Aaron Raley

Aaron Raley

Joined: Oct 2, 2024

Aaron Raley is a credentialed writer covering the Texas Longhorns 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.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads players on to the field before the game against the San Jose State Spartans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.

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

Football

Are we about to witness a new kind of Arch Manning in 2026?

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian gestures after a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

Football

Of the nine SEC matchups that Texas will endure throughout the season, this one could represent their biggest challenge yet.

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.

Football

A former Oklahoma Sooner, the Tennessee Volunteers head coach still has the Texas Longhorns circled on his calendar years later.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian waits to lead his team onto the field prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

Football

It would mean the world to these teams if they could upset the Burnt Orange on the gridiron.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

Football

The Texas Longhorns are expected to be one of the favorites for the national championship, but here is the biggest note that teams need to take when they take on Steve Sarkisian's squad.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on prior to a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

Football

The Texas Longhorns are full of star power in the 2026 season, but there's one piece of their puzzle that they must keep for the entire campaign.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks out of the locker room prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

Football

Everyone remembers the big wins, but here are some wins that Steve Sarkisian has nabbed as the Texas head coach that many might not think about.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks on after a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

Football

Here is why Arch Manning's first trip to Baton Rouge could have more riding on it than most anticipate.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) reacts after completing the top of the fifth inning against the Oregon Ducks during a Super Regional game at UFCU Disch-Falk field in Austin, Texas.

With the 2026 season now at an end, here is how the second season for the Texas Longhorns under Jim Schlossnagle shaped out.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) celebrates with the golden hat following the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

The Dallas native has been wrecking offenses since his freshman year. Here is his case for the best defensive player in the entire nation.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning throws a pass during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Arch Manning coming back for the 2027 season could mean that heartbreak was suffered in Austin during the 2026 season.

Texas Longhorns defensive linemen Ethan Burke (91) and Texas Longhorns defensive linemen Colin Simmons (1) force Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) to fumble during overtime at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

Here is what happened last time the Texas Longhorns took on another maroon and white team from the SEC.