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Evan Vieth

Evan Vieth

Joined: May 14, 2024

"Evan Vieth is a contributor covering the Texas Longhorns for Sports Illustrated and a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin, studying journalism and sports media. Since joining SI and On SI in May of 2024, Evan has dedicated his efforts to providing in-depth coverage of Texas athletics. He also serves as the sports editor for The Daily Texan, where his commitment to Texas Sports began in 2021. In addition to his work with SI and The Daily Texan, Evan has written for On SI, The Texan, and Dave Campbell's Texas Football. He created his own Texas Sports podcast, The 40 Yard Line, during his time at UT Austin. His reporting has taken him to locations like Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and The Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Originally from Washington, DC, Evan has been surrounded by sports his entire life, playing baseball and soccer and writing sports stories since high school. Follow him on Twitter @evanvieth or contact him via email at evanvieth@utexas.edu."

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to throw the ball as the Texas Longhorns take on Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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State of the Depth Chart: Arch Manning Proves Texas Has Nation's Best QB Room

Quinn Ewers is the starter in Austin, but Arch Manning's elite play against Mississippi State has brought confidence that the Longhorns can win, no matter the QB under center.

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Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (11) exits the field at halftime as the Texas Longhorns take on Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Why Texas Needs to Give Freshman Colin Simmons the Starting Role

Texas no longer has a secret weapon on their defense, because it's no longer a secret how good Colin Simmons is. After five weeks, the true freshman has electri

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Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) carries the ball forward as the Texas Longhorns take on Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Did Quintrevion Wisner Make Case For RB1 After Impressive Outing vs. Mississippi State?

In an introductory SEC game that was far from pretty, two individuals made the case, both good and bad, for a potential new starter on the offensive side of the

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Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi (1) runs the ball against the Florida Gators during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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Texas vs. Mississippi State Preview: Score Predictions

Texas Longhorns fans have been waiting for the first kickoff of SEC play ever since the idea was first introduced in 2022. When the Mississippi State Bulldogs r

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Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) runs the ball while defended by Toledo Rockets linebacker Jackson Barrow (5) during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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How to Watch Texas vs. Mississippi State: TV & Radio Details, Gambling Odds

With an effortless four-game stretch from the Texas Longhorns, the No. 1 team in the nation is entering its first conference game in the SEC as the best team in

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Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Johnnie Daniels (20) reacts with teammates after a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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Texas vs. Mississippi State Week 5 Preview: Keys to the Game

With just a few days separating the Texas Longhorns from its past and its future, Texas and Mississippi State are in very different situations heading into the

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Sep 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Texas vs. Mississippi State Preview: Defensive Players to Watch

After the hiring of head coach Jeff Lebby from Oklahoma, one of his first moves was bringing an SEC veteran to the defensive side of the ball. Lebby brought in

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Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) runs the ball against the Florida Gators during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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Texas vs. Mississippi State Week 5 Preview: Offensive Players to Watch

Can the famous veer-and-shoot offense out-gun a stacked Texas Longhorns defense?

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Sep 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass in the first half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Steve Sarkisian Impressed by Arch Manning's Composure vs. ULM

Arch Manning's love for the deep ball brought success, as well as setbacks, to Saturday's offense, but Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian isn't too worried about the decision making of his young QB.

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Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby speaks with quarterback Blake Shapen (2) during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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Texas Longhorns Week 5 Opponent Preview: Mississippi State

Texas fans have waited three years, two months, and now, just five more days for its first SEC football game after originally learning about the planned move in

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Former LB and Assistant Coach Tim Doerr
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Former Longhorn Assistant Coach and Linebacker Passes Away

Tim Doerr, a former Texas Longhorns linebacker and assistant coach, passed away at the age of 81, according to Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle. Doerr spent

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Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Steve Sarkisian Not Forcing Arch Manning Into Leadership Role Yet

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may have been named the starter for Saturday, but Steve Sarkisian isn't expecting the redshirt freshman to be overly vocal, just able to lead his team with his play.

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