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.

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) celebrates with Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebackers coach Johnny Nansen against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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With the Cheez-It Bowl fast approaching, the Texas Longhorns seem comfortable with their acting defensive coordinator to lead the group come Dec. 31.

Florida Gators associate head coach for running backs Jabbar Juluke walks on the field against the Long Island Sharks during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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New Texas Longhorns running backs coach Jabbar Juluke is set to make his debut in burnt orange in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31. Offensive lineman Cole Hutson says he has brought electric energy in his first few weeks with the program.

Nov 22, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian pauses during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns, along with the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies, have been identified as top programs for a four-star offensive tackle from Dallas.

Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Tulane Green Wave offensive linemen Shadre Hurst (56) blocks during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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A highly-rated offensive lineman has announced his intent to enter the transfer portal, and he could prove to be a promising grab for the Texas Longhorns. Former Tulane Green Wave offensive guard Shadre Hurst is a two-time all-conference honoree.

Oct 4, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against Campbell Fighting Camels at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns are set to have a very active transfer portal run once it opens on Jan. 2, which will include both offensive and defense. Here are five key players they could obtain offensively for 2026.

Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators associate head coach for running backs Jabbar Juluke celebrates after a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns have extended an offer to a Texas high school star, making him the first running back to be offered under new running backs coach Jabbar Juluke. The player is three-star running back SaRod Baker from DeSoto High School.

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Former Georgia Bulldogs co-defensive coordinator Will Muschamp is bound for the Forty Acres, and Emmanuel Acho thinks that his tenacity and passion will change the game for them.

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The Texas Longhorns have brought on former Florida Gators running backs coach Jabbar Juluke as their running backs coach, and it has been announced that he will make his debut in burnt orange ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Georgia Bulldogs co-defensive coordinator Will Muschamp against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

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The Texas Longhorns have turned heads across the country with a recent coaching change, one that could make a critical impact on their 2026 season. Former Georgia Bulldogs co-defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will join the Longhorns for the second time

Javion Hilson of Cocoa chases down Newberry ballcarrier Jamarcus Wimberly

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The transfer portal is subject to create quite a bit of movement in terms of the Texas Longhorns roster, both through the losing and gaining of players. Missouri Tigers defensive end Javion Hilson has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) is pressured by Washington Huskies safety Mishael Powell (3) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

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In a rankings list of each of the 64 College Football Playoff teams in history, the Texas Longhorns seem to hold a mid-tier position. Their 2023 team is ranked No. 38, and their 2024 group holds the No. 36 position.

Dec 17, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Texas Longhorns head coach Jerritt Elliott signals before a serve against the Louisville Cardinals at CHI Health Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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Despite a successful season, the Texas Longhorns couldn't get the job done in front of a home crowd on Sunday to advance to the Final Four. The Badgers took them down in four sets, paving their path to the Final Four in Kansas City.

Payton Blalock

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

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