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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.

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.

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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
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Three-star defensive lineman Amari Vickerson has narrowed his college search to eight schools, and the Texas Longhorns have made the cut. The Cypress, Texas, native has included three other Texas schools in his top 8: SMU, Texas A&M and Houston.

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Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning keeps the ball and runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies faced off last week in the Lone Star Showdown, breaking viewership records for the matchup. The Longhorns took the Aggies down 27-17, breaking their undefeated record.

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