensive leader, Fozzy Whittaker. The do-it-all senior suffered torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee at Missouri on Saturday, Texas trainer Kenny Boyd said. The injury will require season-ending surgery. Whittaker led the Longhorns in touchdowns with nine (six rushing, one receiving and two kickoff returns) as... [Read More]

Texas redshirt freshman wide receiver Chris Jones is transferring after two seasons with the program. The school said Tuesday it has given Jones an unconditional release from his scholarship. It's not known where he will go. Jones was a two-time all-state selection as wide receiver and kick returner at Daingerfield High School. He helped Daingerfield to consecutive Class 2A Division II titles and... [Read More]

Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who lost his starting job after two games and then had season-ending shoulder surgery, plans to transfer. Gilbert was given an unconditional release from his scholarship to find another school. In a statement released Wednesday, Gilbert did not say where he planned to go, but indicated he has visited several schools and will visit more while finishing this... [Read More]

Texas senior safety Christian Scott is out indefinitely with a right wrist injury. Texas athletic trainer Kenny Boyd says Scott was hurt in Saturday's win over Iowa State. Boyd says Scott will continue to be evaluated but is out indefinitely. The injury further hurts Texas' depth in the secondary as the No. 11 Longhorns (4-0) prepare to play No. 3 Oklahoma (4-0) on Saturday.... [Read More]

Texas junior safety Nolan Brewster is quitting football because of concussions and post-traumatic migraine headaches.Brewster has a history of concussions and migraines dating back to high school. He suffered a severe concussions in No. 17 Texas' win over UCLA on Sept. 17. Brewster had played in all three games this season for the Longhorns (3-0) at safety and on special teams. Athletic trainer... [Read More]