Aaron Raley

Aaron Raley

Joined: Oct 2, 2024

Aaron Raley is a credentialed writer covering the Texas A&M Aggies for On SI, joining the team on May 27, 2024. Born and raised in Northeast Texas, Aaron earned a degree from Texas A&M University in journalism, with minors in history and sports management. Aaron’s writing abilities are driven by his love and passion for various sports, both at the collegiate and professional levels, as well as his experience in playing sports, especially baseball and football.

NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) and guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) in the final seconds during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team on to the field before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian shares laughs with actor Matthew McConaughey before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Football

The Texas Longhorns' appearance on this recent ranking by analyst Josh Pate should give them all the confidence they need for the 2026 season.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (DB23) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Football

The Texas Longhorns defensive back rattled off a star-studded list of mentors that he took advice from during his time in the Texas state capital.

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8), the game as Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated Ball State Cardinals 42-3.

Football

According to some general managers around the SEC, Cam Coleman's sights were set on the Texas Longhorns from the start.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium.

Football

How is the overall health of the Texas Longhorns football team two months into the offseason?

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller yells across the court during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Basketball

After a five-game winning streak, things are looking good March Madness-wise for the Texas Longhorns in their first season under head coach Sean Miller.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Basketball

As if there wasn't enough hype surrounding Arch Manning ahead of the 2026 season, another site's Heisman odds have all arrows pointing towards No. 16.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium.

Football

A two-game series on the gridiron between the Texas Longhorns and this Big 12 name is no longer in the works.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Football

The expectations for the Texas Longhorns signal caller continue to rise for the 2026 season.

Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks were terrific Sunday night, but this former Texas Longhorns leg played just as big of a role in Seattle's second Super Bowl championship.

North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Here is how the Texas Longhorns can be expected to benefit from their newest acquisition in the backfield.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle stands in the dugout ahead of the Lone Star Showdown

This newly minted Texas Longhorn is already making some noise before he even takes the field for Jim Schlossnagle.

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Vince Young in attendance against the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

The Texas Longhorns legend brought up a simple solution after Texas finished nearly dead last in the penalty yards per game in the 2025 season.