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Texas escapes with a 50-48 win

By Daniela Perez - Updated on October 20, 2019 at 1:17 am

The Jayhawks offense and Longhorn defense make a perfect pair — Kansas came into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as the second worst total offense in the Big 12. Together they dismantled the 21-point spread that favored the Longhorns and made way for the 50-48 shootout that crowned Texas victorious.
Dicker does it again

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on October 20, 2019 at 12:30 am

All of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium had its hands above their heads in angst. A week after losing to its rival, Texas had returned home — hoping to get a boost from the crowd and gain a win to counter the loss column.
Texas bounces back with win over Baylor

By Isaac Gutierrez - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 11:42 pm

After two consecutive conference losses, Texas regained its footing in the Big 12 race with a 2-1 win on the road against Baylor. The Longhorns now sit in second place in the conference with a record of 4–2.
Language barriers, cultural unfamiliarity leave female students vulnerable abroad

By Ariana Arredondo - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 2:59 pm

Female students studying abroad are using the buddy system and location sharing to keep themselves out of danger.
Texas wins if, Texas loses if: Williams presents problems out of backfield

By Wills Layton - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 12:21 am

Last week, the Texas offense struggled to score on a generally porous defense. Here’s how the game against Kansas could go:
Women’s cross country prepares to run through final leg before championship season

By Sam Bellessa, Emily Barton - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 12:19 am

Texas women’s cross country will reignite the famous in-state rivalry with Texas A&M when it travels to College Station, Texas, to compete in the Arturo Barrios Invitational on Saturday. It will be the final meet for the Longhorns before the Big 12 Championship on Nov. 2.
With only six games remaining, Longhorns prepare to make or break Big 12 Championship

By Daniela Perez - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 12:18 am

The Longhorns will likely be favored in every game for the rest of the season. Translation: The Longhorns’ Big 12 hopes are still alive and well.
Opponents to watch: Williams is force out of backfield

By Myah Taylor - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 12:16 am

On Saturday, the struggling Kansas Jayhawks will provide the Longhorns with a great opportunity to add another game to their win column, but a star running back might stand in Texas’ way. Here are four Kansas players to watch against Texas this weekend:
Texas looks toward redemption

By Daniela Perez - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 12:14 am

The Longhorns look to redeem themselves against the Kansas Jayhawks (2–4) this Saturday following last week’s loss to Oklahoma. Considered 21-point favorites in the matchup, this game will give Texas an opportunity to shake off last week’s performance.
Notes from the opponent: The University Daily Kansan

By Marcus Krum - Updated on October 18, 2019 at 12:14 am

The Daily Texan spoke to Jack Johnson, sports editor of The University Daily Kansan.