Leo Barnes

Joined: Aug 25, 2026

Leo Barnes is a junior journalism major at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a senior sports reporter for The Daily Texan, where he currently covers the men’s basketball beat. Born and raised in Austin, Barnes roots for all things Texas, as well as the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys.

Oct 8, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA: Texas Longhorns defensive back Derrin Thompson places the Golden Hat on the head of head coach Steve Sarkisian after a 49-0 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the annual Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman- USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Oklahoma Sooners' offense has struggled to find consistency through four games, but two players have emerged as clear exceptions.

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Texas returns from its bye week with eight SEC games remaining. Here are three bold predictions for what could come next.

Sep 12, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons celebrates with teammates after defeating the against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Colin Simmons may be the headliner, but the Texas Longhorns' defensive front is proving there’s plenty of production behind him.

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Texas is undefeated and ranked No. 1, but the Longhorns still look like an unfinished product.

Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns edge Colin Simmons reacts after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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After breaking Texas’ single-game sack record against Tennessee, Colin Simmons has another historic mark within reach.

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The Texas Longhorns escaped Neyland Stadium with a win, but their offense left plenty to clean up. Here’s why head coach Steve Sarkisian isn’t looking to simplify things during the bye week.

Sep 26, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton reacts during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Texas' defense faced its biggest test of the season against one of the nation's most productive offenses in the Tennessee Volunteers. Here's what its dominant performance revealed about the Longhorns.

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The Texas Longhorns escaped Neyland Stadium with its perfect record intact, but the win wasn’t pretty. Here’s the good, bad and ugly from the Longhorns’ win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

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The Texas Longhorns struggled away from home throughout last season. With more experience under their belt, can this year's team avoid the same mistakes in a hostile Neyland Stadium against the Tennessee V

Sep 19, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman catches a touchdown pass while defended by UTSA Roadrunners cornerback RJ Lester Jr. during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman has already flashed his big-play ability through three games at Texas. Against the Tennessee Volunteers, his skill set could make him the Longhorns’ biggest X-factor.

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The Texas Longhorns open SEC play on the road against the Tennessee Volunteers. Here are three storylines that could shape Saturday’s matchup in Knoxville.

Texas quarterback Jim Street carries the ball against Tennessee during the 1969 Cotton Bowl, the last meeting between the two teams.

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Texas and Tennessee share a name, colors, logos and plenty of football history. With the Longhorns heading to Knoxville, it’s time to settle which school has the better claim to being the UT.

Leo Barnes

Joined: Aug 25, 2026

Steve Sarkisian Has a Chance to Make a Statement Against Oklahoma

The Pressure Is All on Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry vs. Texas

The Texas Running Game Has Never Been More Important

Texas Has Earned The Right to Make Oklahoma Chase

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Oklahoma's Offense Runs Through Two Players Texas Has to Take Away

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Three Bold Predictions for Texas Coming Out of The Bye Week

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Texas’ Defensive Front Is Much More Than Colin Simmons

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Why The Texas Longhorns Still Have Plenty to Fix

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Colin Simmons Is Closing In on Another Texas Record Faster Than You Think

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Why Steve Sarkisian Doesn’t Plan on Simplifying the Playbook Anytime Soon

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What We Learned About Will Muschamp’s Defense After Texas vs. Tennessee

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The Good, Bad and Ugly From Texas Longhorns' Win Over Tennessee

Why Texas Longhorns Are Better Equipped for Their First SEC Road Test

Why Texas WR Cam Coleman Could Be The X-factor Against Tennessee

3 Storylines To Watch Out For in Texas vs. Tennessee

Texas vs. Tennessee: Which School Is The Real UT?