College football games featuring Texas teams to be excited for in 2024
With the start of the 2024 college football season just over a month away, I thought it would be fun to look over the schedules of Texasโ most prominent programs and highlight a few matchups to keep an eye on in 2024.
Texas A&M, UT land in same region in NCAA college baseball regional
Fans of the Lone Star Showdown will be in for a treat this weekend, as heated rivals Texas A&M and Texas have been paired in the same regional of the NCAA College Baseball Championship.
JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight
Freshman All-American JuJu Watkins drove the length of the floor for a go-ahead three-point play with 3:13 left and finished with 30 points, leading top-seeded Southern California past Baylor 74-70 and into the Elite Eight of the womenโs NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994.
Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourney
Chase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourney
Chase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Houston Cougars on verge of winning college basketballโs toughest conference
The Cougars, winners of seven straight, will obviously remain No. 1 in all three major rankings heading into what could be a championship week.
No. 15 Baylor is led by Dennis and Nunn in win over No. 7 Kansas, which has first consecutive losses
RayJ Dennis had 19 points and 10 assists, Jayden Nunn scored 18 points with consecutive fastbreak layups to ignite a key run for No. 15 Baylor and the Bears beat seventh-ranked Kansas 82-74.
No. 4 Kansas wins 18th straight at home, 64-61 over No. 13 Baylor
Hunter Dickinson scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 4 Kansas extended its home winning streak to 18 games with a 64-61 win over No. 13 Baylor.
Baylor AD critical of Big 12 officials after coach Scott Drew ejected in win over Iowa State
Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades was critical of Big 12 officials after coach Scott Drew was ejected for the first time in his 21 seasons with the 18th-ranked Bears.
Baylor to retire Brittney Grinerโs jersey against Texas Tech next month
Baylor will retire the jersey of former star Brittney Griner on Feb. 18 when the Bears host Texas Tech. Griner helped Baylor go 40-0 her junior year en route to a national championship and finished her college career with 3,283 points and 1,305 rebounds.
Hunter's 21 points and buzzer-beating layup send Texas over No. 9 Baylor 75-73
Tyrese Hunterโs driving layup at the buzzer sent Texas to a 75-73 win over No. 9 Baylor, handing the Bears their second straight loss in the Big 12 Conference.
Kaluma's 4-point play in overtime helps Kansas State rally past No. 9 Baylor, 68-64
Arthur Kaluma converted a four-point play to give Kansas State the lead with 20 seconds left in overtime, and Tylor Perry added a pair of free throws with 6.9 seconds to go, helping the Wildcats beat No. 9 Baylor 68-64 on Tuesday night.
Iowa up to No. 3 behind South Carolina, UCLA in women's AP Top 25 as only 3 unbeaten teams remain
South Carolina remains No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll and is one of just three unbeaten teams left in womenโs college basketball.
Brooks and defense lead No. 3 Texas into final Big 12 season with dominant 38-6 win at Baylor
Jonathon Brooks ran for two touchdowns and No. 3 Texas got a dominant game from its defense to overpower Baylor in a 38-6 win Saturday night to launch the Longhorns into their final Big 12 season.
NEXT IN LINE: Can Duncan live up to historic lineage of Leeโs QB?
The lineage of QBs at Lee is historic, starting with Jermaine Alfred (Baylor), which led to the likes of Clint Stoerner (Arkansas), Ell Roberson III (Kansas State), Olinโs stepson Drew Tate (Iowa) and Brian Johnson (Utah).
More than Type 1 and Type 2, the local research into โatypicalโ diabetes
"I'm quite optimistic that over the next several years we should be able to understand the causes of diabetes better through this approach and hopefully classify diabetes in a way that's much more helpful to clinicians and to physicians," Dr. Ashok Balasubramanyam, said.
Oklahoma's Robertson sets D-I mark for 3s in loss to Iowa St
Ashley Joens scored 32 points to lead No. 18 Iowa State to an 86-78 win over No. 14 Oklahoma, overshadowing the Soonersโ Taylor Robertson becoming the Division I leader in 3-pointers.
Texans standout safety Jalen Pitre reflects on rookie season: โI think I was very impactful, I want to do a lot moreโ
Jalen Pitre read quarterbacksโ eyes and intentions all season, instinctively and crisply breaking on the football for a handful of interceptions.
Weather Updates | Travel chaos, bitter cold, flooding
Emergency weather shelters in Portland, Oregon, are calling for volunteers amid high demand and staffing issues as a winter storm brings snow, freezing rain, ice and frigid temperatures.
Strong finish lifts No. 12 Baylor over Northwestern State
Jalen Bridges scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half, and No. 12 Baylor pulled away from Northwestern State in the second half for a 58-48 victory on Tuesday night.
Texans rookie Jalen Pitre has different vision of game at free safety: โI have more time to see thingsโ
Houston Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre has combined for 28 tackles, one interception in past two games.
With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas
Armaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia used a big second-half run to knock off No. 5 Baylor 86-79 in the teamโs first game since three Cavaliers football players were killed in a campus shooting.
Virginia basketball back on court, honors shooting victims
Virginiaโs basketball players wore sweatshirts in warmups for Friday's game against Baylor that honored three Cavaliers football players who were fatally shot nearly a week ago.
Glue Of The Game: Sophomore Bryant Next In Line At George Ranch
AFTER GRADUATING NINE SENIORS, INCLUDING FOUR ELITE NCAA DIVISION I TALENTS, GEORGE RANCHโS VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM ENTERED THIS SEASON IN A STATE OF TRANSITION.
Alzheimerโs, Texas research studies into the disease at center of hospital-led event in Houston
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimerโs disease and youโre looking for answers, thereโs an event being held in Houston thatโs designed to help.
The DJ Lagway Show: Lagway Continues to Show heโs the Best QB in the country
Over the past few weeks and months, rankings and ratings have been all the buzz around the Class of 2024. The biggest name in H-Town is Willis QB DJ Lagway Jr. Lagway has been listed as the No.1 Dual-Threat QB in the country with a 5-Star rating and a roster of 25 offers and counting.
VYPE NEXTGEN Episode 13: Defensive Back Cory Huff Jr. From Nimitz HS
VYPE NEXTGEN Instagram Live Series Episode 13 was April 4th. In this series we will be talking with some of the top recruits in the State about recruiting, their season, and more!!!
Busted brackets mark another topsy-turvy NCAA tourney
There were 17.3 million brackets filled out in ESPN's Tournament Challenge this year, and the quest for a perfect one was done before the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
Double-digit seeds continue winning in women's NCAAs
Double-digit seeds are leaving their mark on the first weekend of the womenโs NCAA Tournament and bouncing some of the top players and teams in the country, including Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Baylor's NaLyssa Smith.
Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat '21 champ Baylor
RJ Davis scored a career-high 30 points and eighth-seeded North Carolina beat defending champion Baylor 93-86 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sooners take down No. 3 Baylor 72-67 in Big 12 quarterfinals
Umoja Gibson scored 14 points, including a crucial three-point play with less than a minute to go, and Oklahoma rallied in the second half for a 72-67 victory over third-ranked Baylor in the Big 12 quarterfinals.
Flagler, Akinjo lead No. 3 Baylor past No. 21 Texas 68-61
Adam Flagler and James Akinjo each scored 19 points to send No. 3 Baylor over No. 21 Texas 68-61, as the Bears spoiled the final Longhorns menโs game in the 45-year-old Frank Erwin Center.
Flagler scores 29, leads No. 10 Baylor past Oklahoma State
Adam Flagler scored a career-high 29 points and James Akinjoโs jumper with 14 seconds remaining provided the winning points as No. 10 Baylor defeated Oklahoma State 66-64 in overtime.
WHERE WILL THEY GO? HโTown Recruiting Notes of the Week
Now that the Class of 2022 has been signed and locked up colleges are starting to send invites for Junior Days, host early unofficial visits and even offering kids with the next classes of recruiting on their minds.
No. 10 Kansas quickly builds huge lead, routs No. 8 Baylor
Christian Braun and Ochai Agbaji each scored 18 points and No. 10 Kansas bolted to a big lead and routed No. 8 Baylor 83-59 to hold the top spot in the Big 12 Conference race.
WHERE WILL THEY GO? HโTown Recruiting Notes of the Week
Now that student athletes are back in school, colleges are starting to send invites for Junior Days, host early unofficial visits and even offering kids with the next classes of recruiting on their minds.
WHERE WILL THEY GO? HโTown Recruiting Notes of the Week
Early Signing Day has come and gone and now recruitment has picked back up for the Class of 2023 and 2024 with big programs trying to lock up the young high school stars in the Houston Area.
No. 1 Baylor loses 2nd straight home game, 61-54 to Okla St
Bryce Thompson scored the gameโs final six points and finished with 19 as Oklahoma State beat No. 1 Baylor 61-54 on Saturday, giving the Bears consecutive home losses for the first time in nearly six years.
Baylor remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; USC hits No. 5
Baylor is once again the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs college basketball poll, and fifth-ranked Southern California climbed to its highest ranking in nearly five decades.
Flagler, No. 1 Baylor rally past TCU for 21st straight win
Adam Flagler rallied No. 1 Baylor with 18 of his 22 points in the second half, and the Bears extended their national-best winning streak to 21 games with a 76-64 victory over TCU.
Baylor, Duke remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 poll with few changes
Baylor kept its firm hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 menโs college basketball poll with few changes at the top and no new teams entering the latest rankings.
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt
Al Walcott set a Sugar Bowl record with a 96-yard interception return, Monaray Baldwin raced 48 yards for the go-ahead score on an end around, and sixth-ranked Baylor beat No. 8 Mississippi 21-7 as injured Rebels quarterback Matt Corral looked on from the sideline.
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan State up to No. 10
Baylor remained No. 1 for the third straight week in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, receiving all 61 first-place votes from a national media panel.
Trio scores 16 apiece as No. 1 Baylor beats Alcorn St 94-57
Kendall Brown, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Flo Thamba scored 16 points apiece to lead five players in double figures, and No. 1 Baylor beat Alcorn State 94-57.
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6
Defending national champion Baylor has maintained its top spot in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, though not without ceding a No. 1 vote to Arizona, while the six remaining unbeatens continued their rise.
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6
Defending national champion Baylor has maintained its top spot in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, though not without ceding a No. 1 vote to Arizona, while the six remaining unbeatens continued their rise.