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Tyler Firtel

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.

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller talks with his team as Auburn Tigers take on Texas Longhorns at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Texas Longhorns leads Auburn Tigers 42-34.
Basketball

The Texas Longhorns face the NC State Wolfpack in the NCAA Tournament First Four on Tuesday night. This is the second matchup between the sides this season, as the two faced off in the Maui Invitational in what was a high-scoring, offensive matchup.

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts with Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Football

The Texas Longhorns took the field in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for their second spring practice on Wednesday. News about Ryan Wingo, Ryan Niblett, Michael Terry III and Jermaine Bishop stand out as takeaways from Wednesday's session.

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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
Football

With Arch Manning out due to injury recovery, the Texas Longhorns' quarterback backups are getting an opportunity to shine early in the spring practice schedule. Head coach Steve Sarkisian specifically spoke about second-year QB KJ Lacey on Monday.

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Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) tackles Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Football

The Texas Longhorns will likely see an exodus of talent to the professional stage next offseason, with the potential to have double-digit players invited to the 2027 NFL Draft Combine, such as Ryan Wingo, Rasheem Biles, Trevor Goosby and Colin Simmons.

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Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller and Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talk before the game as Auburn Tigers take on Texas Longhorns at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Basketball

The Texas Longhorns hosted the Florida Gators at Moody Center on Wednesday night. Moody Center held an attendance of 11,313 people, with the crowd noticeably improved from early-season contests. Sean Miller discussed the impressive crowd postgame.

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