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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 quarterback Arch Manning and defensive back Michael Taaffe react after a touchdown
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The Texas Longhorns defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in dominant fashion, dropping 50 points against a Southeastern Conference opponent for the first time. Quarterback Arch Manning recorded a new career high in passing yards and converted six touchdowns.

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Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to make a pass during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Texas Longhorns fell to the Georgia Bulldogs 35-10 last Saturday after a fourth quarter collapse from all three phases. The failure of the run game put increased pressure on quarterback Arch Manning, who suffered constant heat from the Bulldogs.

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on prior to a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.
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While the Texas Longhorns defense stood strong in the middle quarters and Arch Manning showed flashes of promise in Athens, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated Texas, 35-10, taking advantage of the Longhorns' costly mistakes and outsmarting them late.

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Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian in the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
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The Texas Longhorns head into Sanford Stadium on a four-game win streak, while the Georgia Bulldogs arrive with five straight wins. The offensive and defensive statistics indicate a barnburner on Saturday night. It will be easy task for Texas in Athens.

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Sep 20, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass for a touchdown over Sam Houston Bearkats linebacker Emon Allen (7) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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The Texas Longhorns head into Athens, Georgia, with the opportunity for revenge after falling to the Bulldogs twice last season. Limiting the Georgia run game, giving Arch Manning sufficient time, and getting Ryan Wingo going could be keys to a Texas win.

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Nov 8, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart looks on against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
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The Georgia Bulldogs have a plethora of impact players on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Gunner Stockton, wide receiver Zachariah Branch, tight end Oscar Delp and linebacker CJ Allen, as they host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday.

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