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Johnson gives Texas another option at running back (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:18:49 PST

A wrecking ball of a runner, Cody Johnson has been the short-yardage specialist for No. 2 Texas for the last two seasons. It's when he bounces that squat little body to the outside for touchdowns that he gives the Longhorns an extra dimension in their late-season march toward the goals of winning Big 12 and national championships.

Louisiana-Monroe takes 33-6 win over North Texas (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:38:47 PST

Trey Revell and LaGregory Sapp hooked up for a pair of touchdown passes and Greg James picked off three throws as Louisiana-Monroe snapped a two-game slide with a 33-6 victory Saturday over North Texas. ULM tailback Frank Goodin ran for 102 yards and 2 TDs, the last of which came with 2:38 to play to cement the Warhawks' fourth win in their last five against the Eagles (2-7, 1-5 Sun Belt).

Shipley's big day leads No. 2 Texas, 35-3 (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:35:52 PST

At the end of his big day, a group of Texas fans were chanting Jordan Shipley's name when he was pushed out of a group of Longhorns players, flashed a quick "Hook'em Horns" salute and jumped back into the pack. For a guy who seldom likes to talk about himself, even he had to acknowledge the best day ever by a Longhorns receiver.

Shipley sets UT receiving mark in win over UCF (Rivals.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:00 PST

Jordan Shipley set a Texas record with 273 yards receiving, including an 88-yard touchdown, and the No.

Longhorns starting to talk about 'national' goals (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:08:58 PST

Two months ago, Texas would have avoided any direct talk of playing for a national title. Back when the No. 2 Longhorns (8-0) were initially scheduled to play Central Florida (5-3), anything so bold would have been waved off as too much, too soon. Now, however, the Longhorns know what's in front of them if they keep winning, starting Saturday.

High-tech eyes of Texas security are watching (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:42:51 PST

Scanning the two wall-mounted monitors filled with dozens of live camera shots, University of Texas police officer W.R. Pieper spies something he doesn't like: an unattended bag in the middle of a growing crowd. He quickly dispatches uniformed officers who climb stairs and bleachers, only to discover it's nothing but a harmless, oversized purse that belongs to a woman taking pictures with...

Texas Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:16:02 PST

The natural inclination for Texas could be to coast through its remaining games.

The Longhorns moved to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series standings after an impressive 41-14 rout at Oklahoma State. Win out, and the Longhorns (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) are playing in Pasadena for the national championship.

The remaining schedule sets up favorably: A rare November nonconference game against Central Florida, followed by Big 12 games against Baylor, Kansas and Texas A&M. Then, a date in the Big 12 championship game against the team left standing from the North Division pillow fight.

Texas coach Mack Brown is aware of all the trappings that exist, and will urge his veteran leaders to command the full attention of the team throughout the closing stretch.

"I asked the...

Loss at Texas Tech still haunts Texas in '09 (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:49 PST

Eight games into the 2009 season, 1 second from 2008 still haunts and motivates Texas. One second, one play and one loss to Texas Tech ruined the Longhorns' chance to play for a national championship. Several Longhorns said Monday the memory of that game has been with them all year and will be over the final month of the season.

No. 2 Texas avoids Halloween haunting (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:21:35 PST

Texas safety Earl Thomas had a feeling that teammate Curtis Brown was about to break his interception drought. Thought he'd score, too. In their hotel room before Saturday night's 41-14 win at Oklahoma State, Thomas told Brown about his prediction. Later on, he was chasing down Brown in the end zone and screaming "I told you so!" Those kind of positive feelings are everywhere for...

Defense leads No. 3 Texas to rout of No. 13 OSU (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:51:18 PDT

As well as the Texas defense is playing, Colt McCoy needs only to be efficient for the Longhorns to dominate. Curtis Brown and Earl Thomas returned interceptions for touchdowns, and Cody Johnson had two short TD runs as the No. 3 Longhorns routed No. 13 Oklahoma State 41-14 on Saturday night to establish themselves as the clear front-runner in the Big 12 South.

Horns dominate OSU for easy road win (Rivals.com)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:04:00 PDT

Texas dominated Oklahoma State on both sides of the ball, cruising to a surprisingly easy 41-14 win.

Texas defense snuffs fire after turnovers (AP)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:07:54 PDT

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have given up 15 turnovers this season and have yet to pay much of a price for it. The defense simply won't allow it. On the ensuing drives after the turnovers, opponents have scored just one touchdown and one field goal. Seven of those possessions went for negative yards. Four ended when the defense got the ball right back with a fumble recovery or interception of their...

Texas QB making a career out of comebacks (AP)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:50:43 PDT

Colt McCoy has made a career out of the comeback. The senior quarterback for No. 3 Texas has led 11 second-half rallies in his 39 career victories, seven of them in the fourth quarter. He has twice pulled Texas back from 21 points down to win, including a 38-35 win at Oklahoma State in 2007 after Texas started the fourth down 35-14.

Special teams doing special things for No. 3 Texas (AP)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:40 PDT

Every football coach preaches the value of good special teams. For some, it's more than lip service. When No. 3 Texas and No. 13 Oklahoma State tee it up Saturday, the fun really starts when the kicks start flying. The Longhorns have scored six special teams touchdowns this season on blocked kicks, punt returns and kickoff returns.