After safety Derek Williams was dismissed from Saturday’s Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma State, the Texas Longhorns challenged a targeting penalty he earned last week. However, according to 247Sports, the Longhorns’ request for Williams’ reinstatement for the entire College Football Playoff game against Washington was denied. Williams will be forced to sit out the first half of New Year’s Day’s Sugar Bowl.
WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
The American-Statesman in Austin: Texas football will benefit from the Sugar Bowl’s homefield advantage.
According to the Austin American-Statesman, Texas’ Big 12 championship and CFP bid earned Steve Sarkisian $300,000 in bonuses.
According to the Austin American-Statesman, CFP Sugar Bowl tickets for Texas vs. Washington are extremely pricey.
Source: Texas safety, 247Sports Derek Williams will sit out the first half of the Sugar Bowl after his targeting ejection appeal was refused.
5 rated freshman Johntay Cook’s on-the-job training to replace Xavier Worthy, according to 247Sports
Six plays that helped Texas reach the College Football Playoff
Inside Texas: Cover peaking at the perfect time, what’s next, and a short peek at Washington
Inside Texas: A first look at the game against Washington
IN BURNT ORANGE NATION, ICYMI
Take a look at No. 2 Washington first.
Jeff Choate, Texas’ co-defensive coordinator and LBs coach, will remain with the Longhorns through the College Football Playoffs.
Former No. 2 prospect Walter Nolen is allegedly planning to enter the Texas NCAA transfer portal.
According to reports, Texas has extended an offer to Purdue transfer wide receiver Deion Burks.
Texas cornerback X’Avion Brice has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Jalen Catalon of Texas has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
ROUNDUP OF RECRUITING
Dallas Morning News: 2024 NCAA football transfer portal: Texas, OU, and other local colleges are being tracked
247Sports: With Andrew Mukuba in the transfer portal, Texas now has a must-have 2024 portal cycle target.
247Sports: Former Texas LB Mike January is the father of a UT recruit. Alex January discusses recruitment and what fans may anticipate from his son.
Inside Texas: Day one of the transfer portal window recap
Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns Recruiting on Tuesday Intel: Texas coaches at home, on the road, and in 2025
BREAKDOWN OF THE BIG 12
The Dallas Morning News reports that NCAA President Charlie Baker has proposed a new Division I category in which colleges might pay their athletes.
Inside Texas: Jonathon Brooks’ on-field tribute at the Big 12 championship game says it all, with additional notes
Men’s Basketball: Emanuel Miller of TCU named Big 12 Player of the Week
Football: TCU OT Frogs O’ War Jasper Lott has entered the transfer portal.
Football: TCU CB Mason White enters the transfer portal
Football: TCU CB Ish Burdine joins the transfer portal
Football: TCU CB Jaionte McMillan enters the transfer portal
Offseason Tracker: Transfer Portal and NFL Draft – Crimson and Cream Machine
Wide receiver Ja’Shaun Poke has entered the transfer portal, according to The Smoking Musket.
The Knights defeated Lipscomb to return to the win column.
WHAT WE’RE READY TO READ
Jake Browning defeated the Jaguars and made history in the process, according to SB Nation.
Heisman Trophy finalists in 2023, ordered by likelihood of winning college football’s top honor
SB Nation: Zach Wilson’s unwillingness to play is complicating the Jets’ quarterback issue.
LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND NEWS
That’s not bad, coach.
