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Payton Blalock

Payton Blalock

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

Payton Blalock is a staff writer for Texas Longhorns in SI. She attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she is a journalism and plan II honors major. She is also a general sports reporter for the Daily Texan on the swimming beat. You can find Blalock on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @Payton_Blalock9.

Mar 9, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) brings the ball up court against Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team is well-acquainted with the South Carolina Gamecocks, and the two teams will compete for the first time this season on Thursday in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Texas comes off a win vs. UCLA.

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Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and team gesture after the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Football

Less than 24 hours remain until kickoff, and anticipation is increasing around this matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks. Kickoff will be at the Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at 2:30 p.m. CT.

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Apr 3, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns coach Vic Schaefer reacts during press conference at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Basketball

Texas Longhorns women's basketball head coach Vic Schaefer just landed a new five-star recruit, power forward Brihanna Crittendon, and he has compared her to former Mississippi State player Rickea Jackson.

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Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on prior to a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Football

The Texas Longhorns outrank the Arkansas Razorbacks, but they will have to execute in a few crucial areas to achieve a home victory on Saturday. These areas include stopping Arkansas' run game, avoiding penalties, and playing strong in the pass game.

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Razorback Quarterback Taylen Green 10, LSU Tigers take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. November 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.
Football

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 0-6 in conference play, but they have multiple players who have helped them create tight matchups this season. Among these players are quarterback Taylen Green, running back Mike Washington Jr. and wide receiver O'Mega Blake.

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