CJ Vogel

The MLB Draft is likely a threat here. So we will see this weekend what his future holds.

Jim Schlossnagle and Texas Baseball secure a commitment from former UCLA outfielder Payton Brennan Monday evening. Brennan hit .290 with 9 home runs and 51 RBI for the Bruins in 2026. He also racked up a .394 on base percentage on the season. per 64Analytics, Brennan was the No. 8 player in the portal rankings, adding to what has been a solid haul for the Horns this summer. With the current roster, the Texas outfield will likely consist of Anthony Pack Jr., Sawyer Solitaria and Payton Brennan as the starting trio. Long Beach State OF addition Trevor Goldenetz is likely your 4th option.

I’mgetting hype!! So much excitement

And that Moroccan team would have been even more dangerous this year.

Reports are circulating Monday afternoon that Texas commit Brody Bumila has alerted MLB teams of a UCL injury in his left elbow. Bumila is a consensus top-40 prospect for the upcoming MLB Draft, which will air its first round on July 11. The 6-foot-9 left handed pitcher already underwent a Tommy John procedure once in his high school career, but he has recovered to throw north of 100 mph with his fastball and become one of the most intriguing prospects in recent draft history. Does this change anything for his odds to reach campus? We will see, likely no. An MLB team will take a chance on a lefty hitting triple digits early in this Draft even if it comes at the expense of a year down due to injury.

Spain plays soccer like Houston Basketball. Star players who are awfully underused due to offensive scheme, relying solely on defensive pressure to win games.

Would be big. Excited to see what his senior leadership/maturity levels are this year.

Could be the most top heavy recruiting class in quite some time. Top talent is undeniably impressive

Newest Texas OL commit Ismael Camara recruiting Monshun Sales, Landen Williams-Callis and Easton Royal.

That’s a good pick too. I like the way you phrase that too, “protecting the most valuable thing on the field.”

USA World Cup has always been seen as impossible really. I’ll lean that way

You had me at old. Lol Roberton's leadership will certainly be felt this year. Probably similar to Ream in that regard too

Incompetent? NCAA. FIFA just sides with corruption time and time again,.

That's exactly what I was thinking when writing this one up lol

Those would be a lot of fun too. Might be seeing one or two of those in July

Absolutely freak of an athlete!

Accuracy won't be 100% here, but it was a fun conversation! Let me know what y'all think and drop your USMNT score predictions too!

Comparing the USMNT Starting XI to the 2026 Texas Longhorn Roster *** Ahead of Team USA's knockout round matchup with Belgium this evening, a couple of us thought it would be a fun exercise to compare the starting 11 for USMNT and who their comparisons would be from the 2026 Texas Longhorn roster. A few things before we get started. First, I am no soccer expert, so if you follow the team any bit closer than I do and do not agree, cut me a but of slack! Secondly, yes, we are deep deep into the college football offseason when pieces like this are the topic of the day. And lastly, hopefully this was a fun exercise for all. By the way, Go USA tonight. *** Team USA: F Folarin Balogun is WR Cam Coleman Balogun is without question the big play finisher for the Americans in this World Cup. Currently he is the only American with multiple goals in the tournament, as he netted his third against Bosnia & Herzogovina in the round of 32. Balogun is a tall, athletic strike who uses his strength and positioning to put the ball in the back of the net. If the ball is centered for Balogun, he is putting it away, just like Coleman is expected to do this fall in the red area. Team USA: LW Christian Pulisic is Texas QB Arch Manning Pulisic might not play in the heart of USMNT's attack, but without question he is the engine that makes the unit work. Pulisic creates the most scoring opportunities for Team USA, and just as Arch Manning was for the Horns in 2025, he is the total heartbeat of the offensive attack. Team USA: M Weston McKennie is Texas EDGE Colin Simmons Motor is the name of the game as a central midfielder and so far, McKennie has been superb. Often being tasked going box to box to shore up the defensive side while being tasked with being a scoring threat on the offensive attack, effort and hustle have to be at 100% at all times and that's where the comparison to Colin Simmons comes in. Team USA: RW Sergino Dest is Texas RB Raleek Brown Perhaps the most fun to watch with the ball on his foot, Dest is known for flair on the right wing. I draw the similarity to Raleek Brown for that exact reason. Brown is one of just 13 running backs from 2025 with 30+ attempts of 10+ yards gained while having over 55 missed tackles forced. With the ball in possession, both are very exciting watches. Team USA: Midfielder Tyler Adams is Texas LB Rasheem Biles When you talk about havoc creation on the defensive side, these two names come up immediately. Biles was a 1st Team All-ACC selection a year ago at Pitt, and found the end zone on three different occasions in 2025. Tyler Adams is the best defensive midfielder for the Americans, often times being the key to counterattacks and defensive stability. Team USA: Midfielder Malik Tillman is Texas LB TyAnthony Smith A pretty similar story between the two. Tillman was a guy who struggled to see the field early on in his Team USA career, though after earning his role in the rotation, his impact has been undeniable. Tillman scored from a beautiful free kick against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32, to which I liken Smith's two interception performance against Michigan in the Cheez–It Bowl to wrap up 2025 season. Team USA: Left Back Antonee Robinson is Texas WR Ryan Wingo Speed is the name of the game here. Robinson plays left back, but he is often in the mix on counter attacks or advantage opportunities due to his ability to blaze down the sideline and insert himself into the play. That to me, screams a comparison to Ryan Wingo who made his presence known immediately in games on screens and vertical shots down the sidelines. Team USA: Center Back Tim Ream is Texas DL Hero Kanu Ream is a rock in the middle of the defense for the Americans, and while the comparison isn't apples to apples, I look at Hero Kanu's ability to stymie opposing rushing threats as the closest equivalent to Ream. Ream is the oldest member of Team USA, similarly to Kanu's experience and veteran leadership capabilities on the Texas defense. Team USA: Center Back Chris Richards is Texas LT Trevor Goosby Might be a bit of a stretch to compare a left tackle to a center back, but Goosby is nails when it comes to shutting down opposing pass rushing threats, similarly to Richards who has become a star for the Americans shutting down opposing runs at goal. Richards is very physical in the box, and beyond anything, has become ultra-reliable. He has completed 95% of passes through three starts so far in the World Cup – that looks like Trevor Goosby's win rate to me. Team USA: Right Back Alex Freeman is Texas CB Kade Phillips Freeman is relatively young for the American starting 11, similarly to Kade Phillips at cornerback this year. Freeman makes plays for the Americans, he has a goal and an assist so far in four games, to which I liken Phillips' ability to play the ball in the air. In limited time last year, Phillips ended tied for the most pass breakups of any Texas defender. Things just happen when the are on the field, and more times than not they work out in a positive manner. Team USA: Goalkeeper Matt Freese is Texas DB Jelani McDonald Freese is the eyes and mouthpiece for the entire USMNT defense. He sees everything, he aligns everyone in front of him and of course, he is the last line of defense. That is Jelani McDonald for the Longhorns. Both have the mentality of claiming the ball when it is up in the air around them and aren't afraid to get physical in the process. View full news story

Can't wait for tomorrow. Going to be a blast.

Banks wasn’t a composite top 20 player surprisingly