Tyler Firtel

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

Tyler Firtel is a sophomore Journalism major at the University of Texas at Austin. He has been writing for Texas Longhorns on SI since May 2025. Firtel also writes for The Daily Texan, currently serving as a senior sports reporter on the women’s basketball beat. Firtel is from Los Angeles, CA, splitting his professional sports fandom between the LA and San Diego teams.

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; NC State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) tries to break a tackle attempt by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Joshua Burnham (40) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone has used the transfer portal to go north of the Red River to Norman to become an Oklahoma Sooner. This comes after Livingstone said his decision to enter the portal was "out of (his) control."

Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes with the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Jabbar Juluke and the Texas Longhorns lure Florida workhorse to the Forty Acres, but have failed to do so.

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Christian Clark (6) gestures after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns missed out on Louisville star running back Isaac Brown, who is returning to the Cardinals in 2026, but still could have their eyes set on making a big addition to the RB room. Candidates are Raleek Brown, Caden Durham and Jadan Baugh.

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Last offseason, three-year Texas Longhorns starting quarterback Quinn Ewers chose to pursue the NFL instead of entering the transfer portal and using the final year of his collegiate eligibility away from Austin. Ewers reflected on that choice Wednesday.

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns used a flurry of points in the fourth quarter to earn a two-score victory over the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Wednesday. Quarterback Arch Manning displayed his dual-threat capabilities as Texas scored 41 points.

Nov 1, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team on to the field before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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As the Texas Longhorns have been preparing for their Cheez-It Citrus Bowl showdown with the Michigan Wolverines, head coach Steve Sarkisian has had the opportunity to watch true freshman quarterback KJ Lacey firsthand, "very impressed" by his progress.

Texas Longhorns defensive backs Xavier Filsaime, Jonah Williams and Jordon Johnson-Rubell huddle up during warm ups prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

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The Texas Longhorns face off against the Michigan Wolverines at 2 p.m. CT on New Year's Eve without many of their biggest contributors from the 2025 season, giving the Longhorns' true freshmen a chance to shine in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian waits to lead his team onto the field prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

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North Texas freshman running back Caleb Hawkins has entered the transfer portal. The Texas Longhorns, looking for an addition to their running back room, could target Hawkins in the portal.

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns will be without the likes of Anthony Hill Jr., Ethan Burke, Michael Taaffe and Trey Moore vs. the Michigan Wolverines, as players declare for the NFL Draft and enter the transfer portal. Texas will play in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.

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Head coach Steve Sarkisian has retooled the Texas Longhorns' coaching staff to fit the Southeastern Conference style and physicality. Now with defensive coordinator Will Muschamp in the mix, Sarkisian will have the chance to have more focus offensively.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts after beating the Mississippi State Bulldogs in overtime at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

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After firing Pete Kwiatkowski and replacing him with Will Muschamp, the Texas Longhorns will not have its main defensive play-caller available for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks into Sanford Stadium before a game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The exits of CJ Baxter and Jerrick Gibson to the transfer portal have opened up greater opportunity for Texas' youth in the backfield, with freshman athlete Michael Terry III standing out. Terry made the switch to running back following Gibson's exit.

Tyler Firtel

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

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