Avery Barstad

Joined: Jan 11, 2026

Avery Barstad is a staff writer for the Texas Longhorns in SI. She attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she is a journalism major and a sports analytics and business minor. She also covers the women’s swim and dive team for The Daily Texan. Barstad is from Dallas and loves to attend Dallas Stars and Cowboys games while visiting home. You can find her on X @AveryBarst86215.

The Longhorns celebrate following a victory at the Bruce Bolt College Classic

Football

Tennessee still has enough talent to make the Sept. 26 matchup dangerous in Knoxville.

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

Baseball

Texas opens NCAA regional play against Patriot League champion Holy Cross as the Longhorns begin their postseason run in Austin.

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel is interviewed after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Football

Texas will face one of its first major SEC road challenges when it travels to Tennessee in late September.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian arrives at the stadium before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Football

The Longhorns coach addressed outside noise surrounding his future and doubled down on his commitment to Texas.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins celebrates after hitting a home run against the Auburn Tigers.

Baseball

Texas’ lineup stumbled against Arkansas, but the Longhorns still have plenty of reason to trust their offense entering postseason play.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle watches as the Auburn Tigers take on Texas.

Baseball

Why Texas Baseball's embarrassing SEC Tournament loss may not matter as much as one would think.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is interviewed by the media after the game against Kentucky.

Football

Texas may have fallen short in 2025, but Steve Sarkisian made it clear the Longhorns’ expectations have not changed.

Baseball

Several Longhorns have an opportunity to strengthen their standing in Hoover.

Sophomore pitcher Dylan Volantis and junior catcher Carson Tinney walk to the Texas dugout.

Baseball

Here’s what the Longhorns need to accomplish in Hoover before the NCAA Tournament begins.

Texas freshman pitcher Sam Cozart eyes the plate in a midweek game at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas.

Baseball

Texas baseball placed five players on the 2026 All-SEC teams after the Longhorns finished second in the SEC.

Baseball

After all but securing a top-eight national seed in the NCAA tournament, the Longhorns are hot, following a sweep of Missouri.

Baseball

A Missouri sweep gave Texas the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament and valuable insight into its postseason pitching depth.

Avery Barstad

Joined: Jan 11, 2026

The Key Factor in Texas Baseball's Win Against Holy Cross in CBB Regional

Texas vs. Tennessee: The Matchups That Will Decide the Game

What Tennessee Does Better Than Texas And Why It Matters

Projected Rotation For Every Team in the Austin Regional

Football

Breaking Down Tennessee's Strengths, Weaknesses, & 1 Thing That Could Upset Texas

Baseball

Everything to Know About Texas Baseball’s First Regional Opponent: Holy Cross

Football

How Much of a Threat is Tennessee to Texas in 2026?

Football

Steve Sarkisian Makes Long-Term Commitment to Texas Crystal Clear

Baseball

Texas Baseball’s Top Bats Must Get It Right Before the NCAA Tournament

Baseball

Why Texas Baseball Isn’t Panicking After an SEC Tournament Exit

Football

Steve Sarkisian Made No Bones About Expectations Surrounding the 2026 Texas Longhorns

Baseball

These Texas Longhorns Have the Most to Gain in Hoover

What Does Texas Baseball Need to Accomplish in the SEC Tournament

Texas Lands Five Players on All-SEC Teams Ahead of Postseason

3 Biggest Takeaways From Texas Baseball’s Series Sweep Over Missouri

Texas Bullpen Offers Mixed Postseason Preview Ahead of SEC Tournament