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4 Days Until the Longhorns' Season Opener: The Greatest Texas Longhorns to Wear No. 4 Texas football is nigh We are four days away from the Longhorns' season-opener against Texas State. This season, Jermaine Bishop Jr. and Jel...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Texas DB Jelani McDonald Generating Massive Preseason Hype Jelani McDonald is expected to lead the Longhorns during the 2026 season after being named to the Jim Thorpe Award watchlist.

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Georgia tops preseason media poll to win SEC championship in 2026

Georgia is the preseason pick to win the Southeastern Conference championship

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Why Jelani McDonald's return is monumental for Texas' 2026 outlook As we all know by now, Jelani McDonald has officially decided to return to Texas for his senior season in 2026. The Longhorns' leading tackl...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

No. 10 Texas looks to stay in College Football Playoff hunt with next game at No. 5 Georgia

Texas received two big blows on its way to the College Football Playoff last season, both at the hands of Georgia

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas football: Injury updates on Ryan Wingo, Jelani McDonald Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian issued injury updates on Ryan Wingo and Jelani McDonald on Monday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • STATESMAN.COM

Upsets Continue with Florida Shocking No. 9 Texas in the Swamp

DJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 to end a three-game skid.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Upsets Continue with Florida Shocking No. 9 Texas in the Swamp

Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the Swamp

DJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, both to a true freshman making his college debut, and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 to end a three-game skid

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas football: Jelani McDonald found his spot at safety for Longhorns In high school, Jelani McDonald was rated as a four-star prospect. The only problem for Texas was the Longhorns didn't really know where to...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • STATESMAN.COM

Arch Manning throws 4 TD passes as No. 7 Texas rolls past San Jose State 38-7

Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran for another and No. 7 Texas rebounded from a season-opening loss to defeat San Jose State 38-7

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Countdown to Kickoff: Jelani McDonald is chess piece for the Texas defense Jelani McDonald continues our countdown to kickoff. The incredible athletic ability and versatility gives the Texas defense options in the s...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

'Superman!' Jelani McDonald Proves to Be Crucial Piece to Texas Longhorns Defense AUSTIN -- Texas defensive back Jelani McDonald made his mark in the Longhorn secondary on Saturday. McDonald recorded his first career inter...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • SI.COM