Where the Longhorns' passing attack has thrived is with their chunk plays, currently ranked No. 5 in the SEC, averaging 12.72 yards per completion. Texas might have regained its groove against the Sooners, which will have to be crucial against the Wildcats' defense.

Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons has never lacked confidence. After a slow start, he's had big games against Florida and Oklahoma.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Texas is a 12.5-point favorite over Kentucky this week. The Longhorns can’t afford another slip-up in their quest to reach the College Football Playoff in December. The Longhorns (4-2, 1-1 SEC) visit the Wildcats (2-3, 0-3 SEC) at 7 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN.

The first initial availability report for the Texas Longhorns against the Kentucky Wildcats has bad news for Steve Sarkisian's team.

The former Alabama quarterback thinks there's an opportunity for the Wildcats to make noise versus the Longhorns on Saturday night.

Find single game tickets to the Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats college football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Kroger Field.

The Texas Longhorns beat their first Power Four opponent of the 2025 season in a big way on Saturday, defeating their archrival, the Oklahoma Sooners, by a score of 23-6.

The Texas Longhorns saved their CFP hopes with a dominant 23-6 win Saturday at the Cotton Bowl over Red River Rivalry foe Oklahoma.

Torrey Stafford, Ella Swindle and Cari Spears helped Texas volleyball remain No. 2 in the Oct. 13 national college volleyball poll behind Nebraska.

Texas held Oklahoma without an offensive touchdown for the third time in the last four seasons, all of which have come under Sooners coach Brent Venables. Mateer finished the game 20 of 38 passing with 202 yards and three interceptions, and was sacked five times.

Lane Kiffin and Co. are pushing the right buttons for the coveted receiver, among finalists after reopening recruitment.